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This is a landscape maintenance notes file related to a Request for Quotation issued by Walton County, Florida for routine landscape maintenance services along Highway 331 from Short Avenue to Bay Grove Road. The scope of work includes weekly mowing from April through September and monthly mowing from October through March, fertilizer application in March and September, edging a minimum of 12 times annually, weeding and herbicide/pesticide application, selective hand pruning, mulch maintenance at 3-inch compressed depth with annual reapplication, litter removal, and general maintenance to protect hardscape features. The solicitation was posted on April 9, 2026, with responses due by April 16, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. through electronic submission via the OpenGov Procurement portal. The contract term is one year with no renewal options specified. All work must be performed Monday through Friday during daylight hours, with lane closures prohibited between 7:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. unless approved by the county representative, and all work must comply with FDOT standards and specifications outlined in the FDOT Landscape Care Guide.

The RFQ does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular organization types or disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the solicitation documentation, and specific budget ranges or award values are not detailed. Vendors are evaluated based on prior business experience with Walton County, references from similar projects, cost proposals, lead times, quote validity periods, and demonstrated capability to perform landscape maintenance services meeting FDOT standards. Vendors selected for award must provide liability insurance naming Walton County as an additional insured and proof of workers' compensation coverage. Respondents with established experience in landscape maintenance for highway corridors in Florida's Panhandle region and familiarity with county procurement processes may possess competitive advantages.