I-20 LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE BID

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners is soliciting sealed bids for landscape maintenance services at four I-20 interchanges: Liberty Road (Exit 26), Post Road (Exit 30), Lee Road (Exit 41), and Thornton Road (Exit 44). The selected contractor must provide all labor, materials, and equipment to perform year-round mowing, weeding, and plant bed care every two weeks, adhering to GDOT Standard Specifications and ANSI A300 Part 1 pruning guidelines. The initial contract term is one year, with the possibility of three additional one-year renewals. Awarding is based on best value, with preference given to local vendors within five percent of the low bid. Bidders must be registered with the Georgia Department of Transportation and meet a 15 percent DBE participation goal. Required submissions include a 5 percent bid bond for proposals over 100,000 dollars, a non-collusion affidavit, a no-conflict-of-interest certification, and E-Verify compliance affidavits. The successful bidder must provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including general liability and auto liability of at least 1 million dollars. Proposals must be submitted via BidNet Direct by September 11, 2026.