57200-EGSC Landscape & Grounds Maintenance

Background
East Georgia State College (EGSC), part of the University System of Georgia, is seeking proposals for Grounds Maintenance services for its campus located in Swainsboro, Georgia. Established in 1973, EGSC serves approximately 1,800 students, with on-campus housing for around 400 students. The college aims to maintain its campus grounds effectively through this contract.

Work Details
The contractor will provide labor, equipment, and tools necessary for grounds maintenance across approximately 54.73 acres of the Swainsboro campus. Specific tasks include:

- **Mowing**: All grass areas within designated sections will be mowed weekly from April to October and bi-weekly from November to March. The perimeter of ponds will be trimmed monthly.

- **Edging**: Curbs, sidewalks, and bases of trees will be edged bi-weekly or monthly depending on the section.

- **Fertilization**: Annual aeration in inner campus areas.

- **Weed Control**: Mandatory control in cracks, planted beds, and brown spaces with specified frequencies.

- **Planted Areas Maintenance**: Includes collection and redistribution of fallen pine straw and monthly maintenance of shrubbery beds.

- **Parking Lots & Sidewalks**: Regular cleaning to remove debris.

- **Leaf Removal**: Blowing leaves from various areas into cutting zones for mulching or bagging.

The contractor must also adhere to safety regulations and maintain a professional appearance at all times.

Period of Performance
The contract will run from July 1 to June 30 each year, with an initial term of one year and options for four additional one-year renewals.

Place of Performance
The services will be performed at East Georgia State College's Swainsboro campus located at 131 College Circle, Swainsboro, Georgia 30401.