The City of Forsyth seeks proposals from qualified landscape maintenance contractors for Forsyth City Cemetery, Rest Haven Memorial Cemetery, and Monroe Hill Memorial Gardens. Work includes mowing, trimming, edging, debris removal, plant-bed and weed control, light tree pruning, and hazard inspection. Bidders must price either a 26-visit biweekly schedule or a 39-visit schedule with weekly visits in warmer months and biweekly visits in cooler months, and provide all labor, equipment, materials, and supervision.
The City of Forsyth seeks proposals from qualified landscape maintenance contractors for Forsyth City Cemetery, Rest Haven Memorial Cemetery, and Monroe Hill Memorial Gardens. Work includes mowing, trimming, edging, debris removal, plant-bed and weed control, light tree pruning, and hazard inspection. Bidders must price either a 26-visit biweekly schedule or a 39-visit schedule with weekly visits in warmer months and biweekly visits in cooler months, and provide all labor, equipment, materials, and supervision.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
161938
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
86
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
4,952
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
78 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:No defined/accessible process. Deprioritize and pivot to a formal competitive bid.
Coops:Frequently procures through Georgia DOAS Statewide Contracts, HGACBuy, Sourcewell, and GSA; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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City of Forsyth, GA. No accessible or defined sole source pathway. Deprioritize this route and immediately work to influence specs for a formal competitive solicitation by coordinating with the end-user department and the Purchasing Department (Windell Rutherford, wrutherford@cityofforsyth.com, 478-994-7648). Contracts require City Council authorization. The specific purchasing ordinance is not publicly available; expect procedural friction and limited exceptions.
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There is no evidence that the City of Forsyth uses cooperative purchasing today. You can position these co-ops as another option, and you can gain access to Georgia DOAS Statewide Contracts, HGACBuy, and Sourcewell through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform by reaching out to your Starbridge contact.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Forsyth
Planning And Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
Date: Aug 24, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Commission held a public hearing regarding an amended variance application for a monument sign at Pixel Market, which was subsequently recommended for approval. Additionally, the Commission conducted a design review for a proposed RaceTrac convenience store, discussing lighting, traffic flow, and site layout before unanimously approving the project.
Forsyth City Council Meeting Minutes
Date: Sep 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting addressed several municipal matters, including the approval of various street closure requests and the establishment of a standing monthly agenda item to provide formal updates on the city's discolored water issue. Public hearings were held regarding a signage variance for a convenience store and the setting of the 2026 millage rate. The Council also recognized October 6 as Commissioner Larry Evans Day and Hubbard Alumni Day, approved annexation and rezoning ordinances for multiple parcels, and authorized a final change order for the Public Works and Utilities Building. Additionally, requisitions were approved, and reports were provided on city infrastructure, community events, and potential partnerships with the Boys & Girls Club.
City Of Forsyth Council Council Retreat Minutes
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Forsyth.
Who manages procurement policies and purchasing for the City of Forsyth?
The City of Forsyth's Purchasing and Inventory Department manages procurement and purchasing, operating under the City Manager and governed by the Mayor and City Council. Department and governance details are published on the City Administration and Mayor & City Council pages.
Where does the City of Forsyth post bids and RFPs?
The City of Forsyth posts bids and RFPs on its official Bids & Solicitations webpage; the city also files solicitations valued at $100,000 or more on the Georgia Procurement Registry (GPR). Vendors should monitor both portals for notices and solicitation documents.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Forsyth?
Vendors register through the City of Forsyth Purchasing and Inventory Department; Windell Rutherford is listed as the department contact to begin vendor onboarding and to obtain required registration forms and instructions.
Native sync to Salesforce & HubSpot
Date: Aug 19, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council retreat included discussions on several infrastructure and planning initiatives, including roundabout landscaping and signage, downtown traffic flow improvements, and street sign installation projects. The council approved funding for lighting improvements at the pickleball and basketball courts and for the removal of a beaver dam to address drainage concerns. Updates were provided regarding the Comprehensive Plan, the Verizon project schedule, and proposed updates to retention and detention pond ordinances. Staff also presented a plan to issue a Request for Proposals for advisory services regarding the Forsyth Tech Campus. Furthermore, the council reviewed department reports, set the 2026 tentative millage rate and public hearing date, and established a goal for increasing city reserve funds by 2027.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
Know what buyers discuss before RFPs drop
Track City of Forsyth meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
What products and services does the City of Forsyth procure?
The City of Forsyth procures goods and services for Public Utilities (electric, water, sewer) and Public Works, including infrastructure materials, maintenance, and utility-related services; consult those department pages for typical scopes and recurring needs.
