landscape_maintenance_services_hwy_441-2025-09-24-22-56-30.zip

The government file is an Invitation for Bid (IFB No. 2502601) issued by the City of Leesburg in Lake County, 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 for three additional terms. A mandatory pre-bid conference was held on September 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., 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 procurement requires contractors to submit a 5% bid bond, along with 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 and compliance with contract requirements. While no specific contract value is mentioned, the solicitation emphasizes technical competence and requires contractors to meet detailed FDOT Maintenance Rating Program standards. Most maintenance characteristics must achieve 85-95% compliance, focusing on maintaining the aesthetic and functional integrity of Leesburg's public spaces and right-of-ways. No explicit set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions are noted in the document.