BL139-26 Provision of Grounds Maintenance at Department of Water Resources Facilities on an Annual C

The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive grounds‑maintenance services for Department of Water Resources (DWR) facilities throughout the county on an annual contract with up to four renewal options. Services include lawn mowing, edging, mulching, weed control, seasonal color installation, trash removal, and pesticide/herbicide applications, as well as limited landscaping tasks such as shrub and tree pruning, flower bed maintenance, and seasonal planting. The contract requires the vendor to supply all labor, equipment, materials, and necessary licenses (Georgia Pesticide Applicator Category 24, Georgia Certified Landscape Professional). Bids are due Oct 16, 2026; a pre‑bid conference (optional) is on Sep 28, 2026. The work schedule varies by site size: small sites receive bi‑weekly service Apr 1‑Oct 31 and monthly service Nov 1‑Mar 31; large sites receive weekly service Apr 1‑Oct 31 and monthly service Nov 1‑Mar 31. The vendor must submit weekly service logs, digital before/after photos, and maintain insurance and compliance documentation. • Annual grounds‑maintenance contract (1 yr) with up to 4 renewal options • Service area: multiple DWR facilities across Gwinnett County, GA • Scope: mowing, edging, mulching, weed control, chemical applications, trash removal, shrub/tree pruning, seasonal planting, and related landscaping tasks • Mandatory licenses: GA Pesticide Applicator (Cat 24) and GA Certified Landscape Professional • Required documentation: insurance, references, certifications, weekly logs, photo evidence, E‑Verify, occupation tax certificate • Pre‑bid conference (optional) Sep 28, 2026; site visits Sep 29‑Oct 2, 2026 • Bid submission deadline: Oct 16, 2026, 2:50 PM (sealed bids) • Award to lowest responsive and responsible bidder