landscape_maintenance_services_hwy_441-2025-09-24-22-55-10.zip

This government file is an Invitation for Bid (IFB No. 2502601) from the City of Leesburg, Florida, seeking a landscape maintenance contractor for Highway 441 and other city properties. The solicitation requires a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive landscape maintenance services, including mowing, edging, trimming, litter pickup, weed control, tree and shrub maintenance, and irrigation system inspection across seven designated maintenance areas. The contract will run through September 30, 2028, with potential renewal options. A mandatory pre-bid conference was held on September 18, 2025, and bids are due on October 7, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Contractors must be certified by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for Maintenance of Traffic (M.O.T.) and have commercial right-of-way maintenance experience.

The procurement requires bidders to submit a 5% bid bond and provide extensive documentation, including references, equipment lists, and supervisory personnel details. Service frequencies will vary between weekly (April-October) and bi-weekly (November-March), with the contractor responsible for all labor, materials, and equipment. The city will pay 95% of invoiced amounts, with final payment contingent upon satisfactory completion. While a specific contract value is not detailed, the comprehensive maintenance requirements suggest a significant municipal investment. The contract emphasizes technical competence, with contractors required to meet FDOT Maintenance Rating Program standards, focusing on maintaining roadway infrastructure, roadside conditions, traffic services, drainage, and vegetation aesthetics to 85-95% compliance levels.