Floral_City_Keating_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 procurement encompasses routine finish mowing, trimming, weeding, edging, and litter pickup services at 28 specific properties including community centers, parks, boat ramps, trailheads, and roadway medians across Beverly Hills, Lecanto, Inverness, and Floral City. The document references Floral City's Keating Park as one of the designated service locations. 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. The deadline for submitting written 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.

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 may adjust this amount based on funding availability. 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. Payment will be issued within 45 days of invoice submission, with invoices due by the 10th of the month for the previous month's services. The contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, and supplies and must submit daily cut reports and monthly itemized invoices detailing work completed at each location. A local business preference of up to 5% may be applied if the cost differential does not exceed $10,000.