RFPs

Nay Ah Shing Schools
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

OWNER:
Mille Lacs of Ojibwe
43408 Oodena Drive
Onamia, MN 56359

PROJECT:
Lawncare Services May 2026 – September 2026

TO:
Qualified Lawncare Service Vendors

THIS IS NOT A CHANGE ORDER NOR A DIRECTION TO PROCEED WITH THE WORK DESCRIBED HEREIN.

A. Project Overview and Scope of Work
The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe is accepting bids for the Requested Proposal (RFP) for qualified
lawncare service vendors to provide bi-weekly and on demand as needed lawncare services at the
Mille Lacs Band Nay Ah Shing Upper and Lower School within District I of the Mille Lacs Band.

Scope of project:

• Mowing for the Upper School and Lower School May 2026 – September 2026
• Mow entire lawn (height to be kept no longer than 3”) around both Upper and Lower
  School including fenced areas (playgrounds/garden lawn).
• Removal of unwanted weeds on sidewalks, parking lot, and around building
• Mow large grassy/wooded area between the Upper and Lower schools
• Tame brush, removal of branches in yard as needed
• Trash pickup as needed

B. Bidding notes:

1. Bid should show monthly cost to do the above-mentioned work schedule.
2. Provide current MLB vendor license or a copy of submitted application.
3. Provide copy of current certificate of insurance for general liability and property damage.
4. Copy of an authorized signature sheet if one is not already on file with the Mille Lacs Band.
5. List of previous projects / experience with facilities of this type / use.

All proposals must be mailed and labeled as follows:
Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
Commissioner of Education
Re: NAS Schools Lawncare services
43651 Oodena Drive
Onamia, MN 56359

Please note that the bids submitted via mail to the P.O. Box. FedEx and UPS will not deliver
to a P.O. Box and the Onamia post office will not accept hand delivered items. Please plan
accordingly to ensure the timely receipt of your bid submittal.

Permit and Contractor Requirements:
Permits: Contractors are responsible to attain all necessary permits for all work, including Mille
Lacs Band of Ojibwe (MLBO) Permits.

Contacts:
If you have questions or need additional information, please call Julie Benjamin Executive
Director of Education 320-532-4695 ext. 2147 or Stacy Boyd Operations & Maintenance
Director 320-532-4690 ext. 2212

NAY AH SHING SCHOOLS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS
FOR ANY REASON.