Lakes_Region_Library_Map.pdf

This is a GIS map document related to Citrus County, Florida's mowing services solicitation for four library facilities. The procurement (QTE 26-081) encompasses grounds maintenance services including mowing, edging, line trimming, weeding, minor pruning, hedging, and debris cleanup across Central Ridge Library (5.02 acres), Coastal Region Library (5.35 acres), Homosassa Public Library (4.01 acres), and Lakes Region Library (9.93 acres). Approximately 25 service visits are scheduled annually at each location, subject to seasonal conditions and weather variations. Mandatory pre-bid conferences are scheduled for February 3 and 5, 2026, with attendance required for all bidders. The question submission deadline is February 16, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., and bids are due February 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., with public bid opening via Microsoft Teams at 2:15 p.m. the same day. The board will approve and award the contract on May 12, 2026. The contract term is two years with options to renew for three additional one-year periods, contingent on satisfactory performance and mutual written agreement.

Compensation is structured on a per-service-visit basis for each library location as detailed in Exhibit B. Citrus County has appropriated approximately $20,000 for base bid services and reserves the right to adjust based on funding availability. Alternate bids for optional services (minor pruning, hedging, and weed control) may or may not be awarded depending on budget constraints. Bidders must meet mandatory qualifications including a minimum of two years of commercial mowing experience, active Florida business registration, workers' compensation insurance, and commercial general liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence with $2,000,000 general aggregate, plus automobile liability coverage of $1,000,000 combined single limit. The County grants a preference of up to five percent for local businesses if the cost differential does not exceed $10,000. Monthly invoices are processed within 45 days of verification in accordance with Florida Statute 218.74 (the Local Government Prompt Payment Act), with contractors required to enroll in ACH direct deposit and register with the myCOI insurance portal.