42465 - Pablo Creek Conservation Area Maintenance Mowing

The St. Johns River Water Management District is seeking bids on batwing mowing services for the Pablo Creek Conservation Area in Duval County, Florida, under IFB 42465, with submittals due August 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

The scope requires mowing over approximately 31 miles of roads nine times per year (monthly April through October, plus December and February, with cycles spaced 20 to 40 days apart) to maintain vegetation height and ensure safe access to flood control systems and recreational areas. Contractors must operate a minimum 4-wheel drive tractor with at least 80 horsepower and a 15-foot flexible wing rotary cutter capable of two-pass mowing at six-inch cutting height. Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, debris removal, gate management, and compliance with District inspection standards. Minimum qualification is three years of batwing mowing experience and successful completion or current performance of two similar projects within the last three years involving roadside, conservation land, utility corridor mowing, or comparable services.

The estimated contract value is $45,000 over a three-year term effective August 1, 2026 through August 31, 2029. Bidders submit cost per mowing cycle; the District multiplies this by nine annual cycles and three years to determine total compensation. The District retains the right to adjust the budget estimate and reject bids exceeding it.

Required submittals include proof of Florida business registration, E-Verify enrollment, current licenses, proof of insurance with the District as additional insured, and completion of a General Information Form, Similar Projects Form, and Affidavit of Non-Collusion. Award goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; tie-bid preference is given to Drug-Free Workplace certified respondents, State University System entities, and those with Florida-manufactured commodities. Payment is made monthly upon invoice and satisfactory completion per the Local Government Prompt Payment Act. Questions are due August 12, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. No pre-submittal meeting is scheduled.