Summary_Map.pdf

This Summary Map document pertains to Citrus County, Florida's Invitation to Bid (ITB) 26-011 for mowing and landscaping services covering Zone 2 properties. The procurement encompasses routine finish mowing, trimming, weeding, edging, and litter pickup services at 28 County-maintained properties including community centers, parks, boat ramps, trailheads, and roadway medians across Beverly Hills, Lecanto, Inverness, and Floral City. Mandatory pre-bid conferences are scheduled for December 2, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. or December 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Grounds Maintenance Conference Room in Lecanto, with attendance required. The deadline for submitting questions is December 19, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., with sealed bids due 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.

Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of two years' commercial mowing experience, possess county-preapproved commercial-grade equipment, and maintain active Sunbiz registration. The County has appropriated approximately $31,500 for these services and reserves the right to adjust funding based on availability. 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 state law. 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. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the contractor responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, supplies, and adherence to County specifications for mowing heights, trimming procedures, and maintenance quality standards.