Lecanto_Trailhead.pdf

This is a Scope of Work document for Citrus County, Florida's Invitation to Bid (ITB) 26-011 for mowing and landscaping services at County-maintained properties in Zone 2. The services encompass routine finish mowing, trimming, weeding, edging, and litter pickup at 28 designated properties located throughout the Lecanto area and surrounding communities, including parks, community centers, boat ramps, trailheads, and roadway medians. Mandatory pre-bid conferences are scheduled for December 2, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. and December 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the Grounds Maintenance Conference Room in Lecanto; attendance is required for all bidders. The deadline for submitting questions is December 19, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., with bids due by December 30, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. through the OpenGov Procurement portal. The contract term is two years with three optional one-year renewal periods contingent upon satisfactory performance and fund availability.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the geographic area. The County has appropriated approximately $31,500 for these services and reserves the right to adjust this amount based on funding availability. Mandatory requirements include a minimum of two years' commercial mowing experience, commercial-grade equipment preapproved by the County, and active Sunbiz registration. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and workers' compensation compliant with Florida law. The contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, and supplies. Payment will be issued within 45 days of invoice submission, with invoices due by the 10th of each month for the previous month's services. A local business preference of up to 5% may be applied if the cost differential does not exceed $10,000.