2027-2029 MOWING AND LANDSCAPING SERVICES FOR (3) CEMETERY LOCATIONS

The City of Dalton is seeking proposals for mowing and landscaping services at three cemetery locations: West Hill, Oak Hill, and Old Presbyterian. The contract covers an initial one-year term from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027, with the city holding an option to renew for two additional years. The selected contractor must provide all supervision, labor, materials, and equipment. Key responsibilities include weekly mowing and trimming from March 1 through November 15, and twice-monthly service from November 15 through December 15. Specific requirements include using mowers with mulching decks, blowing clippings off monuments on the same day, and maintaining a minimum staff of four workers for West Hill Cemetery. Additionally, the contractor must handle shrub pruning, annual planting, and pine bark mulch installation at the Cemetery Chapel. Proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes by 4:00 PM on October 29, 2026, following a mandatory pre-proposal meeting on October 8, 2026. To be considered responsive, bidders must submit a signed and notarized affidavit of compliance with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act, a completed City of Dalton Vendor Packet, and three current references. The city will evaluate submissions based on a scoring system. Awarded contractors must maintain general liability and auto liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, as well as statutory workers compensation. Prohibited activities include the use of herbicides and mowing on Sundays, while the contractor is not responsible for tree care. Payments will be processed monthly via electronic funds transfer within 30 days of invoice receipt.