Polk County Landscaping Bid
POLK COUNTY GOVERNMENT IS ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS FROM EXPERIENCED & QUALIFIED
CONTRACTORS FOR PROVIDING LANDSCAPING SERVICES FOR VARIOUS COUNTY GOVERNMENT
PROPERTIES. A CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED TO THE CONTRACTOR WHOSE BID BEST SATISFIES
THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS REQUEST & BEST SERVES THE INTEREST OF POLK COUNTY. SEALED
BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL 11:00AM EST ON THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2026, IN THE
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE LOCATED AT 216 MAIN ST IN CEDARTOWN, GA 30125. BIDS WILL BE
OPENED SHORTLY THEREAFTER IN A PUBLIC SETTING.
Scope of Work
This bid shall include pricing for the landscaping of four (4) County buildings. See below under
Locations & Responsibilities for Landscaping for specific information regarding required work.
Specifications & Requirements
The bid provided by contractor shall provide a total cost for one (1) year and shall be automatically
renewed each year unless terminated by either party. A sixty (60) day notice must be given prior to
termination. Pricing cannot be amended without prior approval from Polk County.
Locations & Responsibilities for Landscaping
1) Polk County Annex Building, 144 West Avenue, Cedartown, GA 30125
• Mow, weed-eat, edge, maintain shrubs to stay weed free, and blow-off
parking lot and sidewalk.
• March= 2 visits
April – October= Every 10 days
November – February= 1 visit per month
• Shrubs shall be trimmed at a minimum of four (4) times per year and kept in a
clean appearance year-round.
• On initial site visit, shrub beds must be cleaned out and #57 river gravel shall
be placed in all shrub beds.
• Can be mowed any time throughout the week or anytime on Saturday
2) Georgia DDS Building, 1626 Rockmart Highway, Cedartown, GA 30125
• Mow, weed-eat, edge, clear unwanted weeds in asphalt to maintain a clean
property appearance, and blow-off parking lot and sidewalk.
• March= 1 visit
April – October= 2 visits
November – February= As needed
• Can be mowed any time on Monday or Saturday
3) Polk County Animal Control, 1215 Veal Street, Cedartown, GA 30125
• Mow, weed-eat, edge, clear unwanted weeds in asphalt to maintain a clean
property appearance, and blow-off parking lot and sidewalk.
• March= 1 visit
April – October= 2 visits
November – February= As needed
• Can be mowed any time Monday - Saturday
4) Polk County Courthouse #1, 100 Prior Street, Cedartown, GA 30125
• Mow, weed-eat, edge around all concrete, maintain shrubs to stay weed-free,
and blow-off sidewalks.
• March= 2 visits
April – October= Every 10 days
November – February= As needed (Minimum 1 visit per month)
• Trim shrubs as needed (Minimum 4 times per year)
• Apply a pre-emergent on the courthouse lawn twice a year (March & October)
• By April 15, 2026, shrub beds must be created around shrubs and pine straw
must be placed in the shrub beds to create a clean appearance. Pine straw
replacement must take place again in October 2026. In following years, pine
straw replacement must take place in April and October each year.
• Can be mowed any time before 9AM or after 5PM throughout the week or
anytime on Saturday
The successful Contractor shall purchase from and maintain in a company or companies
authorized to do business in the state of Georgia the following types of insurance.
Statutorily required workers’ compensation insurance.
Liability insurance, with an endorsement naming the County as an additional
insured, and with limits of not less than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence and
$2,000,000.00 aggregate.
The Contractor shall provide the County with certificates of insurance prior to the
start of the contracted services and thirty (30) days’ written notice prior to
cancellation.
Minimum Qualifications
Must have an active business license in the County or City that the Company’s address is
located in.
Must have a Georgia Pesticide Contractor License from the Georgia Department of
Agriculture.
References
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***Special Bid Note: Trammell Lawn Care of Cedartown, Georgia provided Polk County, GA
Government with landscaping scope of work recommendations for this bid. This note shall not
constitute a disqualification of the stated company above from bidding on this project. A contract
will be awarded to the contractor whose bid best satisfies the requirements for this request &
best serves the interest of Polk County.
BID INFORMATION
Company Name: __________________________________
Company Address: _______________________________________________
Company Phone #: _____________________
Company’s Annual Total Bid Price: ______________________
Company Representative Signature: _________________________
Date: _____________
ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS BID SHALL BE DIRECTED TO PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR,
DION SENN, 404-617-4979.
POLK COUNTY, GEORGIA
NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
The following affidavit shall accompany the proposal:
STATE OF: __________________________________
COUNTY OF: ___________________________________
Owner, Partner or Officer of Contractor: __________________________________________
Company Name, Address, County and State:
__________________________________________
The undersigned, being of lawful age, being first duly sworn, on oath says that he/she is the
agent authorized by the Contractor to submit the attached proposal and that neither he/she
nor the Contractor has directly or indirectly violated any of the provisions of Section 36-91-
21(d) of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. In making such representation, affiant further
states for himself/herself and on behalf of Contractor, that he/she is not a party to any
collusion among Contractors in restraint of competition or by agreement to submit a proposal
at a fixed price or to refrain from submitting a proposal; or with any office of Polk County or any
of its employees as to quantity, quality or price in the prospective contract; or any discussion
between Contractors and any official of Polk County or any of its employees concerning
exchange of money or other things of value for special consideration in submitting a Proposal
for:
Polk County Buildings Landscaping Bid
CONTRACTOR NAME ________________________________________
SIGNATURE _____________________________________________
TITLE __________________________________________________
Subscribed as sworn to before me this day of
20 __ .
NOTARY PUBLIC ________________________________________
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