Description
The County of Gwinnett seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive grounds‑maintenance services for its Department of Water Resources facilities. The contract is a one‑year, competitively‑sealed bid with up to four one‑year renewal options, covering routine mowing, edging, weed control, mulching, seasonal flower installations, and chemical applications across more than 250 small sites and six major water‑treatment facilities. Bidders must hold a Georgia pesticide applicator license, meet specific insurance requirements, and submit extensive documentation.
• Service scope includes bi‑weekly to weekly mowing, mulch/pine‑straw installation, herbicide applications, ornamental shrub and tree pruning, seasonal color planting, and trash removal.
• Optional landscaping items (core aeration, sod installation, additional chemical applications) are priced on a time‑and‑material basis; material costs are capped at 10 % of each large‑site budget.
• Mandatory qualifications: GA Dept. of Agriculture pesticide applicator license (Category 24), required insurance (minimum $2 M CL, $1 M auto, $500 K workers’ comp), and submission of multiple affidavits (E‑Verify, non‑collusion, code of ethics).
• Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes to the Gwinnett County Purchasing Division by 2:50 PM on 2 Nov 2026; a pre‑bid conference and several site visits are scheduled for late September–early October.
• The contract begins upon award and runs for one year, with the potential for four additional one‑year extensions, provided pricing adjustments are pre‑approved.