This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Monroe, Georgia. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The project consists of the following generally described work: Maintenance Work Plan Maintenance Work Plan is to occur bi-weekly during the months of April through September, and monthly during the months of October through March. Contract terms shall be for a twelve-month period; commencing August 1, 2024 and terminating on July 31, 2025. At or before the termination of this period, the JDA will have the option to renew the contract for an additional twelve-month period. Renewal of this contract will be based on the following: 1) terms and conditions remain the same, 2) pricing is the same or within percent increase stated in original bid, 3) service is satisfactory, 4) both parties are willing to renew, and 5) JDA Board approval, if required. Weeding Maintain right of way free of weeds, exotic and invasive pest plants, undesired vegetation, and other noxious weeds. All pesticide/herbicide use shall be under the direct supervision of someone with the appropriate Commercial Category 27 (right of way use) license. When pesticides/herbicides are being applied the person applying shall have in their possession all labeling associated with the pesticide/herbicide and their license/certification. Post warning signs for pesticide/herbicide use as required by state code. Mowing and Trimming of Grass Maintain a neat appearance and clear sight lines for pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Mowing to occur in all grassed areas within the Right of Way as outlined in the plans provided. Edging/trimming to occur between paved/grassed surfaces within the Right of Way as outlined in the plans provided. Litter Completely remove all littler, debris, and other objectionable material on site. Do not deposit or blow litter, debris, and vegetation into gutters or drainage structures. Make disposal in accordance with local and state laws. Remove all graffiti within project limits. Sidewalk/Multi-Use Path Ensure sidewalk/multi-use path is clear from debris, litter, vegetation, etc. JDA will not be responsible for damages to sidewalks/multi-use trails, amenities, etc. caused by maintenance activities on the right of way. If sidewalk/multi-use trails are damaged as a result of Maintenance Work Plan, Contractor shall be responsible for repairing damages at Contractor's expense. Sidewalk/Multi-Use Path Ensure sidewalk/multi-use path is clear from debris, litter, vegetation, etc. JDA will not be responsible for damages to sidewalks/multi-use trails, amenities, etc. caused by maintenance activities on the right of way. If sidewalk/multi-use trails are damaged as a result of Maintenance Work Plan, Contractor shall be responsible for repairing damages at Contractor's expense. Bids shall be accompanied by a bid bond or certified cashier's check in an amount not less than 10% of the base bid. All bonds shall be by a surety company licensed in Georgia with an "A" minimum rating of performance and a financial strength of at least five times the contract price as listed in the most current publication of "Best's Key Rating Guide Property Liability." Performance and Payment Bonds, each in an amount equal to 100% of the contract price shall be required of the successful bidder if contract is awarded. Each Bond shall be accompanied by a "Power of Attorney" authorizing the attorney-in-fact to bind the surety and certified to include the date of the bond. Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, including without limitation, the rights to reject any or all nonconforming, nonresponsive, unbalanced or conditional Bids and to reject the Bid of any Bidder if Owner believes it would not be in the best interest of the Project to make an award to Bidder, whether because the Bid is not responsive or the Bidder is unqualified or of doubtful financial ability or fails to meet any other pertinent standard or criteria established by the Owner.