Inverness_ROW_2.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 project encompasses routine finish mowing, trimming, weeding, edging, and litter pickup services across 28 County-maintained properties 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. in 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.

Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of two years' commercial mowing experience and possess commercial-grade equipment preapproved by the County, along with active Sunbiz registration. The County has appropriated approximately $31,500 for these services and reserves the right to adjust this amount based on funding availability. 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 coverage compliant with state law. 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. Contractors must submit daily cut reports and monthly itemized invoices detailing work completed at each location. A local business preference of up to 5% may be applied 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 while adhering to County specifications for mowing heights, trimming procedures, and maintenance quality standards.