INVITATION TO BID
(This is not an order.)
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CITY OF CLEVELAND
Division of Purchases & Supplies
601 Lakeside Avenue
Room 128
Cleveland, OH 44114
Buyer: Jules Gilliam
216-664-2621
JGilliam@clevelandohio.gov
Requestor: Leondria Stephenson
216-664-7384
lstephenson@clevelandohio.gov
Procurement Folder
157747
RFB No.
RFB 7013 202600000000065
RFB Description
Landscaping Services 5600 Carnegie & Ridge Road
RFB Closing Date/Time
March 05, 2026 3:00 PM
Department/Division Public Bid Opening Date/Time
7013
March 05, 2026 3:00 PM
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Event Description
Group/
Line#
Commodity Description
1 / 1 Landscaping Services
Item Quantity/
UOM
Event Date
Service
Dates
From 2026-06-01
To 2026-09-30
Catalog
Discount
Landscape Services for the Charles V. Carr Building
5600 Carnegie Avenue and - Cedar Road Employee Parking and Tree Lawn and also the Entry Way at Our Ridge Road Facility.
The Contractor Will Provide the Necessary Labor, Material and Equipment to Maintain the Landscape including Grass, Shrubs, Trees and
Ground Cover. (Approx. 15,000 sq. ft. - Bidder May Visit Sight to Verify)
Contractor Encouraged to Visit Ridge Road Facility for a More Adequate Quote.
Carnegie Bed
Remove Damaged Shrubs if Applicable in Front of the Building Along Entry Walkway & Prepare Soil for New Plants. Install Selected Year
Round Plants in the Area.
Carnegie Bed Restoration
Overall Maintenance
-Weed ALL Carnegie & Cedar Bed Areas and Prep for Mulch
-Remove Debris from ALL Beds in Carnegie, Cedar and Ridge Road Lots
-Spread Pre-Emergent to Help Prevent Germination of Weeds (Example in Front of Office Along Parking Area) and Along Property, and
Fencing Area.
-Prune and Trim ALL Shrubs and Trees As Needed Along the Front Entrance of Carnegie As Well As The Fencing Between Carnegie and
Cedar Driveway. Also Prune and Trim ALL Shrubs and Trees Along the Cedar Parking Lot.
-Remove, Treat and/or Cut ALL Weeds and Brush from Gravel Beds at Cedar Road Parking Lot and Cedar Entrance to the Building and
Prepare Soil (South East Truck Lot Entrance) on Cedar & Mulch
-Spray ALL Bedded Areas with a Post-Emergent Herbicide.
-Remove Dead Plant Materials As Needed
Mulch
-Supply Fresh Double Shredded (NON ODORIFEROUS) Hardwood Mulch
-Install Mulch Throughout Grounds to 3" Depth as Needed (Carnegie Planted Areas, Around Trees, along Fence and at Cedar Treelawn)
Routine Maintenance
Provide a Week in Advance Scheduled Maintenance Visits to Maintain Beautiful Greenscape
(Covering On An As Needed Basis)
Pull Weeds, Prune, Clear Debris, Spray Herbicide, Edge As Needed.
For Ridge Road, Flowers Will Need to be Planted and Also the Entry Way Will Need to be Maintained.
INVITATION TO BID
(This is not an order.)
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CITY OF CLEVELAND
Division of Purchases & Supplies
601 Lakeside Avenue
Room 128
Cleveland, OH 44114
Buyer: Jules Gilliam
216-664-2621
JGilliam@clevelandohio.gov
Requestor: Leondria Stephenson
216-664-7384
lstephenson@clevelandohio.gov
Procurement Folder
157747
RFB No.
RFB 7013 202600000000065
RFB Description
Landscaping Services 5600 Carnegie & Ridge Road
RFB Closing Date/Time
March 05, 2026 3:00 PM
Department/Division Public Bid Opening Date/Time
7013
March 05, 2026 3:00 PM
General Conditions
Contractor MUST Notify the Maintenance Foreman of Starting Time Upon Arrival.
Contractor SHALL Document Each Visit and Work Performed Onsite by Obtaining the Signature of the Maintenance Foreman Upon
Departure.
Contractor MUST Clean Up and Dispose of Clippings, Weeds and Debris After Each Visit.
Bidders to Provide Proof of Workers' Compensation and Liability Insurance Coverage.
Awarded Bidder to Provide Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) of Chemicals and Herbicides Used.
Vendor to Bid Cost per Visit: $________________________
*************The Bid Must Be Submitted to: CityofClevelandbids@Clevelandohio.Gov - ONLY***********
*****Purchase Order Valid for One (1) Year or Until Funds Are Exhausted Whichever Occurs First*****
.
*****Services & Orders Are To Be Provided After Prior Departmental Approval*****
.
*****Services & Orders Are To Be Provided As Needed*****
.
*****Purchase Order Not to Exceed $25,000.00*****
.
*****Quantities & Orders May Vary*****
.
Ship To:
Waste Collection
Waste Collection
5600 Carnegie Ave
Cleveland, OH 44103
Vendor Response
Vendor Total Amount for Items
$
Vendor Response
Contract Amount
$
Vendor Total Amount for Services
$
Payment Discount Offer
%
Day(s)
CITY OF CLEVELAND
Division of Purchases & Supplies
601 Lakeside Avenue
Room 128
Cleveland, OH 44114
INVITATION TO BID
(This is not an order.)
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Buyer: Jules Gilliam
216-664-2621
JGilliam@clevelandohio.gov
Requestor: Leondria Stephenson
216-664-7384
lstephenson@clevelandohio.gov
Procurement Folder
157747
RFB No.
RFB 7013 202600000000065
RFB Description
Landscaping Services 5600 Carnegie & Ridge Road
RFB Closing Date/Time
March 05, 2026 3:00 PM
Department/Division Public Bid Opening Date/Time
7013
March 05, 2026 3:00 PM
TERMS OF DELIVERY
Price quoted shall be F.O.B. delivered to the place designated on purchase order. No other terms will be acceptable.
Delivery quoted must be stated in terms of work days after receipt of the order.
All charges for shipping must be included within the Unit Price for each item quote unless otherwise designated by a separate line with a
specified dollar amount inclusive of all shipping charges.
No freight charges will be considered nor processed for payment unless apart of the original quote submitted prior to bid award.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Group/
Line #
Evaluation Criteria Description
Response Type
1 / 1 Lowest and best bidder under Chapter 181 C.O.
NONE
BIDDER AGREES TO COMPLY WITH ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS BELOW AND ON REVERSE SIDE OF THIS BID
Shipping/Freight Charges
ALL CHARGES FOR SHIPPING MUST BE INCLUDED WITHIN THE UNIT PRICE OF EACH QUOTE UNLESS
OTHERWISE DESIGNATED BY A SEPARATE LINE ITEM WITH A SPECIFIED DOLLAR AMOUNT INCLUSIVE OF
ALL SHIPPING CHARGES.
NO FREIGHT CHARGES WILL BE CONSIDERED NOR PROCESSED FOR PAYMENT UNLESS APART OF THE
ORIGINAL QUOTE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO BID AWARD.
Call Buyer Only
Bidders must address all questions to the Buyer (See Above.) Do NOT contact the "Requestor." Contract only the Buyer listed
above.
MSDS required
A Material Safety Data Sheet is required to be shipped with each specific applicable item on this PO.
No Price increase
This Purchase Order does not permit price increases.
Missing information
It is each bidder's individual responsibility to determine for themselves, in advance of bid submission, the accuracy and
completeness of any and all information in an RFB. If a potential bidder does not notify the Division of Purchases and Supplies
in advance of the bid opening date of any possible discrepancy then any such discrepancy or erratum cannot be the basis for a
protest of award. Contact the Buyer immediately if there is a question of accuracy or completeness in these bid documents.
CITY OF CLEVELAND
Division of Purchases & Supplies
601 Lakeside Avenue
Room 128
Cleveland, OH 44114
INVITATION TO BID
(This is not an order.)
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Buyer: Jules Gilliam
216-664-2621
JGilliam@clevelandohio.gov
Requestor: Leondria Stephenson
216-664-7384
lstephenson@clevelandohio.gov
Procurement Folder
157747
RFB Closing Date/Time
March 05, 2026 3:00 PM
RFB No.
RFB 7013 202600000000065
BIDDER MUST COMPLETE & SIGN BELOW
NAME OF THE FIRM:
STREET ADDRESS:
CITY:
FED ID # / SSN #:
PHONE NO.:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
RFB Description
Landscaping Services 5600 Carnegie & Ridge Road
Department/Division Public Bid Opening Date/Time
7013
March 05, 2026 3:00 PM
STATE:
FAX NO.:
ZIP CODE:
PLEASE PRINT CONTACT NAME:
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE:
DATE:
All bids and related documents must be enclosed in a sealed envelope and marked with the RFB number.
RETURN BID TO:
Division of Purchases & Supplies
601 Lakeside Ave
Room 128, City Hall
Cleveland, OH 44114
Effective Immediately: In accordance with Codified Ordinance 181.13 (l) the City shall
receive competitive sealed bids through email. All City of Cleveland bids estimated to be
less than 50K in value will be submitted and received electronically via email. All bids
must be emailed to CityofClevelandbids@clevelandohio.gov. Upon receipt of your bid,
you will receive a reply indicating your bid has been received.
Bidder's Instructions
See enclosed Terms & Conditions. Read and follow all terms and conditions of the bid.
Bids must be submitted to CityofClevelandbids@clevelandohio.gov, the Document ID Number
Document ID Number, Bid Description, Buyer's Name and Closing Date.
PLEASE NOTE:
Bids received after the Closing Date, Closing Time or sent to
any other email address not identified in the Bidders
Instructions cannot be considered.
Northern Ireland Affidavit must be completed, signed and included with each bid.
The bid must be submitted to: CityofClevelandbids@Clevelandohio.Gov
The bid documents must include:
The Document ID Number and Buyers Name in email subject line
PDF File of Request For Bid Form
Terms & Conditions.
Northern Ireland Affidavit.
Wage Theft Form.
Contact the Buyer immediately at the number on the Bid Form if you do not have all the
required documents.
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