Thomaston-Upson County Recreation Sports Fields

The Upson County Board of Commissioners is requesting sealed bids for turf management and fire ant control services at Thomaston-Upson County Recreation Civic Center sports fields and other county parks including Sprewell Bluff, with bids due February 8, 2022 and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on February 2, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at 101 Civic Center Drive in Thomaston, Georgia.

The scope encompasses five rounds of chemical treatments across multiple athletic facilities: liquid pre-emergent applications, broadleaf weed control, fertilizer applications, grub control, and fire ant control, including infield treatments for baseball and softball fields. Attendance at the pre-bid meeting is required for bid qualification.

The contract term runs from February 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022, with either party able to terminate with thirty days' written notice. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder demonstrating the greatest value based on price, product quality, contractor qualifications, past performance, and ability to meet specifications.

The successful bidder must obtain a Performance and Payment Bond equal to 100 percent of the total contract amount from a surety company licensed in Georgia, and must maintain workers' compensation insurance at statutory limits, commercial general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million general aggregate, and automobile liability insurance with $1 million combined single limits. Insurance must be obtained within ten business days of award with certificates filed prior to work commencement.

Sealed bids must be delivered to 106 East Lee Street by 5:00 p.m. on February 8, with bid opening on February 9 at 10:00 a.m. Bid packages must include a signed bid pricing form separating labor from material costs, non-collusive affidavit, contractor affidavit regarding E-Verify compliance, SAVE affidavit, valid business license, W-9 form, current insurance certificates, and professional references. Payment terms are Net 30 upon satisfactory completion and inspection. Ken-Lawn was awarded the contract.