City Mowing and Snow Removal

The City of Waterloo Code Enforcement department is looking for contractors for this upcoming year of mowing and snow removal. The mowing portion of the contract runs from April through Oct and snow removal from November through the following March/April depending on the snow.

The contract is divided into four separate sections that are available to bid on individually or as a whole package. The bid packet for each section is due on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 1pm in the City of Waterloo Clerk’s Office at 715 Mulberry Street, Waterloo, Iowa 50703.

The information below summarizes each section, and explains types of equipment required.

Option A: VACANT LOTS

Approximately 70 vacant lots that are mowed a maximum of five (5) times during the mowing season.

Option B: DILAPIDATED STRUCTURES

Approximately 50 dilapidated structures that are mowed a maximum of five (5) times during the mowing season.

Option C: COMPLAINT MOWINGS

These are case by case properties that need mowing throughout the season. This also includes alley and sidewalk overgrowth trimming as well as small voluntary tree removal upon the request of the Code Officer.

Option D: COMPLAINT SNOW REMOVAL

This is also a case by case for properties that need snow removed off the city sidewalk in front of their property.

Equipment you need to have available to use at any time to complete a job. (not including equipment you need to rent in order to finish)

-Walking lawn mowers

-Riding lawn mowers

-Truck and trailer for hauling brush

-Leaf blowers

-Weed wackers

-Chainsaws

-Large garden cutting shearers

-Snow shovels

-Ability to purchase salt prior to job (reimbursed)

-Snow blowers

-Ice chippers

-Camera with date & timestamp feature on photo

Requirements to apply include:

$1,500.00 bid security in the form of a check to be held until bids are opened.

Liability Insurance with City of Waterloo as additional insured on all insurance.

Packets are now available for pick up or we can mail one to the interested party. For more information contact Code Enforcement at 319-291-3820.

CONTACT: MARIAH DOWNING, CODE ENFORCEMENT FOREMAN
626 Mulberry Street, Waterloo, IA 50703
ph: 319.291.3820
Maria.Downing@Waterloo-IA.org