Description
This solicitation seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive grounds‑maintenance services—including mowing, edging, mulching, weed control, chemical applications, ornamental shrub and tree care, seasonal color installations, and trash removal—for a portfolio of Department of Water Resources facilities across Gwinnett County. The contract is a competitive sealed‑bid, annual agreement with four optional one‑year renewal options. Bidders must submit a sealed package containing all required forms, insurance certificates, licensing documentation, references, and pricing per‑visit for both primary (April‑Oct) and secondary (Nov‑Mar) service windows. The work includes high‑frequency visits to both small utility sites (≈90) and six large filter‑plant facilities, requiring crews with proper Georgia pesticide‑applicator licenses, uniformed staff, and marked vehicles.
• Scope covers mowing, edging, weed‑eating, mulch/pine‑straw installation, herbicide/fertilizer applications, shrub/tree pruning, seasonal planting, and debris removal.
• Service frequency: bi‑weekly (small sites) or weekly (large sites) during April‑Oct; monthly visits Nov‑Mar.
• Mandatory documentation: insurance (A‑7 rating), GA pesticide‑applicator license (Category 24), E‑Verify, non‑collusion affidavit, references, ethics affidavit, and various forms listed in the bid package.
• Contract term: 1 year with up to four one‑year renewal options; pricing must remain firm for the initial year, with percentage adjustments for renewals.