What the buyer needs
AI summaryJefferson County Schools seeks proposals for athletic field maintenance services at Jefferson County High and Middle Schools. The contract term will be three years, beginning as early as possible and ending January 31, 2030. Services include soil analysis, pest and grass treatments, and irrigation system maintenance. The contractor must provide commercial-grade equipment and licensed chemical applicators. The school district reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to accept the most advantageous. The lowest bid price does not guarantee contract award.
Scope of work
- Soil sampling and testing for each field
- Two fire ant treatments and one general insect application per year
- Spring and fall pre-emergent, post-emergent, and spot spray weed control
- Three fertilizer applications and one late-summer fungicide application
- Irrigation system maintenance including sprinkler head repair and timer settings
- Mowing, trimming, edging, and keeping fields ready for play
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Service, reputation, product knowledge, and experience | Not specified |
| Bid cost | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Licensed chemical applicators required for all chemical applications
- Minimum of three references for projects/contracts of similar size and scope
- Commercial grooming mower with discharge deflectors or mulching deck and low-profile turf tires
- Commercial weed trimmers with deflection guards and commercial blowers
Documents to include with your response
- Proposal with content and format described in the RFP
- Minimum of three references
- Proof of insurance (within 10 calendar days of award)
- Completed E-Verify Affidavit Form (within 10 calendar days of award)
- General Contract for Services (within 10 calendar days of award)
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed proposal (delivered in person or mailed)
- Instructions
- Submit to Jefferson County Board of Education, 1001 Peachtree Street, Louisville, GA 30434; plainly mark with RFP title, number JC-11-06-01, and due date/time.