REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)
ISSUE DATE: June 1, 2026
CONTACT: Michael Belmont
PHONE NO: 563-690-6087
EMAIL: mbelmont@cityofdubuque.org
SUBMIT PROPOSAL/OFFER PRIOR TO:
CLOSING DATE: June 15, 2026
CLOSING TIME: 2:00 P.M. (local time)
SUBMIT TO:
See Section 7.0
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DESCRIPTION:
Grass Mowing Services for Nuisance Abatement
RECEIPT OF PROPOSAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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that you received this RFP.
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CITY OF DUBUQUE
HOUSING & COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
Grass Mowing Services for
Nuisance Abatement
City of Dubuque, Iowa
June 1, 2026
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CITY OF DUBUQUE
Grass Mowing Services for
Nuisance Abatement
City of Dubuque, Iowa
June 1, 2026
Table of Contents
Section
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
7.0
8.0
Introduction
Title
Project Requirements
Community Background
Use of City Resources
Information to be Included in the Proposal
Proposal Question and Answers
Submission Requirements
Instructions to Offerors
Appendix
A
B
C
D
Description
Insurance Requirements
RFP Rules & Protest Procedure
City of Dubuque Standard Terms & Conditions
Submittal Forms
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Grass Mowing Services for
Nuisance Abatement
Request for Proposal
June 1, 2026
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The City of Dubuque (City) is requesting Competitive Sealed Proposals from qualified
companies or contractors interested in entering into an indefinite quantity contract with
the City to be the sole contracted provider of grass and weed mowing for nuisance
abatement within the city limits.
2.0 PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
The Company or contractor selected for the Grass Mowing Services for Nuisance
Abatement will be expected to meet the following requirements:
• Scope of Work (the Work)– Provide all labor, materials, equipment,
supervision, and other services required to mow grass and weeds on a task
order basis for the life of the contract as required by the city.
• Quantities – The quantities indicated below are historic and are intended to
be used by the bidders to evaluate proposed hourly costs only. The ensuing
contract will be an Indefinite Quantities Contract with no guaranteed minimum
value.
o 67 Total Properties were mowed in 2023
▪ 22 in June
▪ 9 in July
▪ 17 in August
▪ 13 in September
▪ 6 in October
• Duration of Contract – Contract shall run from July 1, 2026, through June 30,
2027.
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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.