Beverly_Hills_Water_Tower_Park.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) document from Citrus County, Florida for mowing and landscaping services covering Zone 2 properties. The County seeks a contractor to provide routine finish mowing, trimming, weeding, edging, and litter pickup at 28 specific properties including community centers, parks, boat ramps, trailheads, and roadway medians throughout the Beverly Hills, Lecanto, Inverness, and Floral City areas. Mandatory pre-bid conferences are 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, with attendance required. The deadline for submitting questions is December 19, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., and bids are 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.

Bidders must demonstrate 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. A local business preference of up to 5% may be applied if the cost differential does not exceed $10,000. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability coverage 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 Florida state law. Contractors will receive payment within 45 days of invoice submission, with monthly itemized invoices and daily cut reports required. The contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, and supplies and must maintain professional-grade equipment while adhering to County specifications for mowing heights, trimming procedures, and overall maintenance quality.