DOT-ITB-26-1351-SG.pdf

ITBSHELL.SERVICES 8/29/2025

State of Florida Department of Transportation

INVITATION TO BID

District-Wide General Landscape Services Northern Counties: Desoto, Hardee, Highlands, Manatee, Okeechobee, Polk, and Sarasota

DOT-ITB-26-1351-SG

CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS:

Shawn George, Procurement Agent E-mail address: D1-Purchasing@dot.state.fl.us

Phone: (863) 519-2610 801 North Broadway Avenue

Bartow, Florida 33830

State of Florida Department of Transportation

Procurement Office 801 North Broadway Avenue

Bartow, FL 33830

INVITATION TO BID REGISTRATION

PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS FORM ASAP

E-MAIL TO Shawn George, D1-Purchasing@dot.state.fl.us .

Bid Number: DOT-ITB-26-1351-SG

Title: District-Wide General Landscape Services Northern Counties: Desoto, Hardee, Highlands, Manatee, Okeechobee, Polk, and Sarasota

Bid Due Date & Time (On or Before): 02/26/2026 @ 10:00AM

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INSTRUCTIONS:

THE FOLLOWING ABBREVIATIONS ARE USED IN THE PRICE PROPOSAL:

CT = Clear Trunk MG = 1,000 Gallons

CY = Cubic Yard OA = Overall

GPH=Gallons Per Hour SCH = Schedule

GW = Grey Wood SF = Square Feet

HT = Height SY = Square Yard

LB = Pound UF= Underground Feeder

LF = Linear Feet

REFER TO FDOT STANDARD PLANS ABBREVIATIONS SHEET FOR OTHER ABBREVIATIONS.

EXHIBIT "C"

DOT-ITB-26-1351-SG

BID SHEET

DISTRICT WIDE GENERAL LANDSCAPE SERVICES

Northern Counties: Desoto, Hardee, Highlands, Manatee, Okeechobee, Polk, and Sarasota

All work authorized in FDOT District 1 North which includes the Counties of: Desoto, Hardee, Highlands, Manatee, Okeechobee, Polk, Sarasota will be paid as local. There will be no payment for mileage, travel or per diem as outlined in Florida Statute 112 for work in FDOT District 1.

There will be no payment made for the use of personally owned vehicles, equipment, or other property.

This section shall not be used as a supplement for providing information other than that related to cost or price of services. All information and data shall be specific and complete to support the

Vendor's unit prices and eliminate subsequent request for additional information. Daily costs or prices shall reflect a10 hour day. The rates submitted shall be for the entire three year contract.

The Vendor shall provide a price for all items listed on the price sheet. These items cover the

Scope of Services detailed within Exhibit "A" - Scope of Services. All Exhibit "C" - Price sheet landscape improvement items and activities shall follow the most recent version of the FDOT

Standard Specifications for Road & Bridge Construction, the FDOT Design Manual, and the

FDOT Standard Plans. The attached Exhibit "C", Price Sheet shall be used to submit pricing.

DO NOT replace the Department's Exhibit "C" - Price Sheet with your own exhibits. Alterations to this Exhibit "C" - Price Sheet will in effect cause your proposal to become a "Conditional Bid" and will be found non-responsive and shall not be considered. The Vendor shall provide a firm price for each blank on Exhibit "C" - Price Sheet. If a "0" (zero) is entered, then that is the fee the proposer will receive if contracted to do the work. If a space is left blank, a space is marked N/A, or the attached forms are not utilized, the Vendor will be deemed non-responsive.

The total for all services shown on the price sheet are for price evaluation ONLY. The total for this contract will be dependent on the number and extent of tasks assigned. Execution of this contract does not guarantee that any work will be authorized.

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DISTRICT WIDE GENERAL LANDSCAPE SERVICES

Northern Counties: Desoto, Hardee, Highlands, Manatee, Okeechobee, Polk, and Sarasota

EXHIBIT "C"

DOT-ITB-26-1351-SG

BID SHEET

DIRECT LABOR

CLASSIFICATION HOURLY RATE

ESTIMATED

QUANTITIES TOTAL PRICE

(A) (B) (A*B)

Project Manager 1

Worksite Landscape Supervisor 1

ISA Certified Arborist 1

OSHA Qualified Line Clearing Personnel 1

Licensed Herbicide/Pesticide Applicator 1

Off-Duty Law Enforcement Officer (w/patrol car) 1

Laborer 1

TOTAL FOR DIRECT LABOR

Direct labor rates are to be used for activities described in the scope of services which are not provided in the landscape service rates listed in Exhibit C, pages C-3 to C-22. Hourly rates to include the cost of salaries, overhead, fringe benefits, and operating margin. All cost for Quality

Assurance/Quality Control and Accounting/Financial Management are overhead and are not billable. All direct labor rates also apply to subcontractor.

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ITEM UNIT PRICE

ESTIMATED

QUANTITIES TOTAL PRICE

(A) (B) (A*B)

Trees

1 Acer rubrum / Red Maple

a. 25 gallon each 1

b. 45 gallon each 1

c. Field grown, 6 ft. OA each 1

d. Field grown, 12 ft. OA each 1

2 Calliandra spp. /Powderpuff

a. 7 gallon each 1

c. 25 gallon each 1

d. 45 gallon each 1

3 Callistemon / Bottlebrush

a. 7 gallon each 1

b. 15 gallon each 1

c. 25 gallon each 1

d. 45 gallon each 1

4 Ceiba speciosa / Floss Silk

a. 25 gallon each 1

b. 45 gallon each 1

c. Field grown, 6 ft. OA each 1

5 Coccoloba uvifera / Sea Grape

a. 3 gallon each 1

b. 7 gallon each 1

c. 25 gallon each 1

8 Elaeocarpus decipiens / Japanese Blueberry

a. 25 gallon each 1

b. 45 gallon each 1

c. Field grown, 6 ft. OA each 1

d. Field grown, 10 ft. OA each 1

9 Eugenia axillaris / White Stopper

a. 3 gallon each 1

b. 7 gallon each 1

c. 25 gallon each 1

10 Eugenia foetida / Spanish Stopper

a. 3 gallon each 1

b. 7 gallon each 1

c. 25 gallon each 1

11 Handroanthus bahamensis (Tabebuia) / Dwarf White Trumpet

a. 15 gallon each 1

b. 25 gallon each 1

c. 45 gallon each 1

d. Field grown, 6 ft. OA each 1

12 Handroanthus chrysanthus (Formerly Tabebuia) / Yellow Trumpet Tree

Individual plant costs shall include: a worksite landscape supervisor; all labor, material and equipment necessary for installation; travel; minor maintenance of traffic (MOT) (for the purposes of this contract, minor MOT is defined as no required lane closure and when only an advance warning sign is required. MOT which exceeds the definition of "minor" shall be treated as a non-rate unit item); mobilization and demobilization; removal of surplus materials; staking and guying; watering; site preparation; repair and restoration of existing areas disturbed by installation activities including turf; soil regrading and sod replacement to match existing; undesirable vegetation control; pre-emergent herbicide;

pesticides/fungicides; fertilizing; mulching; periodic inspections; and maintenance of the planting site throughout the one-year establishment period. Installation and maintenance of plant material throughout the one-year establishment period shall be per the Exhibit "A" - Scope of Services.

PLANT MATERIAL -TREES, PALMS, SHRUBS, AND GROUND COVER:

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DISTRICT WIDE GENERAL LANDSCAPE SERVICES

Northern Counties: Desoto, Hardee, Highlands, Manatee, Okeechobee, Polk, Sarasota

EXHIBIT "C"

DOT-ITB-26-1351-SG

QUANTITIES TOTAL PRICE

(A) (B) (A*B)

a. 15 gallon each 1

b. 25 gallon each 1

c. 45 gallon each 1

d. Field grown, 6 ft. OA each 1

13 Handroanthus hetrophyllus (Tabebuia) / Pink Trumpet Tree

a. 25 gallon each 1

b. 45 gallon each 1

c. Field grown, 6 ft. OA each 1

14 Handroanthus impetiginosus (Formerly Tabebuia) / Purple Trumpet Tree

a. 15 gallon each 1

b. 25 gallon each 1

c. 45 gallon each 1

d. 65 gallon each 1

e. Field grown, 6 ft. OA each 1

15 Ilex x attenuata / Savannah Holly

a. 15 gallon each 1

b. 30 gallon each 1

c. 45 gallon each 1

16 Ilex cassine / Dahoon Holly

a. 25 gallon each 1

b. 45 gallon each 1

c. Field grown, 6 ft. OA each 1

d. Field grown, 10 ft. OA each 1

a. 15 gallon each 1

b. 45 gallon each 1

c. Field grown, 6 ft. OA each 1

18 Juniperus virginiana silicicola / Southern Red Cedar

a. 15 gallon each 1

b. 45 gallon each 1

c. Field grown, 6 ft. OA each 1

d. Field grown, 12 ft. OA each 1

19 Krugiodendron ferreum / Black Ironwood

a. 15 gallon each 1

b. 25 gallon each 1

c. 45 gallon each 1

d. Field grown, 6 ft. OA each 1

e. Field grown, 10 ft. OA each 1

20 Ligustrum japonicum / Japanese Privet

a. 25 gallon each 1

b. 45 gallon each 1

c. Field grown, 6 ft. OA each 1

21 Liquidambar styracifulia / Sweetgum

a. 15 gallon each 1

b. 25 gallon each 1

c. 45 gallon each 1

d. Field grown, 6 ft. OA each 1

22 Magnolia grandiflora 'Claudia Wannamaker' / Claudia Wannamaker Southern Magnolia

a. 25 gallon each 1

b. 65 gallon each 1

c. Field grown, 6 ft. OA each 1

d. Field grown, 10 ft. OA each 1

Jacaranda mimosifolia / Jacaranda

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QUANTITIES TOTAL PRICE

(A) (B) (A*B)

23 Magnolia grandiflora 'DD Blanchard' / DD Blanchard Southern Magnolia

a. 25 gallon each 1

b. 45 gallon each 1

c. Field grown, 6 ft. OA each 1

d. Field grown, 10 ft. OA each 1

24 Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem' / Little Gem Southern Magnolia

a. 25 gallon each 1

b. 45 gallon each 1

c. Field grown, 6 ft. OA each 1

d. Field grown, 10 ft. OA each 1

25 Magnolia virginiana / Sweet Bay

a. 25 gallon each 1

b. 45 gallon each 1

c. Field grown, 6 ft. OA each 1

d. Field grown, 10 ft. OA each 1

26 Peltophorum pterocarpum / Copper Pod

a. 15 gallon each 1

b. 25 gallon each 1

c. Field grown, 6 ft. OA each 1

27 Persea borbonia / Red Bay

a. 15 gallon each 1

b. 25 gallon each 1

c. Field grown, 6 ft. OA each 1

28 Persea palustris / Swamp Bay

a. 15 gallon each 1

b. 25 gallon each 1

c. Field grown, 6 ft. OA each 1

29 Pinus elliottii / Slash Pine

a. 7 gallon each 1

b. 15 gallon each 1

c. 25 gallon each 1

d. 45 gallon each 1

e. Field grown, 10 ft. OA each 1

f. Field grown, 14 ft. OA each 1

30 Pinus elliottii 'Densa' / Slash Pine

a. 7 gallon each 1

b. 15 gallon each 1

c. 25 gallon each 1

d. 45 gallon each 1

e. Field grown, 10 ft. OA each 1

f. Field grown, 14 ft. OA each 1

31 Quercus shumardii / Shumard Oak

a. 15 gallon each 1

b. 25 gallon each 1

c. 45 gallon each 1

d. Field grown, 6 ft. OA each 1

32 Quercus virginiana / Live Oak

a. 15 gallon each 1

b. 25 gallon each 1

c. 45 gallon each 1

d. Field grown, 12 ft. OA each 1

e. Field grown, 14 ft. OA each 1

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QUANTITIES TOTAL PRICE

(A) (B) (A*B)

33 Senna Polyphylla / Desert Cassia

a. 15 gallon each 1

b. 25 gallon each 1

c. 45 gallon each 1

d. Field grown, 6 ft. OA each 1

34 Taxodium ascendens / Pond Cypress

a. 15 gallon each 1

b. 25 gallon each 1

c. 45 gallon each 1

d. Field grown, 10 ft. OA each 1

e. Field grown, 14 ft. OA each 1

35 Taxodium distichum / Bald Cypress

a. 15 gallon each 1

b. 25 gallon each 1

c. 45 gallon each 1

d. Field grown, 10 ft. OA each 1

e. Field grown, 14 ft. OA each 1

36 Ulmus alata / Winged Elm

a. 15 gallon each 1

b. 25 gallon each 1

c. 45 gallon each 1

d. Field grown, 6 ft. OA each 1

37 Vitex agnus-castus / Chaste Tree

a. 15 gallon each 1

b. 25 gallon each 1

c. 45 gallon each 1

d. Field grown, 6 ft. OA each 1

Palms

38 Acoelorrhaphe wrightii / Paurotis Palm

a. 7 gallon each 1

b. 15 gallon each 1

c. Field grown, 6 ft. OA each 1

39 Bismarckia nobilis 'Silver' / Bismark Palm

a. 4' CT each 1

c. 8' CT each 1

d. 12' CT each 1

e. 14' CT each 1

40 Butia capitata / Pindo Palm

a. 15 gallon each 1

b. 25 gallon each 1

c. 45 gallon each 1

d. Field grown, 4 ft. CT each 1

41 Buttiagrus nabonnandii / Mule palm

a. Field grown, 6 ft. OA each 1

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(A) (B) (A*B)

42 Chamaerops humilis / European Fan Palm

a. 7 gallon each 1

b. 25 gallon each 1

c. Field grown, 4 ft. OA each 1

43 Copernica alba / Caranday Palm

a. Field grown, 4 ft. OA each 1

b. Field grown, 6 ft. OA each 1

44 Copernicia prunifera / Carnauba Wax Palm

a. Field grown, 4 ft. OA each 1

b. Field grown, 6 ft. OA each 1

44 Dypsis lutescens / Areca Palm

a. 15 gallon each 1

b. Field grown, 6 ft. OA each 1

45 Livistona chinesis / Chinese Fan Palm (Single)

a. 15 gallon each 1

b. 25 gallon each 1

c. 45 gallon each 1

d. Field grown, 4 ft. CT each 1

46 Livistona chinesis / Chinese Fan Palm (Double)

a. 15 gallon each 1

b. 25 gallon each 1

c. 45 gallon each 1

d. Field grown, 4 ft. CT each 1

47 Livistona nitida / Carnavon Fan Palm

a. 8' CT each 1

b. 14' CT each 1

c. 20' CT each 1

d. 24' CT each 1

48 Phoenix dactylifera 'Medjool' / Medjool Date Palm

a. Field grown, 12 ft. CT each 1

49 Phoenix sylvestris / Silver Date Palm

a. Field grown, 8' CT each 1

b. Field grown, 12' CT each 1

a. 15 gallon each 1

b. 25 gallon each 1

c. 45 gallon each 1

d. Field grown, 4 ft. CT each 1

51 Phoenix roebelenii / Pygmy Date Palm (Triple)

a. 15 gallon each 1

b. 25 gallon each 1

c. 45 gallon each 1

d. Field grown, 4 ft. CT each 1

52 Pseudophoenix sargentii / Buccaneer Palm

a. 4' OA each 1

b. Field grown, 6' OA each 1

53 Roystonea spp. / Royal Palm

a. 8' GW each 1

b. 12' GW each 1

c. 18' GW each 1

d. 20' GW each 1

Phoenix roebelenii / Pygmy Date Palm (Double)

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QUANTITIES TOTAL PRICE

(A) (B) (A*B)

e. 22' GW each 1

54 Sabal palmetto - Cabbage Palm

a. 10' CT each 1

b. 14' CT each 1

c. 20' CT each 1

d. 24' CT each 1

55 Sabal palmetto - Cabbage Palm (Regenerated)

a. 10' CT each 1

b. 14' CT each 1

c. 20' CT each 1

d. 24' CT each 1

56 Sabal palmetto (Curved Trunk) - Cabbage Palm

a. 10' CT each 1

b. 14' CT each 1

c. 20' CT each 1

d. 24' CT each 1

57 Sabal palmetto (Curved Trunk) - Cabbage Palm (Regenerated)

a. 10' CT each 1

b. 14' CT each 1

c. 20' CT each 1

d. 24' CT each 1

58 Serenoa repens / Saw Palmetto

b. 3 gallon each 1

c. 7 gallon each 1

d. 15 gallon each 1

e. 25 gallon each 1

59 Serenoa repens 'Cinera' / Silver Saw Palmetto

b. 3 gallon each 1

c. 7 gallon each 1

d. 15 gallon each 1

e. 25 gallon each 1

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QUANTITIES TOTAL PRICE

(A) (B) (A*B)

60 Washingtonia robusta - Washington Palm

a. 10' CT each 1

b. 14' CT each 1

c. 20' CT each 1

d. 24' CT each 1

Shrubs

61 Acrostichum danaeifolium / Leather Fern a 3 gallon each 1

c. 7 gallon each 1

d. 15 gallon each 1

62 Agave americana / Century Plant

b. 3 gallon each 1

c. 7 gallon each 1

d. 15 gallon each 1

e. 25 gallon each 1

63 Aloysia virgata / Sweet Almond Bush a 3 gallon each 1

c. 7 gallon each 1

d. 15 gallon each 1

64 Ardisia escallonioides / Marlberry a 3 gallon each 1

c. 7 gallon each 1

d. 15 gallon each 1

65 Baccharis halmifolia / Groundsel Bush

a. 1 gallon each 1

b. 3 gallon each 1

66 Bambusa Malingensis/ Seabreeze Bamboo

a. 25 gallon each 1

b. 50 gallon each 1

a. 25 gallon each 1

b. 50 gallon each 1

68 Borrichia frutescens / Silver Sea Oxeye

a. 1 gallon each 1

b. 3 gallon each 1

69 Bougainvillea spp. (bush) / Bougainvillea

a. 3 gallon each 1

b. 7 gallon each 1

70 Bromeliad Aechmea Blanchetiana Orange / Orange Bromeliad

a. 1 gallon each 1

b. 3 gallon each 1

c. 7 gallon each 1

71 Brunfelsia grandiflora / Yesterday Today and

Tomorrow

a. 1 gallon each 1

b. 3 gallon each 1

c. 7 gallon each 1

72 Callicarpa americana / American Beautyberry

a. 3 gallon each 1

b. 7 gallon each 1

73 Callistemon viminalis 'Little John' / Weeping Bottlebrush Dwarf

a. 3 gallon each 1

b. 7 gallon each 1

Bambusa multiplex 'Golden Goddess' / Golden Goddess Bamboo

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QUANTITIES TOTAL PRICE

(A) (B) (A*B)

74 Canna flaccida / Yellow Canna

a. 1 gallon each 1

a. 3 gallon each 1

b. 7 gallon each 1

a. 3 gallon each 1

b. 7 gallon each 1

77 Carissa macrocarpa 'Emerald Blanket' / Natal Plum

a. 3 gallon each 1

b. 7 gallon each 1

78 Cephalanthus occidentalis / Buttonbush

a. 3 gallon each 1

b. 7 gallon each 1

c. 15 gallon each 1

79 Chrysobalanus icaco 'Red-tip' / Red-tip Cocoplum

a. 3 gallon each 1

b. 7 gallon each 1

c. 15 gallon each 1

80 Chrysobalanus icaco / Cocoplum

a. 3 gallon each 1

b. 7 gallon each 1

c. 15 gallon each 1

81 Chrysobalanus icaco 'Horizontal' / Horizontal Cocoplum

a. 3 gallon each 1

b. 7 gallon each 1

Carissa macrocarpa / Natal Plum

Capparis cynaphallophora/ Jamaican Caper

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(A) (B) (A*B)

82 Citharexylum spinosum / Fiddlewood

a. 3 gallon each 1

b. 7 gallon each 1

c. 15 gallon each 1

d. 25 gallon each 1

83 Crinum americanum / Swamp Lily

a. 1 gallon each 1

b. 3 gallon each 1

84 Crinum spp. / Crinum Lily

a. 3 gallon each 1

b. 7 gallon each 1

c. 15 gallon each 1

85 Crinum augustum 'Queen Emma Sangria' / Queen Emma Sangria

a. 3 gallon each 1

b. 7 gallon each 1

c. 15 gallon each 1

86 Cuphea hyssopifolia / False Heather

a. 1gallon each 1

87 Ernodea littoralis / Beach Creeper

a. 1 gallon each 1

b. 3 gallon each 1

a. 3 gallon each 1

b. 7 gallon each 1

c. 15 gallon each 1

d. 25 gallon each 1

89 Ficus microcarpa 'Green Island' / Ficus Green Island

a. 3 gallon each 1

b. 7 gallon each 1

c. 15 gallon each 1

d. 25 gallon each 1

a. 3 gallon each 1

b. 7 gallon each 1

c. 15 gallon each 1

d. 25 gallon each 1

91 Hamelia patens var. patens / Florida Native Firebush

a. 3 gallon each 1

b. 7 gallon each 1

c. 15 gallon each 1

92 Hamelia patens var. glabra / Non-Native Firebush

a. 3 gallon each 1

b. 7gallon each 1

93 Ilex glabra / Inkberry

a. 3 gallon each 1

b. 7 gallon each 1

94 Ilex vomitoria / Yaupon Holly

a. 3 gallon each 1

b. 7 gallon each 1

c. Field grown, 4 ft. OA each 1

95 Illicium floridanum / Florida Anise

a. 3 gallon each 1

Feijoa sellowiana / Pineapple Guava

Forestiera segregata / Florida Privet

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(A) (B) (A*B)

b. 7 gallon each 1

c. Field grown, 4 ft. OA each 1

96 Illicium parviflorum / Star Anise

a. 3 gallon each 1

b. 7 gallon each 1

c. Field grown, 4 ft. OA each 1

97 Ixora coccinea / Ixora

a. 3 gallon each 1

b. 7 gallon each 1

98 Ixora taiwanensis cvs. / Dwarf Ixora

a. 3 gallon each 1

b. 7 gallon each 1

99 Juniperus chinensis 'Parsonii' / Chinese Juniper

a. 3 gallon each 1

b. 7 gallon each 1

100 Leucophyllum frutescens / Texas Sage

a. 3 gallon each 1

b. 7 gallon each 1

101 Viburnum obovatum / Walter's Viburnum

a. 3 gallon each 1

b. 7 gallon each 1

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(A) (B) (A*B)

102 Muhlenbergia capillaris / Muhly Grass

a. 1gallon each 1

b. 3 gallon each 1

103 Myrcianthes fragrans / Simpson Stopper

a. 3 gallon each 1

b. 7 gallon each 1

c. 15 gallon each 1

d. 25 gallon each 1 e 45 gallon each 1 f Field grown, 4 ft. OA each 1

104 Myrica cerifera / Wax Myrtle

a. 3 gallon each 1

b. 7 gallon each 1

c. 15 gallon each 1

d. 25 gallon each 1 e 45 gallon each 1 f Field grown, 4 ft. OA each 1

105 Nerium oleander / Oleander

a. 3 gallon each 1

b. 7 gallon each 1

c. 15 gallon each 1

106 Neomarica gracilis 'White' / Walking Iris

a. 3 gallon each 1

107 Podocarpus macrophyllus 'Maki' / Japanese Yew

a. 3 gallon each 1

b. 7 gallon each 1

c. 15 gallon each 1

108 Podocarpus macrophyllus 'Pringles' / Dwarf Podocarpus

a. 3 gallon each 1

b. 7 gallon each 1

c. 15 gallon each 1

109 Podocarpus macrophyllus spp. / Japanese Yew

a. 3 gallon each 1

b. 7 gallon each 1

c. 25 gallon each 1

110 Prunus umbellata / Flatwoods Plum

a. 3 gallon each 1

b. 7 gallon each 1

c. 25 gallon each 1

111 Prunus angustifolia / Chicksaw Plum

a. 3 gallon each 1

b. 7 gallon each 1

c. 25 gallon each 1

112 Pontederia cordata / Pickerelweed

a. PLUG 4" ht. each 1

113 Rhaphiolepis indica / Indian Hawthorn

a. 3 gallon each 1

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(A) (B) (A*B)

114 Schefflera arboricola 'Variegata' / Umbrella Tree

a. 3 gallon each 1

b. 7 gallon each 1

115 Strelitzia reginae / Bird of Paradise

a. 3 gallon each 1

b. 7 gallon each 1

c. 15 gallon each 1

d. 25 gallon each 1

116 Sophora tomentosa / Necklace Pod

a. 3 gallon each 1

b. 7 gallon each 1

117 Spartina spp. / Spartina

a. 1 gallon each 1

b. 3 gallon each 1

118 Trachelospermum jasminoides / Confederate Jasmine

a. 1gallon each 1

b. 3gallon each 1

119 Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Star'/ Star Jasmine

a. 3 gallon each 1

b. 7 gallon each 1

120 Tripsacum floridanum/ Dwarf Fakahatchee Grass

a. 1 gallon each 1

b. 3 gallon each 1

121 Tripsacum dactyloides / Fakahatchee Grass

a. 1 gallon each 1

b. 3 gallon each 1

122 Viburnum odoratissimum / Sweet Viburnum

a. 3 gallon each 1

b. 7 gallon each 1

c. 25 gallon each 1

123 Zamia furfuracea / Cardboard Palm

a. 3 gallon each 1

b. 7 gallon each 1

c. 15 gallon each 1

d. 25 gallon each 1

124 Zamia pumila / Coontie

a. 3 gallon each 1

b. 7 gallon each 1

c. 15 gallon each 1

125 Zanthoxylum fagara / Wild Lime

a. 3 gallon each 1

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(A) (B) (A*B)

Ground Cover

126 Arachis glabrata / Perennial Peanut

a. 1 gallon each 1

b. SOD form SY 1

127 Asclepias tuberosa / Butterfly Weed

a. 1 gallon each 1

128 Blechnum serrulatum / Swamp Fern

b. 1 gallon each 1

129 Bulbine frutescens / Stalked Bulbine

a. 1 gallon each 1

130 Dianella spp. / Flax Lily

a. 1 gallon each 1

b. 3 gallon each 1

131 Dietes iridioides / African Iris

a. 1 gallon each 1

b. 3 gallon each 1

132 Evolvulus glomeratus / Blue Daze

a. 1 gallon each 1

b. 3 gallon each 1

133 Gaillardia pulchella / Blanket Flower

a. 2" Liner each 1

b. 1 gallon each 1

134 Helianthus debilis / Beach Sunflower

a. 1 gallon each 1

135 Hymenocallis latifolia / Spider Lily

a. 1 gallon each 1

b. 3 gallon each 1

136 Iris virginica / Southern Blue Flag Iris

b. 1 gallon each 1

137 Juniperus conferta 'Blue Pacific' / Shore Juniper

a. 1 gallon each 1

b. 3 gallon each 1

138 Liriope muscari 'Big Blue' / Lily turf

a. 1gallon each 1

b. 3 gallon each 1

139 Lonicera sempervirens / Coral Honeysuckle

a. 3 gallon each 1

b. 7 gallon each 1

140 Mimosa strigillosa / Sunshine Mimosa

a. 1 gallon each 1

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(A) (B) (A*B)

141 Passiflora incarnata / Purple Passionflower

a. 3 gallon each 1

142 Phyla nodiflora / Frogfruit

a. 1 gallon each 1

143 Sod

a. St. Augustine Floratam SY 1

(Incl. watering & mowing thru 1-year establishment)

b. Bahia SY 1

(Incl. watering & mowing thru 1-year establishment)

c. St. Augustine Floratam (installation and initial watering only) SY 1

(Inc. installation and initial watering only)

d. Bahia SY 1

(Incl. installation and initial watering only)

144 Stachytarpheta jamaicensis / Florida Native Porterweed

a. 1 gallon each 1

b. 3 gallon each 1

145 Tulbaghia violacea / Society Garlic

a. 1 gallon each 1

146 Trachelospermum asiaticum spp. / Asiatic Jasmine

a. 1gallon each 1

b. 3gallon each 1

147 Trachelospermum asiaticum / Bronze Beauty

a. 1gallon each 1

b. 3gallon each 1

148 Zephyranthes / Rain Lily

a. 1 gallon each 1

149 LAGERSTROEMIA X 'MUSKOGEE' / MUSKOGEE CRAPE MYRTLE

a. 30 gallon each 1

b. 45 gallon each 1

c. 65 gallon each 1

150 LAGERSTROEMIA X 'NATCHEZ' / NATCHEZ CRAPE MYRTLE

a. 30 gallon each 1

b. 45 gallon each 1

c. 65 gallon each 1

151 LAGERSTROEMIA X 'TUSCARORA' / TUSCARORA CRAPE MYRTLE

a. 30 gallon each 1

b. 45 gallon each 1

c. 65 gallon each 1

TOTAL PRICE FOR PLANTS

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BID SHEET

DISTRICT WIDE GENERAL LANDSCAPE SERVICES

Northern Counties: Desoto, Hardee, Highlands Manatee, Okeechobee, Polk, Sarasota

IRRIGATION

ITEM UNIT PRICE

ESTIMATED

QUANTITIES TOTAL PRICE

(A) (B) (A*B)

Water Meter Non-Municipal

(Installed by Vendor)

a. 2" Turbine Water Meter each 1

b. 1-1/2" Turbine Water Meter each 1

151 Pump Station Repair/Replacement a, Submersible 5hp/230 volt/three phase removal & replacement each 1

b. replacement each 1

c. Filter Cleaning each 1

d. Ware Parts in filter Replacement each 1 e.

GFI and Power Transformer

Replacement each 1

f. Fans Replacement each 1

g. Transducer and Cable Replacement each 1

h. Output Reactor Replacement each 1 i.

Labor (Pump Station Manufacturer) hourly each 1

152 Controller Repair/Replacement

a. Two-Wire Decoder - Single Station each 1

b. Battery Controller - 1 Station each 1

153 Control Valve a.

AC Solenoid Replacement with wire splices each 1 b.

Decoder Replacement with wire splices each 1

c. splices each

d. 1" Valve internal parts replacement each 1

e. replacement each 1

f. 2" Valve internal parts replacement each 1

g. Control Wire 14-2 LF 1

154 Spray Heads (incl. fittings)

a. 4" Pop Up Spray each 1

Individual component costs shall include a worksite landscape supervisor, all labor, material and equipment necessary to install like-kind irrigation components, water jetting less than eight feet, flushing of the system, travel, minor maintenance of traffic (MOT) (for the purposes of this contract, minor MOT is defined as no required lane closure and when only an advance warning sign is required. MOT which exceeds the definition of "minor" shall be treated as a non-rate unit item, mobilization and demobilization, site restoration (trench filling with soil, sod replacement to match existing, and off-site disposal of surplus materials and debris, periodic inspections and maintenance of the system throughout the one-year establishment period, and provide required as-built irrigation plans. Work associated with pre-construction system evaluations (if required) will be billed as direct labor, refer to sheet C-2 of Exhibit "C" - Price Sheet for rates. Installation of irrigation systems shall be in accordance with the Exhibit "A" - Scope of Services.

C-17

QUANTITIES TOTAL PRICE

(A) (B) (A*B)

b. 6" Pop up Spray each 1

c. 12" Pop up Spray each 1

d. Shrub Riser Sch 40 with angle iron support each 1

e. Bubbler each 1

155 Rotors (incl. fittings)

a. 4" Pop Up Rotor each 1

b. 6" Pop up Rotor each 1

c. 12" Pop up Rotor each 1

d. Shrub Riser Sch 40 with angle iron support each 1

156 Valves (incl. fittings)

a. 1" Electric Valve each 1

b. 1.5" Electric Valve each 1

c. 2" Electric Valve each 1

d. 2" Brass Gate Valve each 1

e. 3" Brass Gate Valve each 1

f. 4" Brass Gate Valve each 1

g. 1" PVC Ball Valve each 1

h. 1.5" PVC Ball Valve each 1

i. 2" PVC Ball Valve each 1

157 Valve Box

a. 6" Round each 1

b. 10" Round each 1

c. 12" Rectangular each 1

d. 14" Rectangular Tier 8 each 1

158 Control Wire

a. #14 UF solid core LF 1

159 Sleeves, Laterals & Main Lines

a. 0.75" Sch 40 PVC LF 1

b. 1" Sch 40 PVC LF 1

c. 1.25" Sch 40 PVC LF 1

d. 1.5" Sch 40 PVC LF 1

e. 2" Sch 40 PVC LF 1

f. 3" Sch 40 PVC LF 1

g. 4" Sch 40 PVC LF 1

h. 6" Sch 40 PVC LF 1

160 Low Volume

a. 3/4" Control Zone Kit each 1

b. 1" Control Zone Valve each 1

c. Flush Valve each 1

d. Air Relief Valve each 1

e. 2" Manual Disc Filter each 1

f. Valve Mounted Pressure Regulating Module each 1

g. 0.61 GPH Dripline LF 1

161 Irrigation Repair - Technican

a. Hourly Rate each 1

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UNIT PRICE

QUANTITIES TOTAL PRICE

(A) (B) (A*B)

b. Hourly Rate with Tracking Equipment each 1

162 Irrigation Repair - Pipe

a. 3/4" Slipfix and fitting each 1

b. 1" Slipfix and fitting each 1

c. 1-1/4" Slipfix and fitting each 1

d. 1-1/2" Slipfix and fitting each 1

e. 2" Slipfix and fitting each 1

f. 3" Slipfix and fitting each 1

g. 4" Slipfix and fitting each 1

163 Temporary Irrigation

a. Tree Water Bags (20 gallon) each 1

b. Water Truck (per hour of service) each 1

164 Miscellaneous Irrigation

a. Hose Bib each 1

TOTAL FOR IRRIGATION

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DISTRICT WIDE GENERAL LANDSCAPE SERVICES

Northern Counties: Desoto, Hardee, Highlands, Manatee, Okeechobee, Polk, and Sarasota

EXHIBIT "C"

DOT-ITB-26-1351-SG

BID SHEET

MISCELLANEOUS LANDSCAPE ACTIVITIES

ITEM UNIT PRICE

ESTIMATED

QUANTITIES TOTAL PRICE

(A) (B) (A*B)

165 Planting Soil

a. 75% Clean Sand / 25% Composted Organic Material mix CY 1

b. 100% Composted Organic Material CY 1

c. 100% Clean Sand CY 1

166 Earthwork

a. Borrow Fill CY 1

b. Soil Excavation with Disposal CY 1

167 Sterile Bagged Mulch

a. Pine Straw CY 1

b. Pine Bark CY 1

c. Hardwood CY 1

168 Shell/Rock

a. Crushed Shell - 0.25 IN - 0.5 IN (No Fines) CY 1

b. Crushed Limerock (white) TN 1

c. Crushed Granite (Dark Gray) TN 1

d. 57 Stone TN 1

169 Landscape Fabric

a. SY 1

b. SY 1

170 Fertilizer

a. Trees (Granular) LB 1

b. Palms (Granular) LB 1

c. Shrubs (Granular) LB 1

d. Fertilizer (Foliage Spray/Drench) GAL 1

e. Fertilizer (Worm Castings/Vermicast - For Pines) LB 1

f. Fertilizer (Biochar - Precharged) LB 1

171 Pesticide

a. Insecticide/Fungicide GAL 1

172 Weed Control

a. Mechanical Weed Control SY 1

b. Herbicide - Woody vegetation GAL 1

c. Herbicide - Herbaceous vegetation GAL 1

d. Herbicide - Aquatic vegetation GAL 1

173 Litter Removal

a. Litter Removal AC 1

All costs to provide and install, or perform, the specified miscellaneous landscape activities listed on pages C-17 to C-20 shall be included in the unit price. Cost shall include: a worksite landscape supervisor; all labor; travel; minor maintenance of traffic (MOT) activities (for the purposes of this contract, minor MOT is defined as no required lane closure and when only an advance warning sign is required.

MOT which exceeds the definition of "minor" shall be treated as a non-rate unit item; mobilization and demobilization. Tree and palm relocation and removal costs shall also include the cost to restore the donor and recipient site locations to pre-existing conditions (including filling holes with soil, sod replacement to match existing, and off-site disposal of surplus materials and debris), material and equipment necessary to relocate/remove any plant material, staking and guying, watering, fertilizing, mulching, periodic inspections, and maintenance of the planting site throughout the one-year establishment period. The Additional six month plant establishment shall only be utilized to extend the establishment period of plants installed or relocated under this contract.

Landscape Fabric (Woven D-2 Geotextile Fabric, Aperture Size 0.25 in x 0.25 in) SYNTHETIC NON-

ORGANIC

Erosion Control Fabric (24 month lifespan, natural materials)

C-20

ITEM

QUANTITIES TOTAL PRICE

(A) (B) (A*B)

174 Mowing

a. Large machine mowing (> 15' mower) AC 1

b. Intermediate machine mowing AC 1

c. Small machine AC 1

d. Slope mowing AC 1

175 Staking and Guying

a. Trees & palms (Strapping) EA 1

b. Trees & palms (Wood Staking 2X4) EA 1

c. Trees & palms (Wood Staking 4X4) EA 1

176 Water

a. Water for existing sod MG 1

b. Water for plants MG 1

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QUANTITIES TOTAL PRICE

(A) (B) (A*B)

177 Pruning

a. EA 1

b. EA 1

178 Barrier

a. Tree Protection Barrier (Std. Plan Index 110-100) LF 1

b. Root Barrier (18 inch) LF 1

c. Silt Fence LF 1

d. Inlet Protection EA 1

179 Tree Relocation

a. Caliper < 2" EA 1

b. Caliper >2" up to 4" EA 1

c. Caliper >4" up to 6" EA 1

d. Caliper >6" up to 8" EA 1

e. Caliper >8" up to 10" EA 1

180 Palm Relocation (Excluding Sabal Palms)

a. 8' up to 14' CT EA 1

b. 15' up to 20' CT EA 1

c. 21' up to 26' CT EA 1

181 Palm Relocation (Sabal Palms only)

a. 8' up to 14' CT EA 1

b. 15' up to 20' CT EA 1

c. 21' up to 26' CT EA 1

182 Palm Removal and Disposal Fees

a. 8' up to 14' CT EA 1

b. 15' up to 20' CT EA 1

c. 21' up to 26' CT EA 1

183 Tree Removal and Disposal Fees (Flush Cut Stump 6 in Below Grade)

a. Caliper < 2" EA 1

b. Caliper >2" up to 4" EA 1

c. Caliper >4" up to 6" EA 1

d. Caliper >6" up to 8" EA 1

e. Caliper >8" up to 10" EA 1

a. Caliper < 2" EA 1

b. Caliper >2" up to 4" EA 1

c. Caliper >4" up to 6" EA 1

d. Caliper >6" up to 8" EA 1

e. Caliper >8" up to 10" EA 1

185 Palm Removal and Disposal Fees (Flush Cut Stump 6 in Below Grade)

a. 8' up to 14' CT EA 1

b. 15' up to 20' CT EA 1

c. 21' up to 26' CT EA 1

Tree Removal and Disposal Fees (Complete Stump

Removal - 18" below grade and 4' radius of root zone)

Canopy/Structural Pruning (per hour of service)

Root Pruning (per hour of service)

C-22

QUANTITIES TOTAL PRICE

(A) (B) (A*B)

a. 8' up to 14' CT EA 1

b. 15' up to 20' CT EA 1

c. 21' up to 26' CT EA 1

187 Additional 6 month Plant Establishment

a. Shrubs/Groundcover EA 1

b. Tree EA 1

c. Palm EA 1

188 Hardscape Demo/Removal (includes transport and disposal fees)

a. Concrete SY 1

b. Asphalt SY 1

c. Pavers SY 1

189 Installation and 1-Yr. Establishment for Non-Rate Item

a. 1 gallon shrub/groundcover EA 1

b. 3 gallon shrub/groundcover EA 1

c. 7 gallon shrub EA 1

d. 15 gallon shrub EA 1

e. 25 gallon shrub EA 1

f. ≤ 3" Caliper Native Tree EA 1

g. > 3" Caliper Native Tree EA 1

h. ≤ 3" Caliper Exotic Tree EA 1

i. > 3" Caliper Exotic Tree EA 1

j. ≤ 15' Palm EA 1

k. > 15' Palm EA 1

TOTAL FOR MISCELLANEOUS LANDSCAPE ACTIVITIES

Removal - 18" below grade and 4' radius of root zone)

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BID SHEET

DISTRICT WIDE GENERAL LANDSCAPE SERVICES

Northern Counties: Desoto, Hardee, Highlands, Manatee, Okeechobee, Polk, and Sarasota

ITEM UNIT PRICE

ESTIMATED

QUANTITIES TOTAL PRICE

(A) (B) (A*B)

190 22 cy Dump Truck w/driver

a. hour 1

b. day 1

c. week 1

191 22 cy Dump Truck w/driver and Disposal Fees

a. hour 1

b. day 1

c. week 1

192 416 Combination Backhoe

a. hour 1

b. day 1

c. week 1

193 Bucket Truck, up to 30 feet

a. hour 1

b. day 1

c. week 1

194 Bucket Truck, up to 60 feet

a. hour 1

b. day 1

c. week 1

195 900 Series (or equivalent) Front end loader with tree boom

a. hour 1

b. day 1

c. week 1

196 Skidstear with front end loader

a. hour 1

b. day 1

c. week 1

197 Skidstear with 6" cutter head

a. hour 1

b. day 1

c. week 1

198 Skidstear with 12" cutter head

a. hour 1

b. day 1

c. week 1

199 Skidstear with 15" cutter head

a. hour 1

b. day 1

c. week 1

MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

Includes cost of minor maintenance of traffic (MOT) (for the purposes of this contract, minor MOT is defined as no required lane closure and when only an advance warning sign is required. MOT which exceeds the definition of "minor" shall be treated as a non-rate unit item, labor to operate equipment, mobilization, demobilization and delivery or removal of the equipment from the site. All maintenance, mileage and fuel shall be included in the price. Daily prices should reflect a 10 hour day.

C-24

QUANTITIES TOTAL PRICE

(A) (B) (A*B)

200 Stump grinder (walk behind)

a. hour 1

b. day 1

c. week 1

201 Stump grinder (ride on)

a. hour 1

b. day 1

c. week 1

202 Semi tractor/trailer with Flatbed w/ driver

a. hour 1

b. day 1

c. week 1

203 Crane with operator

a. 15 ton hour 1

b. day 1

c. week 1

d. 20 ton hour 1

e. day 1

f. week 1

g. 40 ton hour 1

h. day 1

i. week 1

j. 60 ton hour 1

k. day 1

l. week 1

TOTAL FOR MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

C-25

ITEM DESCRIPTION

DOT-ITB-26-1351-SG

BID SHEET

DISTRICT WIDE GENERAL LANDSCAPE SERVICES

Northern Counties: Desoto, Hardee, Highlands, Manatee, Okeechobee, Polk, and Sarasota

TOTALS

Direct Labor

Price of Plant Material

Price of Irrigation

Miscellaneous Landscape Activities

Miscellaneous Equipment

TOTAL FOR ALL SERVICES

SUMMARY OF TOTAL SERVICE RATES

RENEWAL: see Special Condition 30).

MFMP Transaction Fee: All payment(s) to the vendor resulting from this competitive solicitation WILL be subject to the MFMP Transaction Fee in accordance with the referenced Form PUR 1000 General Contract Condition #14. The Transaction Fees imposed shall be based upon the date of issuance of the payment.

NOTE: In submitting a response, the proposer acknowledges they have read and agree to the solicitation terms and conditions and their submission is made in conformance with those terms and conditions.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: I certify that I have read and agree to abide by all terms and conditions of this solicitation and that I am authorized to sign for the proposer. I certify that the response submitted is made in conformance with all requirements of the solicitation.

Proposer: FEID #

Address: City, State, Zip

Authorized Signature: Date:

Printed / Typed: Title:

C-26

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE PROGRAM CERTIFICATION

375-040-18

PROCUREMENT

03/17

287.087 Preference to businesses with drug-free workplace programs. --Whenever two or more bids, proposals, or replies that are equal with respect to price, quality, and service are received by the state or by any political subdivision for the procurement of commodities or contractual services, a bid, proposal, or reply received from a business that certifies that it has implemented a drug-free workplace program shall be given preference in the award process. In order to have a drug-free workplace program, a business shall:

(1) Publish a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of such prohibition.

(2) Inform employees about the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace, the business's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace, any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs, and the penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations.

(3) Give each employee engaged in providing the commodities or contractual services that are under bid a copy of the statement specified in subsection (1).

(4) In the statement specified in subsection (1), notify the employees that, as a condition of working on the commodities or contractual services that are under bid, the employee will abide by the terms of the statement and will notify the employer of any conviction of, or plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, any violation of Chapter 893 or of any controlled substance law of the United States or any state, for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than 5 days after such conviction.

(5) Impose a sanction on, or require the satisfactory participation in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program if such is available in the employee's community by, any employee who is so convicted.

(6) Make a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation of this section.

Does the individual responding to this solicitation certify that their firm has implemented a drug-free workplace program in accordance with the provision of Section 287.087, Florida Statutes, as stated above?

YES

NO

NAME OF BUSINESS:

BID OPPORTUNITY LIST FOR COMMODITIES & CONTRACTUAL

SERVICES

375-040-62

PROCUREMENT

01/16

Prime Contractor:

Address/Phone Number:

Procurement Number:

49 CFR Part 26.11 The list is intended to be a listing of all firms that are participating, or attempting to participate, on DOT-assisted contracts. The list must include all firms that bid on prime contracts, or bid or quote subcontracts and supplies materials on DOT-assisted projects, including both DBEs and non-DBEs. This list must include all subcontractors contacting you and expressing an interest in teaming with you on a specific DOT-assisted project. Prime contractors must provide information for Numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4, and should provide any information they have available on Numbers 5, 6, and 7 for themselves, and their subcontractors.

1. Federal Tax ID Number: 6. DBE 7. Annual Gross Receipts

2. Firm Name: Non-DBE Less than $1 million

3. Phone: Between $1 - $5 million

4. Address: Between $5 - $10 million

Between $10 - $15 million More than $15 million

5. Year Firm Established:

1. Federal Tax ID Number: 6. DBE 7. Annual Gross Receipts

2. Firm Name: Non-DBE Less than $1 million

3. Phone: Between $1 - $5 million

4. Address: Between $5 - $10 million

Between $10 - $15 million More than $15 million

5. Year Firm Established:

1. Federal Tax ID Number: 6. DBE 7. Annual Gross Receipts

2. Firm Name: Non-DBE Less than $1 million

3. Phone: Between $1 - $5 million

4. Address: Between $5 - $10 million

Between $10 - $15 million More than $15 million

5. Year Firm Established:

1. Federal Tax ID Number: 6. DBE 7. Annual Gross Receipts

2. Firm Name: Non-DBE Less than $1 million

3. Phone: Between $1 - $5 million

4. Address: Between $5 - $10 million

Between $10 - $15 million More than $15 million

5. Year Firm Established:

AS APPLICABLE, PLEASE SUBMIT THIS FORM WITH YOUR: BID SHEET (Invitation to Bid – ITB) PRICE PROPOSAL (Request for Proposal – RFP) REPLY (Invitation to Negotiate – ITN)

PG 1

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT

How many years has your business performed the type of services being requested?

Provide a written statement detailing your qualifications:

WORK REFERENCES

List the names of three references for which your business has provided similar services.

BUSINESS NAME ADDRESS CONTACT PERSON PHONE NO.

1. ________________________________________________________________________________________

2. ________________________________________________________________________________________

3. ________________________________________________________________________________________

Florida Statutes:

287.135

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

VENDOR CERTIFICATION REGARDING

SCRUTINIZED COMPANIES LISTS

375-030-60

PROCUREMENT

OGC – 06/18

Respondent Vendor Name:

Vendor FEIN:

Vendor’s Authorized Representative Name and Title:

Address:

City: State: Zip:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

Section 287.135, Florida Statutes prohibits a company from bidding on, submitting a proposal for, or entering into or renewing a contract for goods or services of any amount if, at the time of contracting or renewal, the company is on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel List, created pursuant to Section 215.4725, Florida Statutes, or is engaged in a boycott of Israel. Section 287.135, Florida Statutes, also prohibits a company from bidding on, submitting a proposal for, or entering into or renewing a contract for goods or services of $1,000,000 or more, that are on either the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Petroleum Energy Sector Lists which were created pursuant to s. 215.473, Florida Statutes.

As the person authorized to sign on behalf of Respondent, I hereby certify that the company identified above in the section entitled “Respondent Vendor Name” is not listed on either the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Petroleum Energy Sector List, or the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel List. I further certify that the company is not engaged in a boycott of Israel. I understand that pursuant to section 287.135, Florida Statutes, the submission of a false certification may subject company to civil penalties, attorney’s fees, and/or costs.

Certified By:

who is authorized to sign on behalf of the above referenced company.

Authorized Signature Print Name and Title:

Date:

E-VERIFY

375-031-06

PROCUREMENT

OGC – 10/21

Contract No:

Financial Project No(s):

Project Description:

In accordance with the contract, the Vendor/Consultant/Contractor hereby acknowledges and certifies compliance with Section 448.095, Florida Statutes. The Vendor/Consultant/Contractor shall register with and use the E-Verify system to verify the work authorization status of all newly hired employees. The Vendor/Consultant/Contractor shall utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system, in accordance with the terms governing use of the system. The Vendor/Consultant/Contractor shall comply with Section 448.095, Florida Statutes, for the duration of the contract term, including any extensions or renewal periods.

Company/Firm:

Authorized Signature:

Title:

Date:

I N T R O D U C T I O N S E C T I O N

1) INVITATION

The State of Florida Department of Transportation (hereinafter referred to as the "Department") is soliciting written bids from qualified bidders to establish a contract to provide District-Wide General Landscape Services Northern Counties. It is anticipated that the term of the contract will begin upon execution and be effective for three years thereafter.

For the purpose of this document, the term "bidder" means the bidder acting on their own behalf and those individuals, partnerships, firms, or corporations comprising the bidder team. The term "bid package" means the complete response of the bidder to the Invitation to Bid, including properly completed forms and supporting documentation. After the award, said bidder will be referred to as the "Vendor".

2) TIMELINE

Provided below is a list of critical dates and actions. These dates are subject to change. Notices of changes (Addenda) will be posted on the Florida Vendor Information portal at https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/ (click on “Search Advertisements”) under this bid number. It is the responsibility of all potential bidders to monitor this site for any changing information prior to submitting your bid.

ACTION / LOCATION DATE LOCAL TIME

DEADLINE FOR TECHNICAL QUESTIONS - 02/09/2026 2:00 P.M.

(There is no deadline for administrative questions) Post Questions and Answers 02/12/2026 5:00 P.M

BIDS DUE (ON OR BEFORE) - 02/26/2026 9:00 A.M.

Bids are to be electronically submitted to:

D1.Purch@dot.state.fl.us

PUBLIC OPENING - 02/26/2026

FDOT

801 North Broadway Avenue Bartow, Florida 33830

3) BID OPENING AGENDA

2:00 P.M.

POSTING OF INTENDED DECISION/AWARD 02/27/2026 12:00 P.M.

The sealed bids will be opened by the Department's Procurement Office personnel at the date, time and location in the Timeline. All bid openings are open to the public and will be conducted according to the following agenda:

Opening remarks – Approximate time of 2 minutes by Department Procurement Office personnel.

Public input period – To allow a maximum of 15 minutes total for public input related to the bid solicitation.

Bids opened – At conclusion of public input or 15 minutes, whichever occurs first, bids received timely will be opened with bidder’s name and prices to be read aloud.

Adjourn - After all bids received timely have been opened, the meeting will be adjourned.

4) SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Any person with a qualified disability requiring special accommodations at a pre-bid conference, public meeting, and/or opening shall contact the contact person at the phone number, e-mail address provided on the title page at least five (5) working days prior to the event. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact this office by using the Florida Relay Services which can be reached at 1 (800) 955-8771

(TDD).

S P E C I A L C O N D I T I O N S

1) MyFloridaMarketPlace

BIDDERS MUST BE REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA’S MYFLORIDAMARKETPLACE SYSTEM

BY THE TIME AND DATE OF THE BID OPENING OR THEY MAY BE CONSIDERED NON-RESPONSIVE

(see Special Condition 20). All prospective bidders that are not registered should go to https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/ to complete on-line registration, or call 1-866-352-3776 for assisted registration.

All payment(s) to the vendor resulting from this competitive solicitation WILL be subject to the MFMP Transaction Fee in accordance with the referenced Form PUR 1000 General Contract Condition #7d.

The Transaction Fees imposed shall be based upon the date of issuance of the payment.

2) Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) W-9 REQUIREMENT

The Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) requires all vendors that do business with the state to submit an electronic Substitute Form W-9. Vendors must submit their W-9 forms electronically at https://flvendor.myfloridacfo.com to receive payments from the state. Contact the DFS Customer Service Desk at (850) 413-5519 or FLW9@myfloridacfo.com with any questions.

3) QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

In accordance with section 287.057(25), Florida Statutes, respondents to this solicitation or persons acting on their behalf may not contact, between the release of the solicitation and the end of the 72-hour period following the agency posting the notice of intended award, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and state holidays, any employee or officer of the executive or legislative branch concerning any aspect of this solicitation, except in writing to the procurement officer or as provided in the solicitation documents. Violation of this provision may be grounds for rejecting a response.

Any technical questions arising from this Invitation to Bid must be forwarded, in writing, to the procurement agent identified below. Questions must be received no later than the time and date reflected on the Timeline.

The Department’s written response to written inquiries submitted timely by bidders will be posted on the Florida Vendor Information portal at https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/ (“Search Advertisements”), under this bid number. It is the responsibility of all potential bidders to monitor this site for any changing information prior to submitting their bid.

WRITTEN TECHNICAL QUESTIONS should be submitted to:

Name: Shawn George Email: D1-Purchasing@dot.state.fl.us Mailing Address: D-1 Purchasing MS 1-31 801 N. Broadway Ave.

Bartow, FL 33830

Questions regarding administrative aspects of the bid process should be directed to the Procurement Agent in writing at the address above or by phone: (863) 519-2610

4) ORAL INSTRUCTIONS / CHANGES TO THE INVITATION TO BID (ADDENDA)

No negotiations, decisions, or actions will be initiated or executed by a bidder as a result of any oral discussions with a State employee. Only those communications which are in writing from the Department will be considered as a duly authorized expression on behalf of the Department.

Notices of changes (Addenda) will be posted on the Florida Vendor Information portal at https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/ (“Search Advertisements”) under this bid number. It is the responsibility of all potential bidders to monitor this site for any changing information prior to submitting your bid. All Addenda will be acknowledged by signature and subsequent submission of Addenda with bid when so stated in the Addenda.

5) SCOPE OF SERVICES

Details of the services, information and items to be furnished by the Vendor are described in Exhibit "A", Scope of Services, attached hereto and made a part hereof.

6) INTENDED AWARD

The Department intends to award this contract to the responsive and responsible bidder that submits the lowest responsive bid.

7) PRE-BID CONFERENCE: A PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL NOT BE HELD.

8) QUALIFICATIONS

8.1 GENERAL

Vendor must meet the following minimum qualifications:

8.1.1 Been actively engaged in the type of business being requested for a minimum of 5 years.

8.2 BIDDER QUALIFICATIONS

When submitting the bid, each bidder must submit a written statement (“Minimum Qualifications Statement” form), detailing their qualifications that demonstrate they meet the minimum qualifications contained in Special Condition 8.1.1, above. Failure by the bidder to provide the above item(s) will constitute a non-responsive determination. Bids found to be non-responsive will not be considered.

8.3 AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA

In accordance with sections 607.1501, 605.0211(2)(b), and 620.9102, Florida Statutes, out of state corporations, out of state limited liability companies, and out of state limited partnerships must be authorized to do business in the State of Florida. Such authorization should be obtained by the bid due date and time, but in any case, must be obtained prior to the award of the contract. For authorization, contact:

Florida Department of State Tallahassee, Florida 32399

(850) 245-6051

8.4 LICENSE TO CONDUCT SERVICES IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA

If the services being provided requires that individuals be licensed by the Department of Business…