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Bid Title

SPECIFIED MOWING PROGRAM FOR 2026-2027

Issuing Agency

City of Lima

Location

Ohio

Published Date

Jan 16, 2026

Closing Date

Feb 11, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	SPECIFIED MOWING PROGRAM FOR 2026-2027
Category:	Purchasing
Status:	Open

Description: LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF LIMA, OHIO 2026-2027 SPECIFED PARCEL MOWING PROGRAM Sealed bids will be received by the City of Lima Auditor’s Office in an envelope marked “BID FOR 2026-2027 SPECIFIED PARCEL MOWING PROGRAM” attention Purchasing Department of the City of Lima, Ohio, Municipal Center, 50 Town Square, Lima, Ohio 45801, until 10:00 A.M., Eastern Standard Time of Ohio, on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Purchasing Department is located on the 3 rd floor of the Municipal Building, 50 Town Square. Each proposal shall be made upon the City's prescribed form. The outside of the envelope not being properly marked may result in bid not being received by the Purchasing Department before the deadline and could result in bid being disqualified.  Bids will then be opened and read aloud for: TO PROVIDE GRASS/WEED REMEDIATION (as defined in Chapter 1802.02), FOR THE CITY OF LIMA AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF LIMA FOR THE YEARS 2026 AND 2027. This work shall be performed in accordance with specifications available in the Housing & Neighborhood’s office, located on the 2 nd floor of the Municipal Center, 50 Town Square, Lima, Ohio, beginning Tuesday January 20, 2026 until 10:00 A.M., Eastern Standard Time of Ohio on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.  Bidders can also find specifications on the City’s website at www.limaohio.gov by accessing the Purchasing link located on the Auditor’s page. Questions can be referred to Angie Rex at 419-223-7265 or by emailing For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. . Sharetta Smith, Mayor Two Publications: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 Saturday, January 17, 2026 Publication Date/Time: 1/14/2026 12:00 AM Publication Information: Published in the Lima News Jan. 14 and Jan. 17, 2026 Closing Date/Time: 2/11/2026 10:00 AM Submittal Information: Bids to be submitted to the Purchasing Office prior to 10:00AM Feb. 11, 2026 Pre-bid Meeting: Tuesday, January 27th @ 4pm Contact Person: Angie Rex 419/223-7265 angie.rex@limaohio.gov Business Hours: 8-5 Special Requirements: -Proof of Liability Insurance -Performance Bond -Workers' Compensation Certificate of Insurance -Equipment Inventory -Personnel Inventory -Field Communication Capability -City of Lima Tax Form (and must be up to date on City taxes) -Compliance Requirements Form -Completed Experience Statement/References Miscellaneous: 2026-2027 Specified Mowing Program Pre-Bid Meeting (not required, but attendance is highly recommended) Tuesday, January 27th @ 4pm Council Chambers Conference Room (50 Town Square – 1st floor) Related Documents: Specified Mowing Program 2026-2027 Bid Packet

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CITY of LIMA, OHIO

BID PROPOSAL

2026-2027 Specified Mowing Program

BID OPENING:

LEGAL NOTICE

INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS

SUBMITTING THE BID PACKET

PROPOSAL NOTES

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

ABILITY TO PERFORM DOCUMENTATION

BID PROPOSAL FORMS

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

EXHIBIT A

NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT

CITY INCOME TAX FORM

COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS FORM

EXPERIENCE STATEMENT

VENDOR BUSINESS DEMOGRAPHICS SURVEY

PARCEL PACKAGE LISTS

10:00 A.M. - WEDNESDAY, February 11, 2026

www.cityhall.lima.oh.us

LEGAL NOTICE

CITY OF LIMA, OHIO

2026-2027 SPECIFED PARCEL MOWING PROGRAM

Sealed bids will be received by the City of Lima Auditor’s Office in a envelope marked “BID

FOR 2026-2027 SPECIFIED PARCEL MOWING PROGRAM” attention Purchasing

Department of the City of Lima, Ohio, Municipal Center, 50 Town Square, Lima, Ohio 45801,

until 10:00 A.M., Eastern Standard Time of Ohio, on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

Purchasing Department is located on the 3rd floor of the Municipal Building, 50 Town Square.

Each proposal shall be made upon the City's prescribed form. The outside of the envelope not

being properly marked may result in bid not being received by the Purchasing Department

before the deadline and could result in bid being disqualified. Bids will then be opened and read

aloud for:

TO PROVIDE GRASS/WEED REMEDIATION (as defined in Chapter 1802.02),

FOR THE CITY OF LIMA AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE CITY

OF LIMA FOR THE YEAR 2026 and 2027.

This work shall be performed in accordance with specifications available in the Auditor’s office,

located on the 3rd floor of the Municipal Center, 50 Town Square, Lima, Ohio until 10:00 A.M.,

Eastern Standard Time of Ohio on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Bidders can also find

specifications on the City’s website at www.cityhall.lima.oh.us by accessing the Purchasing link

located on the Auditor’s page. Questions can be referred to Angie Rex at 419-223-7265 or by

emailing angie.rex@cityhall.lima.oh.us.

Sharetta Smith, Mayor

Two Publications:

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Saturday, January 17, 2026

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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

Pursuant to the Legal Notice, sealed proposals for performing the work will be received by the

City of Lima, Ohio. At the time and place set forth in said notice, they will be publicly opened

and read. The awarding of the contract, if awarded, will be made by the City of Lima as soon

thereafter as practicable.

A performance bond approved by the Auditor and Law Director of the City of Lima in the amount

of $300 for each small package and $1,500 for each large package as a guarantee of the

faithful performance of the Contract will be required.

Each proposal shall be made upon the City's prescribed form and shall be delivered in a sealed

envelope properly marked “BID FOR 2026-2027 SPECIFIED MOWING PROGRAM” to the

Auditor, Attention: Purchasing Department of the City of Lima, Ohio, 3rd floor of Municipal

Center, 50 Town Square, Lima, Ohio 45801, before 10:00 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, on

Wednesday, February 11, 2026. It is understood that a bid may be withdrawn in accordance

with Section 9.31 of the Ohio Revised Code.

The award of the contract, if it is awarded, will be to the best bidder, whose qualifications

indicate the award will be in the best interest of the City and whose proposal best meets all the

prescribed requirements, as determined in the sole discretion of the City. No notice of award

will be given until the City has concluded such investigations as it deems necessary to establish

the responsibility, qualifications and financial ability of the bidders to do the work within the time

prescribed in accordance with the contract documents to the satisfaction of the City.

The City of Lima reserves the right to waive any bid or bid process irregularities which the City

determines in its sole discretion to be in its favor, to reject any or all bids for any reason

determined to be appropriate in the sole discretion of the City, and to award the contract to the

best bidder meeting the City’s needs as determined by the City at the City’s sole discretion.

Each bidder must ensure that all employees and applicants for employment are not

discriminated against because of their race, creed, color, sex, or national origin.

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Submitting the bid packet

You must have the bid packet delivered by 10:00 a.m. (EST) on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

Bid packets shall be delivered in a sealed envelope properly marked

“BID FOR 2026-2027 SPECIFIED MOWING PROGRAM”

Please deliver your bid to:

City of Lima, Ohio Municipal Center

50 Town Square

Lima, Ohio 45801

Attention: Purchasing Department

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL ANGIE REX AT 419-223-7265.

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2026-2027

WEED AND GRASS REMEDIATION

PROPOSAL NOTES

1. This proposal is to identify contractors who will complete weed and grass remediation for

the City of Lima. Contractors may bid on any or all the bid options offered. Bidders will be

required to demonstrate the ability to execute all aspects of service to the bid specification

requirements as outlined within the bid option(s) they select. More than one (1) contractor

may be selected by the City of Lima to provide services. Depending on the number of

qualified bidders, the award may be limited to two (2) packages per contractor.

2. The City of Lima reserves the right to utilize City resources and/or other entities, agencies or

groups to fulfill all, or any part of the required services. In that event, no payment shall be

due, nor any obligation incurred, for work not assigned to the contractor.

3. Each proposal shall be made upon the City's prescribed form and shall be delivered in a

sealed envelope properly marked “BID FOR 2026-2027 SPECIFIED MOWING

PROGRAM” to the Purchasing Department of the City of Lima, Ohio, 3rd floor of

Municipal Center, 50 Town Square, Lima, Ohio 45801, before 10:00 a.m., Eastern

Standard Time, on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

4. All bids must be accompanied by a performance bond satisfactory to the City to serve as a

guarantee that if the proposal is accepted, a contract will be signed by the bidder for the

performance of the work bid upon, and that a bond will be furnished to the City of Lima,

Ohio, for the performance of the contract as required by law.

5. All contract options (small packages: letters A through J, and large packages: L1, L2 and

L3) are for provision of services during the contract years 2026 and 2027.

6. The City of Lima reserves the right to waive any bid or bid process irregularities which the

City determines in its sole discretion to be in its favor, to reject any or all bids for any reason

determined to be appropriate in the sole discretion of the City, and to award the contract to

the best bidder meeting the City’s needs as determined by the City at the City’s sole

discretion.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 561730Landscaping Services

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