REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL - 2026-296 Bush Hog and Mowing of...

Location:	Kentucky
Posted:	Mar 10, 2026
Due:	Mar 18, 2026
Agency:	Nicholasville city
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	S - Utilities and Training Services
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL – 2026-296

The purpose of this Request for Proposal (“RFP”) is to solicit pricing and proposals for City of Nicholasville, from qualified contractors for Bush Hog and Mowing of property located at the new Industrial Park, located off US-27 South and Shun Pike Road.

All RFP’S shall be enclosed in sealed envelopes and submitted to the City of Nicholasville, 517 North Main Street, Nicholasville, Kentucky 40356, Attention: Pauline Horsley, Purchasing Agent.

The name and address of the proposer, date of the bid opening and the bid name will be shown on the outside of the envelope. All RFP’s must be received by Wednesday, March 18, 2026at 11:00 a.m. All bids will be recorded as being received.

Address Bids to the City of Nicholasville, Purchasing Department Pauline Horsley, Purchasing Agent 517 North Main Street, Nicholasville, Kentucky 40356
On or before March 18, 2026 at Noon, Eastern Time.
Reference RFP #2026-296 on front of envelope.

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Request for Proposal

City of Nicholasville

March 9, 2026

#2026-296

This RFP should not be construed as a commitment on City of Nicholasville’s part to obtain any

Services from any vendor or to fully implement this project. At any time, the City of Nicholasville

(The City) may terminate or modify this RFP and request revised proposals from respondents. The

City may reject any or all proposals at its sole discretion. All expenses associated with providing the

information requested in this RFP are borne solely by the respondents to this document. The City

assumes no legal or financial responsibilities for such expenses.

A. RFP PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The purpose of this Request for Proposal (“RFP”) is to solicit pricing and proposals for City of

Nicholasville, from qualified contractors for Bush Hog and Mowing of property located at the new

Industrial Park, located off US-27 South and Shun Pike Road.

B. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES:

The following description outlines the scope of work for the project.

Proposers will thoroughly examine the specifications, supplemental conditions and all other

documents.

Contact Russ Meyer at (859) 983-0854 or Doug Blackford, Director General Government at

(859) 312-6337 for an On-Site view of the property, or any questions pertaining to the Bid.

C: SUBMISSION OF RFP:

1. All RFP’S shall be enclosed in sealed envelopes and submitted to the City of Nicholasville,

517 North Main Street, Nicholasville, Kentucky 40356, Attention: Pauline Horsley,

Purchasing Agent.

The name and address of the proposer, date of the bid opening and the bid name will be

shown on the outside of the envelope. All RFP’s must be received by Wednesday, March

18, 2026at 11:00 a.m.

All bids will be recorded as being received.

2. Proposers agree that the price will remain firm and subject to acceptance by the City for a

period of 60 calendar days from the bid opening date.

3. RFP’S received after the time set for the RFP opening will not be considered.

D: Contractor Experience/References:

1. Each interested Contractor shall have at least (5) years’ experience and shall provide at least

(3) three references.

E. Scheduled Work:

1. Contractor to schedule work as advised by the City of Nicholasville. Contact for the

project, Doug Blackford, General Government, 517 North Main Street, Nicholasville,

Kentucky.

Phone Number: 859-885-1121 extension 251. Scheduled start date to be determined

upon award of the Bid. Access to the property will be determined prior to work to

begin.

F. Qualifications:

1. List at least (3) References.

2. A Summary of your relevant experience and qualifications, including examples of work you

have done for other clients.

3. Supervision: Contractor shall have one individual designated as the Supervisor of the crew at

All times, while on Cemetery Property. A list of all Supervisors shall be provided to the

Cemetery Superintendent prior to project start date.

4. Liability Clause: Successful bidder shall furnish the following insurance certificates in full amounts

Required by Kentucky Statutes. All Certificates shall remain up to date and on file during duration

Of the contract.

. 1. A current Certificate of Liability Insurance must be provided to the Purchasing Department with

the Following minimum coverage:

Broad Form Comprehensive General Liability, including Products and Completed Operations.

Bodily Injury:

$1,000,000 each occurrence

$2,000,000 aggregate

Property Damage: $1,000,000 each occurrence

2. Automobile Liability, including any auto, hiring autos and non-owned autos.

3. Workers Compensation for all employees used on the job pursuant to statute.

4. Contractor must hold a current City of Nicholasville Occupational License.

5. Business License, contractor shall provide proof of Business License for the City of

Nicholasville.

6. WORK UNDER THIS CONTRACT IS NON-TRANSFERABLE OR SHALL NOT BE

SUBLET.

F. QUALIFICATIONS:

Please submit the following with your RFP package:

1. List at Least (3) References

2. A summary of your relevant experience and qualifications, including examples of work you have

done for

Other clients.

G. PRIMARY CONTACT:

Name: Pauline Horsley

Phone: 859-885-1121 or 859-519-6556 - City Cell

Email: pauline.horsley@nicholasville.org

Address: 517 North Main Street, Nicholasville, KY 40356

Name: Doug Blackford, Director of General Government

Phone: 859-885-1121 Extension 251

H. TIMELINE & BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS:

All Request for Proposal MUST be received no later than

Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 12:00 Noon

517 North Main Street

Nicholasville, Kentucky 40356

Attn: Pauline Horsley

RFP 2026-296

WORK UNDER THIS CONTRACT IS NON-TRANSFERABLE OR SHALL NOT BE SUBLET

The City of Nicholasville reserves the right to reject all proposals and to waive

Any minor informality in proposals received.

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL - 2026-296 Bush Hog and Mowing of property located at the new Industrial Park, located off US-27 South and Shun Pike Road

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