26RFP092026K-DB Standby Landscape Design & Installation Countywide 2027

Fulton County, Georgia ("County") is seeking a qualified and experienced firm to provide Standby landscape design, installation of all materials, labor, technical expertise, etc. and appurtenances necessary to provide landscape design and installation at Countywide facilities to include ground covers, shrubs and trees, site grading and drainage, irrigation repair and installation, tree removal and site amenity purchases on an "as needed" basis identified within this Request for Proposal (RFP).

Fulton County desires to retain qualified and experienced contractors to provide landscape design and installation services under this contract and that has the flexibility to provide maintenance, professional services and installation support for the Department of Real Estate and Asset Management's capital landscape program.

These requirements may include, but are not limited to the following: minor design and installation activities or a simple replacement or repair of a landscape asset, or total redesign and installation of a complete landscape package for a building. The work will require limited design plans, and rehabilitation work to repair damaged or missing landscape cover, turf, trees, sidewalks, and walking trails. The work will also require a limited hardscape design plan and rehabilitation work to repair concrete or asphalt pads or trails, along with the removal of damaged landscaping features and assets.

The County is looking to improve the landscape design and aesthetic of these selected facilities. The selected County facilities require varying levels of upgrade or rehabilitation to the existing landscape design or grounds infrastructure.

Submission method

All proposals will be received by the Department of Purchasing & Contract Compliance electronically through BidNet Direct at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/georgia/fultoncounty on or before Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 11:00 A.M., legal prevailing time. Any proposals received after this appointed schedule will be considered late and will be returned unopened to the Proposer.

Evaluation

All proposals will be evaluated using the criteria specified in Section 4 of this RFP. [...] Awards will not necessarily be based on cost alone.

Insurance

Upon award, the successful Proposer must obtain at their expense, a Certificate of Insurance ("COI") with policy limits equal to or greater than the limits outlined in Section 7.

Contract term

The "Commencement Term" of this Agreement shall begin on the January 1, 2027 [...] and shall end absolutely and without further obligation on the part of the County on the 31st day of December 2027. [...] this Agreement may be renewed at the written option of the County upon the approval of the County Board of Commissioners for two (2), one-year ("Renewal Terms").

E-Verify

A completed affidavit must be submitted on the top of the bid/proposal at the time of submission, prior to the time for opening bids/proposals.