landscape_maintenance_services_hwy_441-2025-09-24-22-55-57.zip

The file is a landscape maintenance services solicitation from the City of Leesburg, Florida, seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive maintenance services for Highway 441 and other city properties through Invitation for Bid (IFB No. 2502601). The contract covers seven designated maintenance areas requiring services including mowing, edging, trimming, litter pickup, weed control, tree and shrub maintenance, and irrigation system inspection. The initial contract term extends through September 30, 2028, with potential renewal options for three additional terms. A mandatory pre-bid conference was held on September 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., with bid submissions due on October 7, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Bidders must be Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) certified for Maintenance of Traffic (M.O.T.) and possess commercial right-of-way maintenance experience.

The procurement 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 solicitation 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.