RFP 2026-05 Walker County Right of Way Weed Control

Walker County Government in LaFayette, Georgia is issuing Request for Proposal 2026-05 to procure roadside weed control services covering up to 487 miles of county right-of-way. The scope of work includes up to three cycles of Johnsongrass suppression spraying along county-maintained roads and designated right-of-ways as identified by the Walker County Roads Department. Qualified contractors must demonstrate a minimum of three years' experience and submit two comparable project references completed within the past five years, project team qualifications, three professional references, and a detailed methodology describing their approach and timeline for completion. Proposals must include itemized pricing for three separate line items representing each Johnsongrass suppression cycle at 486.3658 miles per cycle. The RFP evaluation will be based on price and other factors deemed advantageous to the county. Written inquiries must be submitted by February 13, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. EDT, with Walker County publishing responses by February 16, 2026. Sealed proposals are due on March 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Walker County Administration Office, 101 South Duke Street, LaFayette, GA 30728, with the initial contract term beginning March 16, 2026 and extending through December 31, 2026, with options to renew annually for up to two additional one-year periods.

Proposals must include a completed IRS Form W-9, Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act Affidavits for both the contractor and any subcontractors with E-Verify authorization documentation, and proof of required insurance coverage including Workers' Compensation, Public Liability ($1,000,000 minimum), Motor Vehicle Liability ($500,000 minimum), and Professional Liability ($1,000,000 minimum). Contractors must furnish performance and payment bonds if the contract award exceeds $100,000. Payment will be made monthly upon completion of items and acceptance by Walker County, with 10 percent retainage held until final completion, and liquidated damages of $500 per day apply for contract overruns. Contractors are responsible for obtaining all required permits and licenses and will operate as independent contractors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. The specific contract award value or budget range is not disclosed in the available RFP materials, though the scope and three-cycle structure suggest a potentially significant award value given the geographic scale and service requirements.