What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe City of Commerce seeks proposals for landscaping services to maintain city-owned properties. The initial contract will be for one year, with potential for renewal.
Scope of work
- Maintain grass and vegetation on City properties and rights-of-way
- Provide and maintain all conventional mowing equipment, small equipment, and hand tools
- Mow turf areas on weekly or biweekly schedules per Attachment A
- Control weeds in landscaped beds, along concrete borders, and in turf
- Remove leaves and other landscaping debris
- Prune vegetation as directed by the City of Commerce
- Fertilize turf as necessary
- Coordinate monthly landscaping services and interact with applicable City departments
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Complete proposal | 20 Points |
| Applicant must show complete understanding of the services to described in this RFP | 15 Points |
| Experience and Past Performance | 20 Points |
| Cost | 45 Points |
Minimum qualifications
- Not currently debarred from bidding on contracts by any agency of the State of Georgia
- Registered with and participating in the federal E-Verify program under O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91
- Provide at least three (3) client references similar in size or complexity in Georgia
- Compliant with Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 anti-discrimination provisions
Documents to include with your response
- Executive Summary
- Company Background
- Client References (at least three)
- Proposal Sheet with Total All-Inclusive Not to Exceed Maximum Price in a separate envelope
- Completed vendor master form and current W-9
- Execution of Proposal form (notarized)
- Addenda Acknowledgement Form
- Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act Affidavit (notarized)
- Bid bond equal to 5% of the base proposal
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy and electronic copy
- Instructions
- Submit one (1) original, one (1) copy, and one (1) fully executable electronic copy (PDF) in a sealed envelope labeled with vendor name, address, RFP 27-005, and title to City of Commerce, P.O. Box 348, 110 State Street, Commerce, GA 30529, Attn: Finance Specialist. Hand deliveries accepted 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.