Inverness_ROW.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 28 specific county-maintained properties located in Beverly Hills, Lecanto, Inverness, and Floral City, including community centers, parks, boat ramps, trailheads, and roadway medians. Services include routine finish mowing, trimming, weeding, edging, and litter pickup performed to county specifications. 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, 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, with award made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The county has appropriated approximately $31,500 for these services and reserves the right to adjust this amount based on funding availability. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of two years' commercial mowing experience, possess preapproved commercial-grade equipment, and maintain 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 compliant with Florida law. 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, with payment due within 45 days of invoice submission. Monthly invoices must be itemized by property location and supported by daily cut reports documenting work completed.