2026-2027 Mowing/Weed Removal Contractor

Invitation to Bid

project: Violation Abatement - Mowing/Weed Removal

City of Abilene, Kansas

You are invited to bid on violation abatement mowing/weed removal in accordance with Chapter IV. Civil Offenses/Articles 6. Weeds for the City of Abilene, Kansas. Contractors will work generally unsupervised during the contract period of April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027.

The City of Abilene, Kansas, will receive sealed bids until 4:00 p.m., Thursday, March 19, 2026, at the Office of the City Clerk, 419 Broadway, Abilene, Kansas 67410. Bids received by email will not be accepted.

Submission requirements:

• Bidder must be at least 18 years of age.
• Bidder must specify the proposed hourly rate.
• Bidder must provide proof of $300,000 in liability insurance.
• Bidder must provide their own mowers, fuel, and ability to remove debris as a result of the work order.
• Bidder must be able to haul and dispose of debris to the county landfill and submit a paid receipt to the City for reimbursement.

The City of Abilene reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive technicalities under these specifications.

Upon award of the contract, the City’s responsibilities will include:

1. Issuance of work orders by email.
2. To provide a clear image or map of the property's boundaries to assist the Contractor in not encroaching on another property.
3. To clearly identify the work area of each job through a site plan/and/or photographs.
4. To review and authorize specialized equipment rental requests, including reimbursement to the contractor.
5. To reimburse any landfill expenses related to any debris removal related to the work order.

The contractor’s responsibilities will include:

1. To obtain liability insurance amounting to at least $300,000.
2. To confirm receipt of work orders by email within 24 hours.
3. To notify the City Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer via call or text at 785-200-0541 upon starting and finishing each job.
   1. All work must be completed within seven (7) business days from the date the work order is issued, unless prior arrangements have been made with the City Inspector's office. Delays in starting the work must be communicated promptly to the City Inspector./Code Enforcement Officer.
   2. Services should be performed during the City’s regular operating hours between 8 am – 5 pm Monday- Friday unless otherwise approved by the City Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer.
4. To not enter any fenced or gated areas unless otherwise approved by the City Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer.
5. To cease work and contact the City Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer with any concerns regarding the property or contact from the property owner.
6. To obtain prior approval from the City Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer to rent specialized equipment to complete a specific job. Upon approval, the contractor will coordinate all rentals and submit a paid receipt to the City of Abilene for reimbursement.

For any questions regarding this bid, please contact the City Inspector at 785-263-2355 or email For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. .

Reference: Chapter IV. Civil Offenses/Articles 6. Weeds