How to bid on Roadside and Sidewalk Spraying for Macon-Bibb County

What Macon-Bibb County is buying

Macon-Bibb County is looking for contractors to provide roadside and sidewalk spraying services within Macon, Georgia. This is an opportunity for businesses specializing in grounds maintenance and vegetation control to secure a contract with a local government agency.

Key dates and deadlines

The deadline for submitting your bid is Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET. Bids will not be accepted after this time. A public bid opening will follow on the same day at 2:00 PM.

An optional pre-bid conference is scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET at 700 Poplar Street, Macon, GA 31201. The deadline for submitting questions is Friday, July 31, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET via email to [email protected].

Who this opportunity suits

This solicitation is suitable for businesses with expertise in roadside and sidewalk maintenance, specifically involving spraying services for vegetation control. Firms with a background in facilities maintenance or landscaping services that include chemical application would be a good fit.

Minority, Women Owned, and other Disadvantaged Business Enterprises are encouraged to participate. The county also encourages the use of M/W/DBE subcontractors.

How to respond

Bid documents can be examined and obtained from the Macon-Bibb County Procurement Department, Suite 308, City Hall, 700 Poplar Street, Macon, Georgia 31201, or by calling (478) 803-0550. You can also view and download documents from the Georgia Procurement Registry website or the Macon-Bibb County Procurement Page.

Sealed bids, including one original and a Flash Drive, must be delivered to the Procurement Department, Suite 308, Macon-Bibb City Hall, 700 Poplar Street, Macon, Georgia 31201, by the deadline. A bid bond of not less than five percent of the bid amount, payable to the Owner, is required for your bid to be considered.

Tips for a competitive response

Carefully review all bid documents to ensure full compliance with every requirement, including the specific format for submission (one original and a Flash Drive). Pay close attention to the scope of work for roadside and sidewalk spraying to accurately prepare your proposal.

Consider attending the optional pre-bid conference to gain a clearer understanding of the project and to ask any questions you may have. If you cannot attend, submit your questions via email by the deadline. Ensure your bid bond is correctly prepared and submitted with your proposal, as it is a mandatory requirement.

If you are a minority, women-owned, or disadvantaged business, or if you plan to use M/W/DBE subcontractors, highlight this in your response. This aligns with the county's encouragement for such participation.