When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 30, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 23, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $150,000 – $450,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by Columbus Airport Commission. The work is located in Columbus, Georgia, United States.

Airfield, Landside & Airport-Owned Property Landscaping Services (Due November 30, 2026)

SUMMARY

The Columbus Airport Commission is seeking proposals for comprehensive landscaping services, including mowing and vegetation management, for approximately 300 acres of airport property.

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DESCRIPTION

The Columbus Airport Commission requires a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive mowing, vegetation management, trimming, and associated landscaping services for approximately 300 acres of airfield, landside, and airport-owned properties. The scope includes clean-cut and rough-cut mowing, string trimming, edging, vegetation control on pavement, and limited tree/shrub trimming. The contract term is two years, from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2028, with one optional one-year extension. The contractor must maintain safe operations around aircraft, movement areas, and navigational aids, and comply with all airport security and FAA Part 139 requirements.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must complete a required escorted site review before submission
Must possess all legally required business, herbicide/pesticide, and equipment-operation licenses
Must maintain commercial general liability insurance with a minimum $2,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence
Must maintain $1,000,000 per occurrence property damage insurance
Must maintain workers' compensation insurance as required by Georgia law
Personnel entering restricted airside areas must complete airport-approved badging and TSA-required vetting
Personnel must pass applicable driver/radio practical examinations for unescorted airside access
Must demonstrate at least five years of comparable landscaping experience at commercial service airports or similar commercial businesses
Must have the ability to meet the January 1, 2027 start date

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TIMELINE

Pre-proposal site visits: November 9th – November 20th, 2026

Written questions deadline: November 23rd, 2026

Answers published deadline: November 24th, 2026

Proposal submission deadline: November 30th, 2026

Anticipated award and commencement: December 17th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Columbus Airport Commission

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Airfield, Landside & Airport-Owned Property Landscaping Services