BID - Athletic Field Maintenance 2011

The document is a solicitation for bids from vendors for trash/litter clean-up and ball diamond maintenance services in Baltimore County. The document provides information on the submission process, including the required forms and electronic version of the bid proposal. It also outlines the minority and women business enterprise requirements, stating that the resulting participation requirement for this contract is 15%. The document mentions that the County's form contract is attached and vendors must submit any exceptions in writing. It also mentions the option for cooperative purchase, where the terms of the contract can be extended to other public bodies. The document includes details on the scope of work for trash/litter clean-up and ball diamond maintenance. It specifies that grooming machines can typically groom 20 to 25 fields per day, with the frequency of grooming being every other week depending on the condition of the ground and skinned area soil. The responsibilities of the contractor are outlined, including tasks such as trash removal, litter control, and maintaining the ball diamonds. A pre-bid conference is scheduled to clarify any questions, and significant changes to the solicitation will be posted on the County's website.