Summary of Floral_City_ROW.pdf

This document is a scope of work and project specification from Citrus County, Florida for mowing and landscaping services in Zone 2. The procurement covers 28 County-maintained properties including community centers, parks, boat ramps, and trailheads across Beverly Hills, Lecanto, Inverness, and Floral City. Services required include routine finish mowing, trimming, weeding, edging, and litter pickup at designated locations. Mandatory pre-bid conferences are scheduled for December 2, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. and 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 December 30, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. via the OpenGov Procurement portal. The contract term is two years with three optional one-year renewal periods contingent upon satisfactory performance and fund availability. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

Citrus County has appropriated approximately $31,500 for these services with the right to adjust based on funding availability. Contractors must have a minimum of two years' commercial mowing experience, commercial-grade preapproved equipment, and active Sunbiz registration. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and workers' compensation compliant with state law. Contractors are responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, and supplies. Payment is due within 45 days of invoice submission, with invoices required by the 10th of each month for the previous month's services. Contractors 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.