The City of Dalton is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive mowing and landscaping services for seven municipal sites for the 2027 calendar year, with optional renewals for two additional years. The scope includes weekly mowing (April‑Oct), bi‑monthly mowing (Mar‑Apr, Oct‑Dec), edging, leaf removal, shrub pruning, seasonal planting, mulching, weed control, and occasional ant‑killer applications. The contractor must supply all labor, equipment, materials, and supervision, comply with Georgia’s E‑Verify requirements, maintain $1 M workers’ compensation and liability insurance, and bill monthly. A mandatory pre‑proposal meeting is required on Oct 8, 2026.
• Service locations: Huff House, Hamilton House & Crown Gardens, Trammell St, Thornton/Walnut islands, Public Works Office, Burr Park, 133 Huntington Rd.
• Frequency: Weekly mowing Apr 1‑Oct 15; twice‑monthly Mar 1‑Apr 1 & Oct 16‑Dec 10.
• Additional tasks: leaf removal, shrub pruning (spring/summer), planting annuals, fertilizing, mulching with pine bark, ant‑hill control.
• Contract term: 1 year (Jan 1‑Dec 31 2027) with two optional one‑year renewals.
• Mandatory pre‑proposal meeting: Oct 8, 2026, 10:00 AM, Dalton Public Works, 535 Elm St.
• Submission deadline: Oct 29, 2026, 4:00 PM (sealed).
• Required compliance: Georgia Security & Immigration Compliance Act, E‑Verify affidavit, $1 M insurance, workers’ comp.