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Property Maintenance, Weed, Trash, Board-Up, Excavation, and Snow Removal Services

Buyer
City of Lima, Ohio
Place of performance
Various locations throughout the City of Lima, Ohio
Submission deadline
Dec 1, 2026

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What the buyer needs

AI summary

The City of Lima, Ohio seeks a contractor to provide property maintenance services for code enforcement at various locations throughout the city during the 2027 and 2028 calendar years. The requested scope includes weed cutting, trash removal, excavation remediation, board-up services, and sidewalk snow and ice removal on city-owned parcels. Onshore bidders must submit proof of liability insurance, a $3,000 performance bond, a Workers Compensation Certificate of Insurance, a City of Lima Income Tax Form, and an experience statement with references. The City of Lima will award the contract on a unit price basis. A pre-bid meeting will take place on November 17, 2026, which is also the deadline for submitting questions. Bidders must deliver sealed bids in a marked envelope to the Auditor's Office, attention Purchasing Department, by 10:00 A.M. EST on December 1, 2026.

Scope of work

  • Weed cutting to a maximum height of approximately three inches
  • Trash, brush, tree limb, tire, and appliance removal and disposal
  • Board-up services to secure windows, doors, or structural openings
  • Excavation remediation using clean fill dirt or stone
  • Sidewalk snow and ice removal for Land Bank/City-owned parcels

How proposals are evaluated

CriterionWeight / scoring
Lowest and best bidder meeting the City's needsNot specified

Minimum qualifications

  • Demonstrate ability to execute all aspects of service for selected bid options
  • Provide references for comparable services performed for at least six months
  • Employ local labor per Section 288.02, C.O.L., unless unavailable
  • Comply with City of Lima Property Maintenance Code for owned properties
  • No delinquent federal, state, or local taxes or obligations

Documents to include with your response

  • Bid Proposal Form
  • Proof of Liability Insurance
  • Performance Bond ($3,000) or cash bond
  • Workers Compensation Certificate of Insurance
  • Equipment Inventory
  • Personnel Inventory
  • Field Communication Capability
  • City of Lima Income Tax Form
  • Experience Statement and References
  • Non-Collusion Affidavit and Exhibit A Affidavit

How to submit

Method
Sealed hard copy
Instructions
Submit in a sealed envelope marked 'BID FOR 2027-2028 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE' to the Auditor's Office, Attention: Purchasing Department, 3rd floor, Municipal Center, 50 Town Square, Lima, Ohio 45801.
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