Posting Date: January 3, 2025
Response Due Date: February 3, 2025
The City of North Ridgeville seeks proposals from qualified contractors to provide nuisance abatement services for the 2025 season with an option to extend the agreement one additional year. To be eligible for consideration, the proposing contractor must be capable of providing the services described herein and must meet all other criteria outlined in this RFP.
Background & Scope of Services
The Building Division receives and responds to complaints regarding high grass, weeds, overgrown vegetation and debris on private property. The City desires for a contractor to supply abatement services for properties which fail to be brought into compliance by the property owner after a notice of violation. The selected contractor will be responsible to provide grass cutting, trimming and debris removal services to the City of North Ridgeville for properties requested by the Building Division. Each property will be identified by address and parcel ID number with any special circumstances noted.
The contractor’s duties and responsibilities include the following:
(a) Perform lawn mowing services on lots as designated by the City.
(b) Clean and properly dispose of all debris, trash and rubbish on the property.
(c) Complete the mowing request within 48 hours of order.
(d) Submit invoices within five business days of work being done. Invoices shall give detailed descriptions of each location (address and/or parcel number), dates and time of service and description of work performed. Additionally, a date stamped photo of the property prior to abatement and after abatement shall be submitted with invoices.
(e) Other duties as agreed upon, which may include boarding or securing vacant buildings, draining abandoned pools and similar activities.
Requirements for Proposals
Submit either one (1) hard copy of your proposal by mail or an electronic PDF of your proposal by email to
[email protected] by the deadline. Proposals should:
(a) Provide a description of the contractor’s background, qualifications and experience, and the qualifications of the staff to be assigned the work;
(b) Describe the typical timeframe needed to complete the work described in Scope of Services;
(c) Provide a copy of your certificate of insurance;
(d) Provide at least two (2) references of past clients with similar Scope of Services including any applicable local government references
(e) Provide a breakdown of fees including hourly rate and any other applicable fees (hauling, dumping, etc.)
Selection Procedures, Criteria and Process
The City will select a contractor based on proposals submitted. Contractors interested in performing this work should respond by submitting their proposal to the address below or by email by 4:00 PM on February 3, 2025. Responses received after 4:00 PM on the due date will not be considered.
Nicole Rambo-Ackerman, Office Administrator
Planning & Development Department
City of North Ridgeville, Ohio
7307 Avon Belden Road
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
Selection will be based on the best evaluation of price and experience. The selected contractor will be required to register as a contractor with the City.
Contact Nicole Rambo-Ackerman at (440) 490-2081 or
[email protected] with any questions regarding this Request for Proposals.