landscape_maintenance_services_hwy_441-2025-09-24-22-56-41.zip

The provided file is an Invitation for Bid (IFB No. 2502601) issued by 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 maintenance services including mowing, edging, trimming, litter pickup, weed control, tree and shrub maintenance, and irrigation system inspection across seven designated 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 possess commercial right-of-way maintenance experience.

The procurement requires a 5% bid bond and extensive 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 demanding 85-95% compliance. The contract appears 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.