Pedestrian-Bicycle Pathway Maintenance Contract RFP

The Meridian Township Parks and Recreation Department is requesting proposals for professional services for the performance of mowing, weed trimming, and related grounds maintenance work, as needed. Services include, but may not be limited to, providing and furnishing all necessary labor, tools, equipment, material, and transportation required to perform and complete mowing, trimming, and landscaping services, as well as lawn restoration, as needed by the Township, in a workmanlike and timely manner.

Such general activities to include:

• All pathways to be mowed at minimum once every fourteen (14) days during the growing season. The Township reserves the right to reduce mowing services during dormancy and drought conditions.
• Pathways must be mowed/trimmed (2) two feet back on each side of the pathway by any means necessary. The one exception to this is at the northwest corner of Lake Lansing Road and Skyline Drive along the property frontage of 6009 Skyline Dr. The steep slope from the edge of the pathway to the back of curb must be mowed to maintain sight lines for traffic.
• All safety fences, adjacent to the pathway system, must be kept clear of any vegetation growing through them.
• Each time the lawn is mowed, all grass will be blown or swept from walks, stairwells, and driveways. Debris must be kept out of any catch basins.
• Leaves will be removed from lawn areas as needed.
• The grounds will be checked prior to mowing for trash and debris. All will be removed before mowing begins.
• Other landscape related construction, as needed by the Township, in a workmanlike and timely manner.

Bids are due by Thursday, January 22, 2026, by 2:00 pm. Bids will be opened internally on Friday, January 23, 2026.

For more information about the project, please visit the link below:

Pedestrian-Bicycle Pathway Maintenance RFP 2026