Provision of Grounds Maintenance at Department of Water Resources Facilities on an Annual Contract

This solicitation seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive grounds‑maintenance services for the Georgia Department of Water Resources’ facilities across Gwinnett County on an annual basis, with four optional one‑year renewals. The work includes routine mowing, edging, weed‑eating, mulching, pine‑straw installation, chemical applications, ornamental shrub and tree pruning, seasonal flower installations, trash removal, and optional landscaping enhancements such as core aeration and sod installation. Bidders must hold a Georgia Dept. of Agriculture pesticide‑applicator license (Category 24), meet specific insurance requirements, and submit a full suite of affidavits and forms in a sealed envelope. The contract is awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bid, with a firm price for the first year and percentage adjustments for any renewals. • Service coverage: ~90 small sites (bi‑weekly/monthly visits) and 6 large water‑treatment facilities (weekly/monthly visits). • Required licensing: GA pesticide applicator (Category 24) and E‑Verify compliance. • Mandatory documentation: insurance certificates, non‑collusion affidavit, references, code‑of‑ethics affidavit, contractor affidavit, E‑Verify form, and optional “No‑Bid” form. • Timeline: Pre‑bid conference 28 Sept, site visits 29 Sept‑2 Oct, questions due 1 Oct, bid deadline 21 Oct, virtual bid opening 21 Oct 3:00 PM.