I-20 Landscape Maintenance Bid

Douglas County Board of Commissioners is seeking sealed bids for landscape maintenance services at four Interstate 20 (I-20) interchanges located within the county: Liberty Road (Exit 26), Post Road (Exit 30), Lee Road (Exit 41), and Thornton Road (Exit 44). The procurement (Bid No. 25-011) requires qualified firms to provide all materials, labor, and equipment for comprehensive landscape maintenance, following Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Standard Specifications. Key deliverables include regular mowing, fertilization, pruning, weed control, and plant bed maintenance, with a contract term of one year and potential renewal for three additional one-year periods. A mandatory pre-solicitation meeting is scheduled for May 20, 2025, with bid proposals due by June 5, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond and demonstrate compliance with GDOT specifications, with evaluation likely focusing on technical capability, proposed maintenance approach, and adherence to county requirements.

The procurement includes a mandatory 15% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal, which can be achieved through prime contracting, sub-contracting, joint-venture, or mentor/protege relationships as permitted by GDOT requirements. Contractors must be registered with GDOT and comply with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act, requiring use of the E-Verify program for workforce authorization. All bidders must provide performance and payment bonds at 100% of the contract amount and maintain specific insurance coverages. Successful bidders will be required to execute the contract and provide required documentation within 15 calendar days of award notification. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive maintenance requirements and multiple interchange locations suggest a substantial contract value. The county reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to award the contract to a bidder other than the lowest bidder, prioritizing the best overall value and compliance with specified requirements.