2025 Annual Landscaping and Grounds Maitenance

The contract involves comprehensive grounds maintenance services across approximately 132 sites in Dalton, Georgia, including administrative and operational campuses, water and wastewater treatment facilities, substations, lift stations, gas odorant stations, water booster stations, and multiple LAS solar fields. The scope encompasses a wide range of tasks such as mowing, edging, shrub pruning, fertilization, weed and debris control, irrigation system inspection and repair, and special maintenance for structures like reservoirs, earthen dams, and wetlands. Maintenance activities are detailed to ensure high standards of appearance, safety, and environmental protection, with specific requirements for working around sensitive areas like solar panel fields, wetlands, and earthen dam structures. The work must be performed in accordance with detailed specifications, with inspections and approvals from Dalton Utilities, and is scheduled to commence within 30 days of the notice to proceed, with a project duration of up to three years. The contract emphasizes strict compliance with safety, licensing, and insurance requirements, including comprehensive coverage and bonding. Bidders must demonstrate technical experience, adequate resources, and the ability to start work promptly. The procurement process involves pre-qualification, a mandatory pre-bid meeting, and submission of detailed bids by August 7, 2025. The contract incorporates provisions for additional work, with unit pricing for unforeseen tasks, and includes performance and payment bonds, along with liquidated damages for delays. The agreement is non-exclusive, allowing Dalton Utilities to employ other contractors or perform work in-house, and contains detailed clauses on notices, subcontractor approval, confidentiality, and safety protocols. Overall, the contract aims to ensure professional, reliable, and environmentally responsible grounds maintenance across all specified sites, with a focus on quality, safety, and responsiveness to the Owner’s operational needs.