Landscape Maintenance Addendum No.1

Location:	Georgia
Posted:	Mar 11, 2026
Due:	Mar 13, 2026
Agency:	City Schools of Decatur
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	S - Utilities and Training Services
Solicitation No:	ITB 26-002
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Vision

We strive to cultivate an educational foundation that empowers students to realize

their full potential, thrive as productive global citizens, ignite positive change,

and create a more just and equitable world.

ADDENDUM NO. 1

DATE:

TO:

March 3, 2026

All Offerors

FROM:

Lonita S. Broome, PhD

Chief Financial Officer

RE:

ITB No. 26-002 - Landscaping Services

Addendum No. 1 for the above - referenced solicitation.

A. REVISED CLOSING DATE: ITB No. 26-002, Landscaping Services, has been revised. The new closing date is

March 13, 2026, at 1:30 PM.

B. The following questions were received, and City Schools of Decatur (CSD) responded to the solicitation

referenced above.

1. Is this currently in-house or through a vendor?

In-house.

2. What is the current spend as it pertains to the RFP, and does the prior scope align?

The current spend is $266k, and yes, the prior scope is aligned. This request is an

ITB, not an RFP. CSD will review pricing for award determination.

3. Which properties have playgrounds?

All 10 schools have playgrounds or outside areas.

4. What are the addresses of the four properties?

● 204 Westchester Dr., Decatur, GA 30030

● 208 Westchester Dr., Decatur, GA 30030

● 212 Westchester Dr., Decatur, GA 30030

● 972 S. McDonough St., Decatur, GA 30030

5. Bid documents state: The contractor is required to provide a $25,000.00 Fidelity Bond

for each school. Does that amount to (10) x the $25,000.00 for each actual school?

No, the contractor is required to provide a $25, 000.00 Fidelity Bond for the entire

project.

Dr. Carmen Sulton

Chair

Hans Utz

Vice Chair

Tracey Anderson

Board Member

James Herndon

Board Member

Dr. Jana Johnson-Davis

Nia Batra

Board Member

Student Representative

125 Electric Avenue ● Decatur, Georgia 30030 ● 404-371-3601 ● www.csdecatur.net

6. On page 34, under the scope of work, brush control in native areas and hand watering

are listed as requirements. During the pre-bid walk, it was not clear how this is applicable

to the job scope. Please clarify these tasks and whether to include them in the base

price.

The only site this is required for is Legacy Park. Please include the price for that

location only.

7. On page 38 under D: Maintenance Task – Lawn Care, the frequency is described as

weekly during the growing season and bi-weekly from November to February. On the Bid

schedule, page 48, each property frequency is listed as 2x Monthly. Please clarify the

frequency and provide the number of service visits to include in base pricing.

Weekly during the growing season and Bi-weekly from November to February.

8. Are there any turf areas: i.e. sodded turf at Legacy Park, turf behind Tally Street, or any

other turf areas at any school that require a fertilizer/ weed control program?

There are no turf areas that need fertilizer/weed control.

9. Are there any trails to maintain?

No.

10.Can industry-standard herbicides be used at any of the sites? Are there any restrictions?

Herbicides should not be used.

11.Does the playground mulch need to be certified as play soft playground mulch?

Yes, playground mulch must be certified play soft playground mulch.

12.What type of mulch (color) is required for the existing mulched areas?

Needs to match the existing mulch at each location.

13.How many bales of Pine Straw/Yards of Mulch have historically been installed

system-wide at all schools per year?

Approximately 1500 cubic yards of playground mulch.

Approximately 12,000 bales of pine straw.

14.Do you want mulch/pine straw placed just in front of the buildings or all around the

buildings?

Needs to match the existing layout.

15.Is weekend/evening work permitted?

Yes.

16.Scope of work states Pruning over 16' is not part of the scope of services and will be

handled by use of a Discretionary Work Request Form. Does this include the limbs that

are currently hanging over rooftops, against buildings?

Yes.

17.Are you able provide site maps?

No.

18.Confirm that no irrigation is needed in the proposal.

No irrigation is needed.

19.Please clarify if we need to include any hand watering. If so, what properties?

No hand watering is needed.

20.Is the black mulch around the alumni benches at Decatur High to be included in

our bids? How many applications?

Yes, included in bid. 1 application

All other terms and conditions remain the same.

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Landscape Maintenance Addendum No.1

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