Hay Field Management

The City of Vienna, located in Douglas County, Georgia, is seeking a qualified management company to operate and maintain two hay field sites that serve as integral components of the municipal wastewater treatment system. The procurement encompasses management of 401 total acres of irrigated hay fields across two locations: one 140-acre site and one 261-acre site. The successful contractor must possess specialized equipment, technical expertise, and operational knowledge to optimize hay field productivity and quality in accordance with Georgia's Environmental Protection Division (EPD) requirements and standards. Key deliverables include field management activities designed to maximize crop yields while meeting wastewater treatment objectives and regulatory compliance. Required qualifications for bidders include demonstrated experience in agricultural field management, possession of appropriate equipment for hay production and maintenance, understanding of irrigation systems, and familiarity with EPD regulations governing treatment system operations. Prospective bidders are encouraged to conduct site visits prior to proposal submission; interested parties should contact Tony Cox at 229-942-4493 to view the 261-acre site or Jeff Priest at 229-805-1155 to visit the 140-acre site. The posting date for this opportunity is December 15, 2025, with proposals due by January 30, 2026.

The solicitation documents do not explicitly identify set-aside designations, restrictions on bidder eligibility, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, incumbent contractors, or specific award values and budget ranges. Interested vendors should contact the City of Vienna directly through the provided site visit coordinators to obtain additional procurement details, evaluation criteria, and any supplemental documentation that may clarify bidding restrictions, organizational eligibility requirements, or budgetary parameters for this hay field management contract.