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TOWN OF HAMBURG, NEW YORK REQUEST FOR WEED/GRASS CUTTING SERVICES (2026 SEASON) FOR THE CODE ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT Your firm is hereby invited to submit a proposal to provide professional weed and/or grass removal services as authorized by the Town of Hamburg Code Enforcement Department. The requested services and related proposal requirements are as described below. General The Town of Hamburg Code Enforcement Department is responsible for the enforcement of Town of Hamburg Local Law No. 9-1974 (Chapter 75) Brush, Grass and Weeds, Village of Hamburg Local Law No. 3 – 1998 Section 182-2 and Village of Blasdell Chapter 95 Article 1. These local laws provide for the cutting and removal of high grass and weeds verified to be in excess of ten inches of height by the Town and when determined that the owner of such property has failed to comply with the Town of Hamburg certified mail notification. This Department is seeking a reliable contractor to perform the cutting and removal of high grass and weeds located on those properties found to be in violation within the Town of Hamburg and the Villages of Hamburg and Blasdell. These services would be executed on an “as directed basis” under the supervision of the Town of Hamburg Code Enforcement Department. The cost of these services under such agreement will be funded through Town account A 3620.469 (Clean up of properties). This request for proposal neither commits the Town of Hamburg to select the contractor nor reimburse any costs associated with the preparation or submittal of proposals in this regard. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, should it be deemed to be in the best interest of the Town of Hamburg. Scope of Work Services The services to be provided by the contractor are to include, but not to be limited to, the following: (A) Initial Cutting (1) After receiving notification by the Code Enforcement Department as to the location of violation, perform a site visit to investigate and become familiar with the specific physical conditions essential to the required scope of work. It is essential that the contractor notify the Code Enforcement Department of any obstructions present on the premises such as tree limbs, brush or refuse which would impede their ability to perform the cutting. Upon approval from the Code Enforcement Officer the contractor shall remove any of the obstructions from the premises prior to undertaking the initial cutting. 24