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This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) image file submitted by Walton County, Florida, depicting the project limits for landscape maintenance services along Highway 331 from Short Avenue to Bay Grove Road. The image illustrates the designated highway corridor subject to routine landscape maintenance under a one-year contract term. The scope of work includes weekly mowing from April through September, 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, and litter removal. All work must comply with FDOT standards and specifications outlined in the FDOT Landscape Care Guide. 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. The solicitation was posted on April 9, 2026, with responses due by April 16, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Electronic submissions are required through the OpenGov Procurement portal.

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, and specific budget ranges or award values are not detailed in the solicitation documentation. Vendors selected for award must provide liability insurance naming Walton County as an additional insured and proof of workers' compensation coverage. Prospective 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. 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.