RFQ Q50593A Procurement of Interior Landscaping Services

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) has issued Request for Quotations (RFQ) No. Q50593A for Interior Landscaping Services across eight MARTA facilities in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive weekly maintenance of interior plants, with specific requirements including watering, trimming, fertilizing, pest control, and plant replacement. Qualified vendors must demonstrate at least three years of experience in indoor plant maintenance and have a service technician with a minimum of one year of experience. The contract will span five years, with services performed once per week on a seven-day interval, specifically Monday through Friday during regular business hours. Quotation responses are due by May 8, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. local time, with the RFQ originally advertised on April 9, 2025. Contractors will be responsible for providing all necessary equipment, supplies, and materials, while MARTA will supply a water source. Invoicing will occur monthly through MARTA's Self-Invoicing Portal, with seasonal color changes and plant replacements billed only after installation.

MARTA has assigned a 0% goal for Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation, indicating no specific set-aside requirements for disadvantaged businesses. The total estimated contract value includes an allowance for replacement plants, mulch, and pots, though the precise budget range is not explicitly stated in the available documentation. The solicitation includes detailed specifications for plant care, mandating specific safety protocols, chemical usage guidelines, and reporting requirements. Contractors must adhere to strict standards of plant maintenance, including maintaining insect and fungus-free environments and replacing plants as necessary. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the comprehensive nature of the RFQ suggests MARTA is seeking a highly qualified and experienced interior landscaping service provider capable of maintaining a professional and aesthetically pleasing plant environment across multiple facilities. The contract appears to be structured to ensure consistent, high-quality interior plant maintenance with clear performance expectations and reporting mechanisms.