Lawn Care Maintenance Services for Benjamin Banneker High School

Fulton County Schools (FCS) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) No. 137-26 for Lawn Care Maintenance Services specifically for Benjamin Banneker High School located in College Park, Georgia. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive lawn and grounds maintenance services, including two monthly grass cuttings during the growing season (March through October) and winter maintenance services. Detailed specifications require precise grass height management, edging, debris removal, and maintaining a safe, aesthetically pleasing school environment without disrupting school activities. Vendors must submit digital quotes through the Euna Procurement (Bonfire) platform by 2:30 p.m. EST on October 21, 2025, with all questions required to be submitted by 4:00 p.m. EST on October 14, 2025. The contract is structured as a requirements contract with a base period and potential for four optional one-year renewals, to be awarded to the lowest priced, responsive, and responsible quoter meeting all specified requirements. Evaluation will consider compliance with detailed maintenance specifications, reference checks, and submission of all required documentation including immigration and security forms.

The procurement does not explicitly designate specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, though it emphasizes non-discrimination policies covering race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, and disability. Contractors must complete criminal background checks for employees, obtain appropriate badges, and comply with Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act requirements, including E-Verify program participation. Bidders are required to submit comprehensive documentation including references from three local corporate clients with at least two years of service history, detailed subcontractor information, and forms verifying legal and immigration compliance. While no specific contract value is listed, the solicitation notes the contract will be awarded within appropriated funds and does not guarantee a specific service quantity. The contract allows for potential award to multiple contractors if deemed in the best interest of the school district, with pricing required to remain firm for each contract year and subject to continuous inspection to ensure compliance with Fulton County Board of Education specifications.