Description
The City of Dalton’s Parks & Recreation Department is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive mowing, edging, pruning, mulching, and leaf‑removal services for eleven city parks. The contract is a three‑year agreement (Jan 1 2027 – Dec 31 2029) with annual performance reviews and the possibility of cost adjustments. Bidders must attend a mandatory pre‑bid conference on September 24, 2026, submit sealed proposals by October 5, 2026, and may be required to provide insurance, certifications, and references. The scope includes weekly mowing from April 1 through October 15, bi‑monthly mowing in shoulder months, seasonal pruning, annual pine‑mulch installation (no hardwood bark), and leaf collection. The city reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and may award the contract in phases.
• Mandatory pre‑bid meeting: Sep 24, 2026 (10 AM) – attendance required.
• Submission deadline: Oct 5, 2026 (4 PM) – sealed envelopes to Finance Dept.
• Contract term: 3 years (2027‑2029) with annual reviews.
• Services: mowing, edging, pruning, mulching, leaf removal for 11 parks.
• Required documentation: insurance certificates, E‑Verify affidavit, references, bankruptcy certification.
• Award date: Tentative Oct 21, 2026.