landscape_maintenance_services_hwy_441-2025-09-24-22-55-38.zip

The document is a state and local contract opportunity for landscape maintenance services issued by the City of Leesburg, Florida, seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive maintenance for Highway 441 and other city properties. The Invitation for Bid (IFB No. 2502601) requires a contractor with expertise in mowing, edging, trimming, litter pickup, weed control, tree and shrub maintenance, and irrigation system inspection across seven designated maintenance areas. The initial contract term is through September 30, 2028, with potential renewal options for three additional terms. A mandatory pre-bid conference was held on September 18, 2025, with bids due on October 7, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Bidders must be certified by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for Maintenance of Traffic (M.O.T.) and possess commercial right-of-way maintenance experience.

The solicitation requires contractors to submit a 5% bid bond and provide comprehensive documentation including references, equipment lists, and supervisory personnel details. Service frequencies will vary between weekly (April-October) and bi-weekly (November-March), with contractors responsible for all labor, materials, and equipment. The city will pay 95% of invoiced amounts, with final payment contingent upon satisfactory completion. While no specific contract value is detailed, the procurement emphasizes technical competence and requires contractors to meet FDOT Maintenance Rating Program standards, with most maintenance characteristics requiring 85-95% compliance. The contract is designed to ensure professional landscape maintenance that meets both city specifications and transportation department regulations, focusing on maintaining the aesthetic and functional integrity of Leesburg's public spaces and right-of-ways.