bids including proof of Liability and Workers’ Compensation Insurance no later than 5 pm on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 If the office is closed, please drop your bid in the drop-box at the corner of the building.
Bids will be opened and reviewed at Special Meeting to be held on Wednesday February 8, 2012 at 7:00 pm, at the Weesaw Township Hall.
Package A:
Township Hall located corner of State St. and Glendora Rd., New Troy.; New Troy Cemetery located on Wee-Chik Rd.; Glendora Cemetery located on Cleveland Ave.
Mowing shall be done on a weekly basis unless no growth has occurred since previous mowing. Grass height should be kept between 2” – 3”.
Trimming around cemetery, except for chain link fence along bluff, shall be done using the same guidelines in regards to grass height. Care must be taken to avoid damage to headstones and other decorations. Contractor shall notify township officials of any damaged headstones. Contractor is not responsible for repairs unless damaged by contractor or their employees.
Cemetery fence shall have a, as needed, trimming of grass and overgrown brush. Weed killer should be used as needed.
The contractor, on an as needed basis shall keep the appearance of the cemetery in a proper manner, shall remove all blown down branches and tree limbs. All trash barrels must be emptied and debris removed, in a timely manner, and nothing to be thrown over the hill.
Cemeteries require Spring and Fall Clean-up to remove leaves, branches, and miscellaneous debris including flowers, wreaths, etc. Excessive storm damage will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Spring clean-up shall be completed by May 5; Fall clean-up shall be completed by November 30th. Should minor storm damage occur between Dec. 2012 and March 31, 2013, it may be necessary to pick up tree debris.
Township Hall building and air conditioner shall be trimmed using mowing guidelines.
There shall be no mowing done the day of any of the following holidays: May 13th - Mother’s Day, May 31 – Memorial Day, June 17th– Father’s Day, July 4th – Independence Day and Labor Day September 3rd. There shall be no work done during a service at either cemetery.
Care shall be taken at all times in regards to safe mowing practices and lawn care, especially when visitors are present.
Package B:
Mill Rd. Park located on Mill Rd. and Weesaw Township Park located on California Rd.
Mowing shall be done on a weekly basis unless no growth has occurred since previous mowing. Grass height should be between 2” – 3”.
The contractor, on an as needed basis shall keep the appearance of the park in a tidy, orderly manner, and shall remove all blown down branches and tree limbs.
Due to the proximity to the Galien River there shall be no chemical means of weed control used in the park.
Special instructions for Mill Rd. Park: