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

This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB No. 2502601) issued by the City of Leesburg, located in Lake County, Florida, seeking a qualified landscape maintenance contractor to provide comprehensive services for Highway 441 and other city properties. The scope of work encompasses mowing, edging, trimming, litter pickup, weed control, tree and shrub maintenance, and irrigation system inspection across seven designated maintenance areas within the city's right-of-ways. Service frequencies vary seasonally, with weekly maintenance required from April through October and bi-weekly maintenance from November through March. A mandatory pre-bid conference was held on September 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., and bids are due on October 7, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. The initial contract term extends through September 30, 2028, with three additional renewal options available. Contractors must be certified by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for Maintenance of Traffic (M.O.T.) and possess demonstrated commercial right-of-way maintenance experience.

Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond and provide comprehensive documentation including references, equipment lists, supervisory personnel details, and various certifications. The contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, and supplies necessary to perform the services. The city will pay 95% of invoiced amounts upon completion, with final payment contingent upon satisfactory performance and compliance with contract requirements. Contractors must meet detailed FDOT Maintenance Rating Program standards, which assess roadway, roadside, traffic services, drainage, and vegetation aesthetics, with most maintenance characteristics requiring 85–95% compliance. The solicitation does not specify a contract value or budget range, nor does it identify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The comprehensive nature of the services and the extended contract term suggest a significant municipal investment in maintaining the aesthetic and functional integrity of Leesburg's public infrastructure.