Parks, Sports Fields and Trails Landscape and Maintenance Services

The City of Stonecrest, Georgia, located in DeKalb County, is seeking bids for comprehensive landscape and maintenance services for nine city parks, sports fields, and trails, covering approximately 389.89 total acres. The Invitation to Bid (ITB-0013-25) requires a contractor to provide weekly maintenance services including edging, pruning, tree and shrub maintenance, ground cover management, turf maintenance, weed control, pest management, fertilization, mulch installation, litter removal, and irrigation system maintenance. Qualified bidders must possess specific state licenses, including a Certified Landscape Technician, Certified Arborist, and Certified Pesticide Applicator. The bid was issued on September 5, 2025, with electronic submissions required through the Bidnet platform by October 7, 2025, at 3:00 PM. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest-priced responsive and responsible bidder, with comprehensive insurance requirements including commercial general liability ($1M per occurrence, $2M aggregate), professional liability, workers' compensation, and environmental impairment liability.

The procurement opportunity includes provisions for disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) participation, with the city establishing goals for including minority-owned and small businesses in the procurement process. Bidders must comply with various state regulations, including the Drug-Free Workplace Act, Security and Immigration Compliance Act, and E-Verify requirements for workforce authorization. The initial contract term is one year, with potential renewals for up to five years, and each renewal potentially including a 3% annual increase. While no incumbent vendor is specified, the contract allows for comprehensive services across multiple park locations including Browns Mill Park Complex, Southeast Athletic Complex, Salem Park, Gregory Moseley Park, Fairington Park, Everett Park, Panola Shoals, and Miller Grove Park. Although specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the bid structure suggests the city is seeking a comprehensive, long-term maintenance solution with the flexibility to adjust services across multiple municipal recreational spaces.