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—including mowing, mulching, weed control, ornamental shrub and tree management, seasonal color installations, debris removal, and chemical applications—for the Department of Water Resources’ facilities across Gwinnett County, GA. The contract is a one‑year term with four optional one‑year renewals, and pricing is submitted on a per‑visit basis. The County requires a Georgia Dept. of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator License (Category 24), specific insurance coverage, E‑Verify compliance, and a full set of affidavits and references. Bids must be delivered in a sealed envelope by the deadline, and the bid opening will be conducted virtually. • Scope covers ~250 sites: ~90+ small water‑service sites (bi‑weekly/monthly visits) and six major facilities (weekly visits). • Required services include routine mowing, edging, weed‑eating, mulching/pine‑straw, herbicide/fertilizer applications, shrub/tree pruning, seasonal planting, and debris removal. • Mandatory vendor qualifications: GA pesticide‑applicator license, $2 M commercial general liability insurance (A‑7 rating), E‑Verify, three references, and multiple signed affidavits.