Inverness_Animal_Services.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) document issued by Citrus County, Florida for mowing and landscaping services covering Zone 2 properties, which includes the Inverness Animal Services facility. The scope of work encompasses routine finish mowing, trimming, weeding, edging, and litter pickup at 28 County-maintained properties, including community centers, parks, boat ramps, trailheads, and roadway medians. Two 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. 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, 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 payment due within 45 days of invoice submission. Invoices must be submitted by the 10th of the month for the previous month's services and include daily cut reports and itemized documentation of work completed at each location. Mandatory bidder requirements include a minimum of two years' commercial mowing experience, commercial-grade equipment preapproved by the County, and 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 coverage compliant with state law. The County may apply a local business preference of up to 5% if the cost differential does not exceed $10,000. The contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, and supplies and must maintain professional-grade equipment and comply with County specifications for mowing heights, trimming procedures, and overall maintenance quality.