City Of Cherryville Accepting Bids For Mowing City Cemetery

The City of Cherryville is currently accepting bids for the mowing of the city cemetery. All bids must be submitted by June 20, 2025. This will be a 3 year contract. Please deliver your bids to City Hall, located at 116 South Mountain Street between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm Mon - Friday.

City Cemetery Mowing Contract Scope of Work

• All grass shall be mowed weekly at a height determined by the Public Works Director.

• All loose flowers must be picked up and discarded before weekly mowing.

• All markers (raised or flat) shall be trimmed weekly. This includes foot markers and head markers. Raised marker section one week then flat marker section the next week.  

• Any clippings that accumulate on markers must be removed weekly.

• All roadways and sidewalks are to be blown off weekly and edged every month.

• Any damaged markers are to be reported immediately when the damage occurs so that the owner may be notified.

• All work orders given to contractor must be completed by the following Friday.

• Invoices must be turned in on the following Monday and payment will be made the following Friday.

• Please notify the Public Works Director of all grave areas that need to be filled with dirt immediately. 

• Please keep all mowing guards intact and lowered when mowing to prevent damage to markers and safety of employees and citizens.

• No weed control chemicals are allowed in the cemetery. No exceptions.

• All flower beds are to be maintained by the City and if are in need of attention please notify Public Works Director.