Inverness_Highland_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 covering Zone 2 properties. The procurement 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 located in 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. in the Grounds Maintenance Conference Room in Lecanto. The deadline for submitting questions is December 19, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., with bids 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.

Citrus County has appropriated approximately $31,500 for these services and reserves the right to adjust this amount based on funding availability. The county may apply a local business preference of up to 5% if the cost differential does not exceed $10,000. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for each geographic area. Mandatory 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 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. The contractor must maintain professional-grade equipment, adhere to County specifications for all landscape work, submit daily cut reports and monthly itemized invoices, and receive payment within 45 days of invoice submission.