Floral_City_Trailhead.pdf

This document is a Scope of Work and project description file for Citrus County, Florida's Invitation to Bid (ITB) 26-011 for mowing and landscaping services across Zone 2 properties. The procurement encompasses routine finish mowing, trimming, weeding, edging, and litter pickup services at 28 county-maintained properties including parks, community centers, boat ramps, trailheads, and roadway medians throughout Beverly Hills, Lecanto, Inverness, and Floral City. Mandatory pre-bid conferences are scheduled for December 2, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. or December 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Grounds Maintenance Conference Room in Lecanto. Questions must be submitted by December 19, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., with bids due 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 based on satisfactory performance and fund availability. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

Contractors must demonstrate a minimum of two years' commercial mowing experience, possess preapproved commercial-grade equipment, and maintain active Sunbiz registration. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability coverage 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 Florida law. The county has appropriated approximately $31,500 for these services and reserves the right to adjust funding based on availability. A local business preference of up to 5% may be applied if the cost differential does not exceed $10,000. Contractors will receive payment within 45 days of invoice submission, with invoices due by the 10th of each month for the previous month's services. Daily cut reports and monthly itemized invoices detailing work at each location must be submitted. The contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, and supplies while maintaining professional-grade equipment and adhering to county specifications for mowing heights, trimming procedures, and maintenance quality standards.