Stage_Stand_Cemetery_Map.pdf

This is a GIS map document supporting a procurement solicitation issued by Citrus County, Florida for mowing services at county-owned cemeteries and the Clerk of Court Annex. The solicitation QTE 26-012 requests competitive bids for comprehensive grounds maintenance services across five locations totaling approximately 13.5 acres: Stage Pond Cemetery (2 acres), Stage Stand Cemetery (6.5 acres), Hernando Cemetery (1 acre), Pine Hill Cemetery (2.5 acres), and the Clerk of Court Annex (1.5 acres). Services required include mowing, edging, line trimming, weed control, minor pruning, hedging, and debris cleanup, with approximately 25 service visits annually adjusted seasonally. Two mandatory pre-bid conferences are scheduled for January 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. and January 29, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Written questions are due by February 9, 2026, at 4:00 p.m., with sealed bids due February 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. via the OpenGov online portal and public bid opening at 2:15 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. The contract term is two years from execution with options to renew for three additional one-year periods, subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement, with potential automatic extension for up to 120 calendar days during procurement transitions. Board approval of the contract award is tentatively scheduled for April 28, 2026.

Citrus County has appropriated approximately $21,500 for this solicitation based on a price-per-service-visit compensation model, with the county reserving the right to adjust funding based on availability and award to single or multiple qualified bidders. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of two years of commercial mowing experience, maintain active Florida business registration, and comply with mandatory insurance requirements including Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), and Workers Compensation. The solicitation specifies no set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, identifies no incumbent vendors, and requires registration with myCOI for certificate of insurance management at $19.95 annually and E-Verify employment verification compliance. Annual pricing increase requests are capped at the lesser of the consumer price index or five percent with detailed justification and manufacturer documentation required.