Description
The City of Dalton is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive mowing and landscaping services for three municipal cemeteries (West Hill, Oak Hill, and Old Presbyterian) for the 2027 calendar year, with optional renewals for 2028‑2029. The work includes weekly mowing, weed‑eating, mulching, shrub pruning, planting annuals, installing ground pine‑bark mulch, and limited insecticide use (no herbicides). Contractors must supply all labor, equipment, supervision, and materials, maintain a minimum four‑person crew per site, and adhere to strict timing (March 1‑Nov 15 weekly, then twice‑monthly through Dec 15). The contract requires $1 M minimum general liability and workers’ compensation coverage, compliance with Georgia’s E‑Verify/Immigration Act, and submission of a notarized affidavit. A mandatory pre‑proposal meeting is on Oct 8, 2026; questions are due Oct 15, 2026; proposals are due Oct 29, 2026. The award will be a one‑year contract (renewable for two additional years) valued per‑site with a lump‑sum annual price.
• Services: mowing, edging, mulching, shrub care, planting, limited insecticide use.
• Locations: West Hill Cemetery, Oak Hill Cemetery, Old Presbyterian Cemetery (Dalton, GA).
• Schedule: Weekly (Mar 1‑Nov 15), then twice‑monthly (Nov 15‑Dec 15).
• Minimum crew: 4 workers per site each week.
• Insurance: $1 M general liability, workers’ comp as required.
• Compliance: Georgia Security & Immigration Compliance Act (E‑Verify).
• Mandatory pre‑proposal meeting: Oct 8, 2026, 10:00 AM, Public Works Office.
• Proposal deadline: Oct 29, 2026, 4:00 PM.
• Contract term: 1 year (2027) with two optional renewal years.