Sealed bids are being received until 1:00 p.m., April 24, 2025 by Monroe Housing Authority, agent for CARE SWG, LLC and CARE West Ridge LLC for Landscape and Lawn Care Services.

Scope of Work and Instructions may be obtained on the website at www.monroehousing-nc.com or by calling 704.289.2514.

Bids may be delivered to office at 504 Hough Street, Monroe, NC, deposited through our drop box and by mail to Monroe Housing Authority, Sealed Bid, P.O. Box 805, Monroe, NC 28111. Bids will be publicly opened and read at 1:01 p.m. on April 24, 2025.

The award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder who meets all requirements. Preference will be given to Section 3 contractors. Davis Bacon Act Regulations may apply to this contract. Monroe Housing Authority, agent for CARE SWG, LLC and CARE West Ridge LLC reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

If you have questions, please feel free to call 704.289.2514.

Larry Russell, Interim Executive Director

SPECIFICATIONS FOR LAWNCARE/LANDSCAPE CONTRACT

Bids are to be submitted by contractors for landscape and lawn care services for Monroe Housing Authority, agent for CARE SWG, LLC and CARE West Ridge LLC. The contract period is from May 1, 2025 through January 31, 2026. Scope of work will include:

Weeding around signage at entrances, administrative office and common areas, guarding signage from clippings and pruning shrubbery and trees.

All grass is to be cut by contractor. Trash is to be picked up prior to mowing, weed eating around curbs, sidewalks, gutters, trees, shrubs, dumpsters, fencing, signs and all buildings. Clean all weeds and debris from flower beds and signs. Edge all sidewalks, flower beds and curbing. Guard flower beds to prevent grass clippings from blowing into beds. Blow off all grass clippings from sidewalks and parking lots. Trim and/or prune shrubbery. Hedges near apartment units should be at least 5 inches below window sill. Removal of debris including dead tree limbs and leaves in the fall and winter months. Height of grass cut not to exceed 3 ½ inches. Mowing will to be done every 7 to 10 days depending on weather conditions.

Monroe Housing Authority properties included in the contract will be: (One bid price to include all properties.)

1. Grace Gardens - Hudson, Charles, Green and Maurice Streets
2. Willow Oaks - Walk-Up Avenue
3. Serenity Place - Jackson, Bragg and West Streets

CARE West Ridge LLC properties included in the contract will be: (Bid price for CARE West Ridge should be listed separately).

1. West Ridge - Boyte and Hart Streets including the open field at the end of Hart St.

Prior to commencement of contract, the successful Bidder shall furnish the Housing Authority with Certificates of Insurance showing the following insurance is in force showing Monroe Housing Authority as certificate holder:

1. Workers Compensation in accordance with state and local Workers Compensation Laws.
2. General Liability with combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage of not less than $300,000.00 per occurrence to protect the Contractor against claims for bodily injury or death and damage to the property of others. This shall cover the use of all equipment and vehicles on the Housing Authority's property.

Statement of agreement to comply with HUD Section 3 Regulations.
If you have questions, please feel free to contact Larry Russell, Interim Executive Director at 704.289.2514.