Bid Name Joe McElveen Park Turf & Landscape Maintenance

July 23, 2026
The City of Sumter is soliciting SEALED bids for the items listed below. Please list the cost of each item
separately. Delivery charges and taxes will also be listed separately. All bids MUST be received by the Purchasing
Department on or before 2:00 PM on Thursday, August 27, 2026 in the City of Sumter Public Works
Department. SEALED Bids may be Mailed, Overnighted or Hand Delivered (BIDS WILL BE DEEMED
UNRESPONSIVE IF RETURNED VIA FAX OR EMAIL).
*PLEASE SEE PAGES 9-15 FOR QUANTITIES, DESCRIPTION, DETAILS, SPECIFICATIONS AND TO
PROVIDE PRICING.
*ALL BIDS MUST SPECIFY PER UNIT COST WHEN SHOWN IN SPECIFICATIONS, IF
APPLICABLE. PROVIDE LUMP SUM ONLY IF YOU CANNOT PROVIDE UNIT COST.
*ALL DEVIATIONS FROM REQUESTED SPECIFICATIONS MUST BE CLEARLY NOTED ON BID
RESPONSE.
*A CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE (COI) IS REQUIRED BEFORE ANY WORK CAN BEGIN ON CITY
OWNED PROPERTY.
The bid ITB number and name must appear on the envelope. Please email questions concerning
specifications/items, to Brock McDaniel email: bmcdaniel@sumtersc.gov. If you have questions concerning the
bid process, email David Ferrell at dferrell@sumtersc.gov. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and
to waive any technicalities in the best interest of the City.
Sincerely,
David Ferrell
Asset & Operations Manager
https://www.sumtersc.gov/purchasing
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CITY OF SUMTER BID FORM
City of Sumter, South Carolina, a Body Politic and Corporate and Political Subdivision of the State of SC
FORMAL INVITATION-TO-BID: ITB #5-26/27
NAME OF BID: Joe McElveen Park Turf and Landscape Maintenance
A MANDATORY PREBID AT 619 BROAD ST. WILL BE: TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2026 @ 10:00 AM / ET
BID MUST BE RECEIVED BY: Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 2:00 pm ET at below address.
MAIL, OVERNIGHT OR HAND CARRY TO:
City of Sumter Public Works Department
Attention: Purchasing Dept
303 E. Liberty St.
Sumter, SC 29150
ITB #5 - 26/27: Joe McElveen Park Turf and Landscape Maintenance
* PRICING WILL REMAIN VALID FOR 180 DAYS AFTER BID CLOSING DATE.
* ALL DEVIATIONS FROM REQUESTED SPECIFICATIONS MUST BE NOTED ON YOUR BID RETURN.
* COI's MAY BE MAILED OR EMAILED TO (dferrell@sumtersc.gov).
* SPECIFICATIONS, PHOTOS, DIAGRAMS, DESCRIPTIONS AND PRICING FORM - PAGES 9-15.
* PLEASE RETURN ENTIRE DOCUMENT WHEN SUBMITTING YOUR BID.
VENDOR NAME: _________________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________________________________________
CITY-STATE-ZIP: ________________________________________________________________________________
TELEPHONE NO: ______________________________ EMAIL: __________________________________________
FEDERAL ID (TAX ID) NO: ________________________________________________________________________
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE (WRITTEN): ___________________________________________________________
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE (TYPE/PRINT):______________________________________ DATE:____________
I certify that this bid is made without prior understanding, agreement, or connection with any corporation, firm, or person
submitting a bid for the same materials, supplies, or equipment, and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud. I
agree to abide by all conditions of this bid and verify that I am authorized to sign this bid for the offeror. I further state that
the company affiliated with this bid currently complies with all applicable federal and state laws and directives relative to
non-discriminatory practices in employment.
The Bidder, in compliance with your Invitation-To-Bid, and having examined the Project Documents, and being
familiar with all of the conditions surrounding the proposed project, including the availability of materials, labor,
and work site environmental conditions, hereby proposes to furnish all permits, labor, materials, supplies, and
equipment and to perform the duties in accordance with the contract documents of which this Bid Form is a part.
The undersigned, as Bidder, hereby declares that he has read, understands, and accepts the Vendor
Agreements which are part of the bid documents.
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The undersigned, as Bidder, hereby declares that the only person or persons interested in the Bid as
principal(s) is, or are, named herein and that no other person has any interest in the Bid or in the contract to be
entered into; that this Bid is made without connection with any other person, company or parties making a bid;
and that is in all respects fair and in good faith without collusion or fraud.
The Bidder further proposes and agrees, if this Bid is accepted, to contract with City of Sumter, to furnish
all permits, materials, equipment, tools, apparatus, means of transportation, and labor necessary hereto, and to
complete the proposed project in full and complete accordance with the Project Documents, to the full and entire
satisfaction of the Owner, at the prices listed in the Bid Schedule.
Names of equipment and material suppliers, proposed subcontractors and other information that maybe requested
herein must be shown. My failure to do so may result in the rejection of this Bid.
The amounts listed on the Bid Schedule section of this Bid Form include all permits, labor, materials,
tools, equipment, transportation, removal, overhead, profit, insurance, taxes, permits, and other costs both indirect
and direct, etc., to complete the Project. The amounts listed on the Bid Schedule section of this Bid Form also
include all costs associated with the compliance of all applicable State laws, local ordinances, and the rules and
regulations of all authorities and professional association standards having jurisdiction over the project or the
materials used throughout, and they will be deemed to be included in the contract the same as though herein
written out in full. Unit prices and/or lump sums are shown in the Bid Schedule section below. In case of error in
extension, the Unit Price shall govern rather than the Total Amount. Where Lump Sum Amounts are bid, the
amount for each bid item shall govern rather than the total of any several items.
BID SECURITY - ALL BIDS $25,000 AND OVER
Each Bid MUST be accompanied by certified check of the bidder, or a bid bond prepared on the Form of Bid
Bond attached hereto, duly executed by the bidder as principal and having the surety thereon, a surety company
approved by the Owner (City of Sumter), in the amount of 5% of the bid. Such checks or bid bonds will be returned
to all EXCEPT the three lowest bidders within three business days after the opening of bids, and the remaining
checks or bid bonds will be returned promptly after the Owner and the accepted bidder have executed the contract,
or if no award has been made within 60 days after the date of the opening of the bids, upon demand of the bidder
at any time thereafter, so long as he has not been notified of the acceptance of his bid. Please do not submit cash
as bid security.
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BID BOND
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: that we, the undersigned,
As Principal, and
As Surety, are hereby
held and firmly bound unto the City of Sumter ("Owner") in the penal sum of
for payment of which, well and truly
to be made, we hereby jointly and severally bind ourselves, successors and assigns.
Signed this ___ day of , 20 . The condition of the above obligation is
such that whereas the Principal has submitted to the Owner a certain BID, attached hereto and hereby made
a part hereof to enter into a contract in writing, for the
NOW, THEREFORE,
(a) If said BID shall be rejected, or
(b) If said BID shall be accepted and the Principal shall execute and deliver a contract in the Form of Contract
attached hereto (properly completed in accordance with BID) and shall furnish a BOND for his faithful
performance of said contract, shall furnish a BOND for the payment of all persons performing labor or
furnishing materials in connection therewith, shall provide proof of insurance as required by the contract
documents, and shall in all other respects perform the agreement created by the acceptance of said BID, then
this obligation shall be void, otherwise the same shall remain in force and effect; it being expressly understood
and agreed that the liability of the Surety for all claims hereunder shall, in no event, exceed the penal amount of
this obligation as herein stated.
The Surety, for value received hereby stipulates and agrees that the obligations of said Surety and its BOND shall
be in no way impaired or affected by any extension of the time within which the Owner may accept such BID;
and said Surety does hereby waive notice of any such extension.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Principal and the Surety have hereunto set their hand and seals, and such of
them as are corporations have caused their corporate seals to be hereto affixed and these presents to be signed by
their proper officers, the day and year
first set forth above.
Principal:______________________________________ / Surety:_____________________________________
By:________________________________________________________________________________ (SEAL)
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VENDOR AGREEMENTS - FORMAL INVITATIONS-TO-BID
Submittal of Sealed (Formal) Bids On the date set and at the time designated for the opening of the sealed bid,
each prospective bidder is required to submit the bid deposit in the amount and form specified herein. Outside
of envelope containing the sealed bid must be clearly marked with the following information: ITB #5-26/27 Joe
McElveen Park Turf and Landscape Maintenance. Each prospective bidder is required to complete and
execute the bid form attached in this Invitation to Bid, and all information and certifications called for thereon
must be furnished. Bids submitted in any other manner, or which fail to furnish all information or certifications
required may be summarily rejected. Bids shall be filled out legibly with all erasures, strikeovers, and
corrections initialed by the person signing the bid and the bid must be manually signed. Negligence on the part
of the bidder in preparing the bid confers no right for withdrawal or modification of the bid.
City of Sumter reserves the right to obtain clarification or additional information necessary to properly evaluate a
bid. Failure of vendor to respond to a request for additional information or clarification could result in rejection
of that vendor's bid. City of Sumter reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids, in whole or in part,
separately or together, with or without cause; to waive technicalities in submissions, to secure a project that is
deemed to be in the best interest of the City. City of Sumter also reserves the right to make purchases outside of
the awarded contracts where it is deemed in the best interest of the City.
Each responder, by submitting a bid to the City of Sumter a result of this Invitation-to-Bid, agrees to and
acknowledges its acceptance of and agreement with the procedures outlined herein and all terms, conditions and
requirements of the applicable City of Sumter Bid documents. If a vendor cannot agree to these terms, or violates
these procedures, the response will be judged non-responsive and not considered. If the procedures are violated
during the evaluation process or prior to the issuance of a contract by the City of Sumter, the offer of the firm in
question will be void and City of Sumter will procure the goods/services in question from other eligible vendors.
At the time of the opening of bids, each responder will be presumed to have read and to be thoroughly familiar
with the Documents (including all addenda). The failure or omission of any responder to examine any form,
instruction or document shall in no way relieve any responder from any obligation in respect to this Invitation-to-
Bid.
Responses submitted are final and complete offers by the vendor. No additions, corrections, modifications,
changes or interpretations will be allowed. In the event questions arise on what is meant by an offer, the Purchasing
Manager will make a determination as to the city's interpretation of the vendor's offer. If, after informing the
vendor of the city's opinion, disagreement as to scope of the offer is present, the offer will be declared VOID.
City of Sumter reserves the right to award proposals received on the basis of individual items, groups of items, or
the entire list of items; to reject any and all proposals; and to waive any technicalities. In every case, the City
reserves the right to make awards deemed to be in the best interest of the City and to negotiate further the offer
determined by the City to be in the best interest of the City. Unit prices will govern over extended prices. Prices
must be stated per unit and extended for the total quantity. Sales, use, or excise tax, as well as any handling and
shipping charges, must be shown as separate items. The Owner reserves the right to increase or decrease the
amount of work under the Contract at the unit prices quoted in the bid received from the successful responder.
Responders must clearly mark as "Confidential" each part of their offer which they consider proprietary
information that could be exempt from disclosure under Section 30-4-40, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976
as amended (Freedom of Information Act). If any part is designated as "confidential", there must be attached to
that part an explanation of how this information fits within one or more categories listed in Section 30-4-40. City
of Sumter reserves the right to determine whether this information should be exempt from disclosure and no legal
action may be brought against City of Sumter or its agents for its determination in this regard.
Should any responder fail to perform or comply with any provision or terms and conditions of any documents
referenced and made part hereof, City of Sumter may terminate this contract, in whole or in part, and may consider
such failure or noncompliance a breach/default of contract.
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The City reserves the right to purchase any/all items or service in default on the open market. No additional
responses will be considered from a firm in default until the default expenses are paid. No principals of a defaulting
firm may submit a response under another organization or individual name until their previous default is settled.
Upon award of a contract or Purchase Order under this proposal, the person, partnership, association, or
corporation to whom the award is made must comply with the laws of South Carolina, which require such person
or entity to be authorized and/or licensed to do business in this state. Notwithstanding the fact that applicable
statutes may exempt or exclude the successful responder from requirements that it be authorized and/or licensed
to do business in this state, by submission of this signed proposal, the responder agrees to subject itself to the
jurisdiction and process of the courts of the State of South Carolina, to all matters and disputes arising or to arise
under the contract and performance thereof, including any questions as to the liability for taxes, licenses, or fees
levied by the State.
RIGHT TO INCREASE OR DECREASE THE AMOUNT OF WORK: The Owner reserves the right to increase
or decrease the amount of work under the Contract at the unit prices quoted in the bid received from the successful
responder.
LAW AND REGULATIONS: The responder's attention is directed to the fact that all applicable Federal, State
and Local laws, statutes, ordinances, and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over the
project shall apply to the contract and the project throughout, and they will be deemed to be included in the contract
the same as though herein written out in full.
OBLIGATION OF RESPONDER:
The Responder agrees to secure at Responder's own expense all personnel necessary to carry out Responder's
obligations under this Bid. Such personnel shall not be deemed to be employees of the City nor shall they or any
of them have or is deemed to have any direct contractual relationship with the City. The City shall not be
responsible for withholding taxes with respect to the Responder's compensation hereunder. Responder shall not
hold himself out as an employee of the City and shall have no power or authority to bind or obligate the City in
any manner, except the City shall make payment to Responder for services as herein provided. Responder shall
obtain and maintain all licenses and permits required by law for performance of this contract by him. The
Responder shall have no claim against the City hereunder or otherwise for vacation pay, sick leave, retirement
benefits, social security, worker's compensation, health or disability benefits, unemployment insurance benefits,
or employee benefits of any kind, State or Federal governments' benefits, including but not limited to Social
Security, workmen's compensation, Employment Security, sales or use tax and any other taxes and licenses or
insurance premiums required by law. The City shall pay no employee benefits or insurance premiums of any kind
to or for the benefit of Responder or his employees, agents, and servants by reason of this contract. The Responder
will carry liability insurance relative to any service that he performs for the City. A certificate of insurance must
be submitted to the purchasing office prior to services performed, with the requested coverage and limits per the
City, with City of Sumter listed as additional insured.
1. Contractor's and Subcontractor's Insurance: Before commencing the Work, and until completion and
final acceptance of the Work, the Contractor shall procure and maintain, at its own expense, the insurance
coverages described below. Before starting the Work, Contractor shall furnish a Certificate of Insurance, in
a form acceptable to Owner, evidencing the Contractor's compliance with the Agreement's insurance
requirements. All insurance policies are to be written through a company duly authorized to transact that class
of insurance within the jurisdiction of the Project site and shall be with insurance companies acceptable to
Owner and with A.M. Best Rating of A minus or better. The Certificates and policies for the Commercial
General Liability and Business Automobile Liability Policy shall name Owner, and if requested, Owner's
agents, as Additional Insureds for completed and ongoing operations on a primary and non-contributory basis.
All Insurance Certificates shall state policy numbers, dates of expiration, policy limits, and provide that the
insurance will not be cancelled or changed unless Owner has been given written notice at least thirty (30) days
prior to the date of the proposed change or cancellation.
If the Contractor fails to procure or maintain required insurance coverages, Owner shall have the right, but
not the obligation, to procure and maintain the required insurance for and in the name of the Contractor, and
Contractor shall pay the cost thereof and furnish all necessary information to make effective and maintain
such insurance. Contractor shall not commence work until all insurance requirements are met.
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a. Required Insurance Coverages: The insurance coverages to be provided include those as set forth below
unless modified in an Insurance Exhibit attached to the Agreement:
1. Commercial General Liability Insurance with limits of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence/$1,000,000
aggregate Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability. This coverage must, at a minimum,
include coverage and/or endorsements for premises operations, products/completed operations,
contractual liability assumed by Contractor under this Agreement, personal injury, advertising
injury and broad form Property Damage (including coverage for explosion, collapse and
underground hazards), and independent Contractor coverages. All liability policies must be
written on an "occurrence" basis. Such policy shall not contain Endorsement, CG 22 94 10 01.
The Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability insurance required herein shall
protect the Contractor and the Owner against liability from damages growing out of any
Contractor operations (including the operation of all automobiles, trucks, and other vehicles
owned or rented) in connection with the performance of this Agreement, as well as liability arising
after the completion of the Contractor's operations.
2. Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance with bodily injury limits of $1,000,000.00 and property
damage limits of $1,000,000.00 or a combined single limit of $1,000,000.00.
3. Worker's Compensation in accordance with and providing coverages meeting or exceeding the
limits required by, the laws of the State of South Carolina jurisdiction, and Employer's Liability
Insurance with the following minimum limits: $100,000 Per Accident, $100,000 Per Disease for
Each Employee, $500,000 aggregate.
4. Excess or Umbrella Liability Insurance with a policy limit of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence and
aggregate.
5. Sub-Contractor Insurance: If Contractor elects, with Owner's approval, to subcontract any portion
of the Work to another Contractor, Contractor shall require of such Subcontractor insurance
coverage similar to that required of Contractor hereunder and shall furnish to Owner evidence
that such insurance coverages are currently in effect. Moreover, Contractor shall require any such
Subcontractor to name Contractor and Owner as additional insureds on Subcontractor's
Commercial General Liability Insurance and will provide Contractor with a waiver of subrogation
form from such sub-Contractors worker's compensation carrier. Failure of Contractor to require
Subcontractor to obtain the coverages required herein or to furnish Owner evidence of such
coverage shall be grounds for termination for default.
b. The Contractor shall furnish one copy of each Certificate of Insurance herein required attached to each copy of
the Agreement, plus three additional copies of each Certificate of Insurance herein required, which shall
specifically set forth evidence of all coverages set forth above. The Contractor shall furnish to the Owner copies
of any endorsements that are subsequently issued amending coverage or limits. COI's may be mailed (same
address as bids) or emailed to: David Ferrell (dferrell@sumtersc.gov).
2. Payment and Performance Bonds (CONSTRUCTION BIDS ONLY): If the Contractor's work as set forth
in the Scope of Work exceeds $50,000.00, Contractor shall provide payment and performance bonds in the
full amount of the Contract Sum.
a. The payment and performance bonds, if any, shall name Owner as the obligee. Such bonds must be
secured by cash or must be issued by a surety company licensed in the State of South Carolina with
an "A" minimum rating of performance as stated in the most current publication of "Best Key Rating
Guide, Property Liability".
b. Upon execution of the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall furnish to the Owner a Performance
Bond and a separate Labor and Material Payment Bond in a form acceptable to the Owner. The bonds
shall guarantee the Contractor's faithful performance of the Contract and payment of all obligations
arising thereunder. The bonds shall remain in force until the Work has been completed and accepted
by the Owner, the provisions of all guarantees required by these Contract Documents have been
fulfilled, and the warranty periods and period for correction of the Work as provided in the Contract
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Documents have expired, or the period for filing mechanics' liens has expired, whichever occur latest,
after which time the bonds shall lapse.
The Contractor shall bear all costs in connection with the bonds as a part of the Contract. One executed
copy of each bond shall be attached to each executed copy of the Contract Documents prior to the
execution of the Contract Documents by the Owner.
c. The Contractor shall require the attorney-in-fact who executes the required bonds on behalf of the
surety to affix thereto a certified and current copy of the power of attorney.
For construction contracts, all items delivered to or drop shipped to the City of Sumter site remain the sole
responsibility of the Bidder until fully installed and attached to the City of Sumter which is the subject of this bid;
Bidder is solely responsible for maintaining insurance on and replacing said items in the event of theft, damage,
or other loss.
Each of the bidders shall fully familiarize itself with the conditions relating to the bid to ensure complete
understanding of all the details involved. The bidder shall satisfy itself as to the actual requirements of the bid by
personal examination of its location or other means, to enable the bidder to make an informed bid. Failure to do
so shall not relieve the successful bidder of its obligation to furnish all materials, products, and/or labor necessary
to complete the provision of the awarded contract and failure to do so may result in the claims against bonds. No
allowance will be made for any claims that a bid and/or response was based on incomplete information as to the
nature and character of the sites and of the work involved.
The responder shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless City of Sumter, its officers, agents and employees from
liability and any claims, suits, judgments, and damages of any nature brought because of, arising out of, or due to
breach of the agreement by Responder, its subcontractors, suppliers, agents, or employees or due to any negligent
act or occurrence or any omission or commission of Responder, its subcontractors, suppliers, agents, or employees.
The successful responder shall indemnify and hold harmless the City of Sumter, its officers, agents and employees
from all suits or claims of any character resulting from patent, trademark or copyright infringement or
accidents/injury at any point in the delivery of goods/services.
Should any responder fail to perform or comply with any provision or terms and conditions of any documents
referenced and made part hereof, City of Sumter may terminate this contract, in whole or in part, and may consider
such failure or non compliance a breach/default of contract. The City reserves the right to purchase any/all items
or service in default on the open market. By submittal of a response, all responders agree to this provision. No
additional responses will be considered from a firm in default until the default expenses are paid. No principals of
a defaulting firm may submit a response under another organization or individual name until their previous default
is settled.
City of Sumter may terminate this agreement with or without cause at anytime. In the event of termination by
either party, uncontested fees due for services satisfactorily performed or goods accepted prior to the termination
shall be paid.
S.C. LAW CLAUSE: Upon award of a contract or Purchase Order under this bid, the person, partnership,
association, or corporation to whom the award is made must comply with the laws of South Carolina, which
require such person or entity to be authorized and/or licensed to do business in this state. Notwithstanding the fact
that applicable statutes may exempt or exclude the successful responder from requirements that it be authorized
and/or licensed to do business in this state, by submission of this signed proposal, the responder agrees to subject
itself to the jurisdiction and process of the courts of the State of South Carolina, to all matters and disputes arising
or to arise under the contract and performance thereof, including any questions as to the liability for taxes, licenses,
or fees levied by the State.
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JOE MCELVEEN PARK TURF AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
A MANDATORY PREBID AT 619 BROAD ST. WILL BE: TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2026 @ 10:00 AM
/ ET. ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE IN WRITING. LAST DAY FOR QUESTIONS WILL BE
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST, 29, 2026 @ 5:00 PM.
BID SCOPE
The bid for items under annual maintenance cost for three (3) years shall include the costs for all labor,
equipment, and material for maintaining turf areas, plant material and landscape at McElveen Park (as
shown on the enclosed maps) on an annual basis for a 3-year period and according to the details and
specifications. The fiscal year for maintenance will be from July 1st - June 30th.
Routine maintenance will include the following:
Grass cutting and trimming: Grass cutting and trimming is to be done once every 2 weeks.
Cleaning the site and leaf blowing: Trash and debris will be removed from site every time the grass is
cut and beds maintained. The areas will also have all cut grass and leaves blown off following each
grass cutting. The curb and asphalt areas surrounding the medians will also be kept free of weeds,
debris, and litter. No leaves, grass clippings, or debris shall be blown into the roadway or into the
storm drain system.
Preserve the required horizontal and vertical clearance: Trees in landscape beds shall be maintained to
provide vertical clearance of 7' above turf, landscape beds, sidewalks.
Mulch: Double Hammered Hardwood Mulch will be applied twice a year in the spring and fall in the
planted medians, to be maintained at a 3" depth.
Pruning: All trees, shrubs and grasses shall be pruned on a regular basis; but at a minimum they will be
pruned three times a year.
Reports: A report must be submitted each month detailing the work that has been completed and
highlighting any issues found in the work area. Reports must be submitted to the City Project Contact
by the first day of each month.
Traffic Control and Worker Safety: Contractor shall follow all SCDOT guidelines for traffic control
and worker safety while performing work in the right of way.
Property Damage and Liability: All work shall be performed in a manner that reduces the likelihood of
damage to private property. Any damage to private property resulting from work performed under this
maintenance contract shall be the responsibility of the contractor and their insurance agency.
Unsatisfactory Work: In the event of work considered by the City to be unsatisfactory, the City will
provide written notification and the contractor will have 30 days to remedy the work to the City's
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satisfaction. If the work remains unsatisfactory after the opportunity to remedy, the City, in its sole
discretion, reserves the right to terminate the contract.
ALTERNATE:
Additional mowing at the request of owner.
CITY OF SUMTER BID FORM
City of Sumter, South Carolina, a Body Politic and Corporate and Political Subdivision of the State of SC
FORMAL INVITATION-TO-BID: ITB #5-26/27
NAME OF BID: Joe McElveen Park Turf and Landscape Maintenance
A MANDATORY PREBID AT 619 BROAD ST. WILL BE: TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2026 @ 10:00 AM / ET
BID MUST BE RECEIVED BY: Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 2:00pm ET at below address.
MAIL, OVERNIGHT OR HAND CARRY TO:
City of Sumter Public Works Department
Attention: Purchasing Dept
303 E. Liberty St.
Sumter, SC 29150
ITB# 5 26/27
ITEM BID: Joe McElveen Park Turf & Landscape Maintenance
DEPARTMENT: PARKS
DATE & TIME: Thursday, August 27, 2026 @ 2:00PM ET
Unit
Item Description Qty Unit Price Total Price
Mowing, Edging, Trimming & Site Cleaning (Monthly):
Monthly mowing and trimming of all maintained turf
areas on a bi-weekly basis (Every 2 Weeks). Bi-weekly
cleaning and removal of trash, debris, weeds and leaves
from all maintained areas including curbing, parking lot,
and sidewalks within maintained areas. A clean edge shall
be maintained in all areas where the turf meets a hard
surface or landscape bed.
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