Description
The City of Forsyth is soliciting qualified landscape‑maintenance firms to provide comprehensive lawn and grounds care for its three municipal cemeteries. Contractors must submit pricing for two service options (26‑visit bi‑weekly schedule and 39‑visit mixed weekly/bi‑weekly schedule) and will be responsible for all labor, equipment, materials, and supervision needed to keep each cemetery tidy, safe, and presentable year‑round. The contract is expected to run for one calendar year, with service beginning in January and continuing through December. Proposals are due in sealed envelopes by 11:00 AM EST on 30 Oct 2026, with three hard copies and one digital copy required. Evaluation will consider cost, qualifications, past performance, and operational plan.
• Scope includes mowing, edging, trimming around gravestones, debris removal, weed control, shrub and tree pruning, plant‑bed maintenance, and hazard inspections.
• Two service frequency options: 26 bi‑weekly visits (Jan‑Dec) or 39 visits (weekly Apr‑Sep, bi‑weekly Oct‑Mar).
• Mandatory holiday‑pre‑service mowing before Memorial Day, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day.
• Contractor must hold a valid Georgia contractor license, provide insurance, and submit required documentation.
• Deliverables: three hard‑copy proposals + one USB digital copy, submitted to City Hall, Attn: Alex Smith.