Request For Proposals (RFP) 2026-0010, City of Stockbridge Landscape Maintenance Services

The City of Stockbridge, Georgia is soliciting proposals for comprehensive landscape and grounds maintenance services at multiple city-owned facilities under RFP 2026-0010, with proposals due July 24, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EST. Addendum No. 1, issued June 24, requires that proposers submit pricing for all listed properties and service categories without exception; partial proposals will not be accepted.

The scope encompasses turf and ground cover maintenance, litter and debris removal, tree and shrub pruning and trimming, weed and pest control applications, irrigation system inspection and maintenance, plant material replacement, and repairs to address vandalism and damage. Services are required at eleven primary locations including City Hall, Police Department, Municipal Courts, Public Works Administration Building, Municipal Park, and various streetscape and historical marker sites. The contractor must supply all labor, supervision, equipment, tools, materials, transportation, insurance, permits, and licenses.

Qualification requirements are substantial: contractors must employ at least one Certified Landscape Professional and one Certified Landscape Technician recognized by the Associated Landscape Contractors of America, maintain a minimum of five years in business, demonstrate completion of at least three similar projects in the past three years, and possess appropriate state licensure for pesticide application. Commercial general liability insurance of not less than one million dollars combined single limit per occurrence, automobile liability insurance of one million dollars, and professional liability insurance of one million dollars per claim are required.

The initial contract term is one year and three months, effective upon execution through December 31, 2027, with four optional twelve-month renewal terms at the City's sole discretion. Compensation is based on actual work performed following detailed invoices; pricing is submitted as a maximum price for materials, labor, and expenses.

An optional pre-proposer's conference is scheduled for July 1, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EST at Stockbridge City Hall. Questions are due July 10, 2026 at 12:00 noon EST. The City reserves the right to reject all bids and terminate the contract for convenience with thirty days' notice or for cause with ten days' notice.