The City of Longview wishes to contract with experienced commercial grounds maintenance professionals who have a minimum of three (3) years experience in commercial mowing contracting in the East Texas area. Bidders shall provide with bid response a list of at least three (3) references for which commercial mowing services of the same type and to the same degree as required in this bid document were provided within the last three years. Failure to submit a list of qualified references may cause bid to be disqualified. The City reserves the right to contact any or all references prior to an award. The responses of references may be considered in assessing the reputation of the bidder and of the bidder’s goods and services and the quality of the bidder’s goods and services. In turn, these factors, in conjunction with the other factors listed in Section 2.44 of this ITB, may be considered by the City in determining whether the bidder provides goods or services at the best value for the City.
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A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit will be held December 1, 2015 @ 9:00 a.m. in the Public Works Training Center located at 933 Mobile Drive.
This meeting is to answer questions regarding the bid requirements. Due to the importance of all bidders having a clear understanding of the specifications and scope of work requirements in this solicitation, attendance at mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit is a prerequisite for submitting a bid. Bids will only be accepted from those who are represented at the pre-bid meeting and site visit. Attendance at the pre-bid meeting will be evidenced by the representative’s signature on the attendance roster. Potential vendors are welcome and encouraged to take any measurements needed during site visit.
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