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

This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB No. 2502601) issued by the City of Leesburg, Florida, for comprehensive landscape maintenance services along Highway 441 and other city properties. The City seeks a qualified contractor with demonstrated expertise in mowing, edging, trimming, litter pickup, weed control, tree and shrub maintenance, and irrigation system inspection across seven designated maintenance areas. Services will be provided on a weekly schedule from April through October and bi-weekly from November through March. A mandatory pre-bid conference was held on September 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., and sealed bids were due on October 7, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. The initial contract term extends through September 30, 2028, with three potential renewal options for additional terms. Contractors 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.

Bidders are required to submit a 5% bid bond and provide comprehensive documentation including references, detailed equipment lists, supervisory personnel information, and various certifications demonstrating compliance with FDOT Maintenance Rating Program standards. The contractor bears all responsibility for labor, materials, equipment, and supplies necessary to complete the work. The City will remit 95% of invoiced amounts upon completion of services, with final payment contingent upon satisfactory performance and full compliance with contract requirements. The solicitation does not specify an explicit contract value or budget range, though the scope and duration suggest a significant municipal investment. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the available documentation. Maintenance standards emphasize high-quality performance, with most characteristics requiring 85-95% compliance to ensure both aesthetic integrity and functional performance of Leesburg's public spaces and right-of-ways.