Beverly_Hills_Eagleton_Park.pdf

This is a Scope of Work document for Citrus County, Florida's Invitation to Bid (ITB) 26-011 for mowing and landscaping services at County-maintained properties in Zone 2. The services encompass routine finish mowing, trimming, weeding, edging, and litter pickup at 28 specific properties including community centers, parks, boat ramps, trailheads, and roadway medians throughout Beverly Hills, Lecanto, Inverness, and Floral City. Bidders must attend one of two mandatory pre-bid conferences scheduled for December 2, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. or December 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the Grounds Maintenance Conference Room in Lecanto. The deadline for submitting questions is December 19, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., with bids due by December 30, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. through the OpenGov Procurement portal. The contract term is two years with three optional one-year renewal periods, contingent upon satisfactory performance and fund availability, with award made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

Bidders must have a minimum of two years' commercial mowing experience, possess commercial-grade equipment preapproved by the County, and maintain active Sunbiz registration. The County has appropriated approximately $31,500 for these services and reserves the right to adjust this amount based on funding availability. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability with $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate limits, automobile liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and workers' compensation compliant with state law. Payment will be made within 45 days of invoice submission, with monthly itemized invoices detailing work completed at each location required by the 10th of the month. The County may apply a local business preference of up to 5% if the cost differential does not exceed $10,000. The contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, and supplies while maintaining professional-grade equipment and adhering to County specifications for landscape work performance standards.