Lawncare and Grounds maintenance

Hart County Board of Education is requesting proposals for professional lawn care and grounds maintenance services at ten property locations in Hart County, Georgia, with proposals due June 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the Board office, 284 Campbell Drive, Hartwell, Georgia 30643.

The scope includes mowing, edging, mulch replenishment, pruning, weed control, debris removal, aeration, fertilization, and sprinkler maintenance across all ten sites. Work is performed Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no Sunday work permitted without written authorization. The contractor must furnish all labor, equipment, and materials and must replace any turf or plant materials damaged due to improper maintenance at no additional cost to the Board.

Contractors must have a minimum of five consecutive years of experience in lawn and landscaping maintenance services and must submit three current professional references with name, address, telephone number, and email address. Site visits require pre-approval from Brooks Mewborn, Associate Superintendent, at least 24 hours in advance; all visitors on Hart County Charter System campuses must check in at the front office.

The contractor must carry commercial insurance: Worker's Compensation with minimum employer's liability of $500,000; General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate; and Automobile Liability of $500,000 per person and $1,000,000 per occurrence, with Hart County Board of Education listed as Certificate Holder.

Contract work must commence within 15 days of execution. The Executive Committee will evaluate proposals using a rubric scoring system, with the selected contractor recommended to the Superintendent for Board approval at the July 13, 2026 meeting. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to terminate the contract with 30 days' notice for convenience or cause.