T2026-05 Cemetery Mowing and Trimming

### 🌿 Tender Overview: Cemetery Mowing and Trimming Services **Cessnock City Council** is inviting tenders for the provision of comprehensive vegetation control and general maintenance services across ten (10) general cemeteries within the Cessnock City Council Local Government Area (LGA). This contract is essential for maintaining the aesthetic and respectful standards of these heritage sites. #### 📋 Scope of Work Successful bidders will be responsible for providing all necessary labor, materials, plant, and equipment. Key requirements include: * **Scheduled Maintenance:** Regular vegetation control and mowing. * **Special Occasion Preparation:** Enhanced maintenance focus in the weeks preceding Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and Christmas Day. * **Site Coverage:** Maintenance of 10 specific cemetery locations including Aberdare, Branxton, Cessnock, Ellalong, Glenmore, Greta, Kurri Kurri, Millfield, Rothbury, and Wollombi. #### 📅 Contract Details * **Duration:** 3-year term (1 July 2026 – 30 June 2028), with an option for 2 x 1-year extensions based on performance. * **Submission Deadline:** 2:00 PM, Tuesday, 5 May 2026. #### 🔍 Evaluation Criteria Proposals will be evaluated based on: * Tendered Price * Experience, Past Performance, and Referees * Work Health & Safety (WHS) and Environmental Management * Quality Management and Modern Slavery compliance #### 💡 Important Notes for Bidders * **Site Inspections:** No formal site inspections are scheduled; however, applicants are encouraged to conduct independent site visits to assess conditions. * **Pricing:** Bidders are expected to perform their own assessments of site areas, as Council cannot provide exact square meterage due to varying monument density. **Keywords:** Cemetery Maintenance, Vegetation Control, Mowing Services, Landscaping, Cessnock City Council, Horticulture, Grounds Maintenance, NSW Tenders.