IOOF Cemetery Opening and Closing of Graves

Agency:	Neosho city
State:	Missouri
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	541191 - Title Abstract and Settlement Offices 561730 - Landscaping Services
Posted Date:	Aug 6, 2026
Due Date:	Aug 20, 2026
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Bid Title:	IOOF Cemetery Opening and Closing of Graves
Category:	Administration
Status:	Open

Publication Date/Time:

8/6/2026 12:00 AM

Closing Date/Time:

8/20/2026 10:00 AM

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OFFICE OF THE City clerk| cheyenne wright

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

The City of Neosho, Missouri will accept sealed bids until Thursday, August 20, 2026 at

10:00 a.m. at the Receptionist Desk of City Hall, Attn: City Clerk, 203 East Main Street,

Neosho, MO 64850.

The bid will be for the following:

Project: IOOF Cemetery Opening and Closing of Graves

Please label the envelope: IOOF Cemetery Opening and Closing of Graves

Questions concerning the specifications and bid procedure should be directed to Cheyenne

Wright, City Clerk, at the follow address/phone: 417-451-8050, 203 E. Main St. Neosho, MO

64850.

All bids shall be F.O.B., Neosho, MO. All bids shall be exclusive of federal, state, and city taxes. Bids

on this (these) unit(s) shall be made on forms furnished with these specifications. Additional

information, specifications, deviations, and manufacturer’s literature should be attached to bid forms.

All bids should include the turnaround time in getting started on this project.

In section 605.040 of the City of Neosho code, it states that if a contractor performs work for the City a

performance bond is required.

Section 605.040 Certain Insurance Policies, Etc., Required Before Issuance of Licenses for Plumbers,

Electricians, Contractors, and Subcontractors is amended to read as follows:

“A. In addition to payment of the license fees required of plumbers, electricians and general and

special contractors and subcontractors in Section 605.010, before a plumber's, electrician's or general

or special subcontractor's license may be issued to any applicant, each applicant shall produce for the

inspection and approval of the City Collector the following policies of insurance together with receipts

showing the premiums fully paid for the period for which the license is sought:

1. Bodily injury liability insurance providing for a limit of not less than one hundred thousand

dollars ($100,000.00) for all damages arising out of bodily injuries to or for the death of one

(1) person and subject to the limit for each person, a total limit of three hundred thousand

dollars ($300,000.00) for all damages arising out of bodily injuries to or death of two (2) or

more persons in any one (1) accident.

2. Comprehensive general contractor's property damage liability insurance providing for a limit

of not less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) for all damages arising out of injury to or

destruction of property in any one (1) accident and subject to that limit per accident, a total

aggregate limit of three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00) for all damages arising out

of injury to or destruction of property during the policy period.

3. All insurance required herein must cover below-grade damage to be in full force during the

entire construction process; and further be with a company approved by the City of Neosho;

and such insurance shall cover the licensee and all employees of the licensee who may

perform work in the City of Neosho, under the provisions of this Article.

4. Each contractor shall file a certificate showing that he/she has Workers' Compensation

insurance if, under the laws of the State, he/she is required to carry such insurance.

5. Failure to comply with any of the requirements of this Section at any time during the term of

the license shall result in immediate forfeiture of such license.

6. Unless otherwise provided, if a contractor performs work for the City of Neosho, the cost of

which is estimated to exceed fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00), a performance bond

running to the City, to the contract amount.

B. In addition to the requirements set forth above by this Section and the license fees required to be

paid,

each applicant for a plumber's license shall comply with all provisions of the Plumbing Code of the

City.”

If this project is in reference to a Stormwater Runoff Project, please reference Section 430.188 of City

Code that states:

A. Performance Bonds and Other Assurances for Completion of Stormwater Management

Improvements. Upon approval of the Final Stormwater Management Plan, but before the issuance of

building permit, the City Building Inspector may require the applicant to post a performance bond,

cash escrow, certified check, or other acceptable form of performance security for the amount of the

work to be done pursuant to the approved Stormwater Management Plan.

B. Maintenance Agreement. A maintenance agreement, approved by the Governing Body of the City

of Neosho, assuring perpetual maintenance of stormwater management improvements shall be

agreed upon by the City and the applicant, if the facilities are to be maintained by the developer.

C. Maintenance Bond. A two (2) year maintenance bond against defects in workmanship may be

required by the City for any portion of the stormwater management improvements dedicated to the

public.

*Missouri Prevailing Wage Rate if over $75,000.00 (A copy of the Missouri Prevailing Wage Rate is

attached)

*Payment Bond Required for projects over $50,000.00

*City of Neosho Business License required

*W-9 Required

* Proof of Workers Compensation Coverage Provided w/ Bid

The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to accept the lowest or best bid. The City

reserves the right to split bids, if in the best interest of the City.

Thank you,

David Kennedy

City Manager

BID SPECIFICATIONS:

• The bid packet is for the opening and closing of graves at the

City of Neosho IOOF Cemetery, as well as stamping the grave

dirt down after closing, topping with black dirt, and seeding the

grave area.

• The black dirt and grass seed will be supplied by the Cemetery.

• You must have at least five years’ experience working in the

opening and closing of graves.

• Please provide at least three references from area cemeteries.

• Please fill in your bid on the bid form and place any additional

fees that are not mentioned in the graph.

This will be a three-year contract.

BID FORM

Fees for the City of Neosho IOOF

Cemetery

Open & Closing Fee

Cremation

Weekend or Holiday Burial

After 4pm any day of the week

If it is after 4pm and on a Weekend or Holiday

Removal of Fill Dirt to City Dump Site

Cost for Placement of Cremains into the Grave

Space

Traditional Burial

Weekend or Holiday Burial

After 4pm any day of the week

If burial is after 4pm and on a Weekend or

Holiday

Removal of Fill Dirt to City Dump Site

Any Additional Fees not reference above:

__________________________________________________________________________

I certify that this bid on stated piece(s) of equipment meets or exceeds the bid specifications

(unless otherwise noted).

COMPANY:

ADDRESS:

_______

PHONE:

_______

EMAIL:

_______

BY:

AFFIDAVIT of COMPLIANCE

Section 285.530.2

State of Missouri

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County of _____________

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Now this ___day of _______________ , 20__, the undersigned, being first duly sworn,

deposes and says:

1. I am more than 18 years of age.

2. I make this affidavit from my personal knowledge of the facts stated herein or upon

information and facts available to me as a duly authorized owner, partner, corporate or LLC

officer or Human Relations Director of _______________________________________

(name of Corporation, LLC, sole proprietorship or partnership)

3. I am authorized to make this affidavit on behalf of _______________________________.

(name of business entity, same as above)

4. I state and affirm that________________________is enrolled and is (name of business

entity, same as above) currently participating in E-Verify, a federal work authorization

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