PA039-26 Supplemental Provision of Grounds Maintenance Services at Various Parks & Recreation Locati

Gwinnett County Government is soliciting informal written quotes for a term contract to provide supplemental grounds maintenance services at various Parks and Recreation locations, including Bethesda Park, Graves Park, Lucky Shoals Park, and Sweet Water Park. The scope of work encompasses professional turf maintenance, including mowing, edging, and blowing, as well as bed management and shrub pruning according to National Arborist Association Class II standards. Maintenance frequency is set on a weekly 7-day rotation from March through October and a bi-weekly 14-day rotation from November through February. All work must be performed Monday through Friday, and contractors are required to use mulching mowers and ensure vegetation does not exceed three inches in height. Quotes are due by October 14, 2026, and the award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible contractor. Requirements for submission include a signed contractor affidavit and agreement, a certification of non-collusion, and proof of a Georgia Category 24 Commercial Pesticide Applicators License. Depending on the solicitation requirements, a 5% bid bond, 100% performance bond, and 100% payment bond may be required, with insurance providers maintaining an A.M. Best rating of A-7 or higher. The contractor must provide weekly property service reports within 24 hours of each visit and will be paid via electronic payment upon verification of services.