Inverness_Eden_Park.pdf

This is a Scope of Work document for Citrus County, Florida's Invitation to Bid (ITB) 26-011 for mowing and landscaping services in Zone 2. The procurement covers 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 located in Beverly Hills, Lecanto, Inverness, and Floral City. Mandatory pre-bid conferences are scheduled for December 2, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. and December 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at 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 by 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 for each geographic area.

Contractors must demonstrate a minimum of two years' commercial mowing experience and possess commercial-grade equipment preapproved by the county, with active Sunbiz registration required. The County has appropriated approximately $31,500 for these services and reserves the right to adjust this amount based on funding availability. A local business preference of up to 5% may be applied if the cost differential does not exceed $10,000. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability with $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate limits, 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 and must submit daily cut reports and monthly itemized invoices detailing work completed at each location. Payment will be made within 45 days of invoice submission, with invoices due by the 10th of the month for the previous month's services.