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City to accept bids for mowing cemeteries for the 2021 season

March 9, 2021, BUCKHANNON WV: The City of Buckhannon’s Consolidated Public Works Board will accept bids from responsible contractors for the mowing and trimming of the Heavner and Buckhannon Memorial Park Cemeteries for the 2021 season. The mowing contract will begin on April 5, 2021, and end on October 31, 2021, for a total of 26 mowings.

The bids must be submitted in a cost-per-mowing format on a one-year bid basis. Bids must be received by 4:00 PM on March 25, 2021. The successful low bidder must provide proof of liability insurance in the amount of not less than $ 1,000,000 and certification of Workmen’s Compensation coverage.

Bids will be opened during the Consolidated Public Works Board meeting on March 25, 2021, at 4:00 pm.

The City of Buckhannon reserves the right to reject any and all bids for failure to meet the requirements herein and to reject irresponsible bidders in accordance with state and local law. Bid specifications are available for inspection during regular business hours, at the Director of Public Works Office at 395 Mudlick Road, Buckhannon, WV 26201, or at Buckhannon City Hall 70 East Main Street, Buckhannon, WV 26201. Any questions should be addressed to Jerry Arnold at 304-677-3862 or email to jarnold.buckhannon@gmail.com. Bids must be mailed or delivered in-person to the:

Consolidated Public Works Board
70 East Main Street
Buckhannon WV 26201

Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Cemetery Mowing Bids”

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