Blind Services- Daytona Campus-Lawn & Landscaping Services

The State of Florida Department of Education, Bureau of Contracts, Grants and Procurement Management Services is requesting bids for lawn and landscaping services at the Career, Technology, and Training Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Daytona Beach under ITB 2026-045, with bids due September 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and a mandatory site visit on August 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

The scope covers approximately 15 acres and includes mowing, string trimming, edging, debris removal, shrub and ornamental bed maintenance, fertilization twice annually, and weed control. The service schedule requires 32 annual visits ranging from one visit per month during winter months (December through February) to four visits per month during peak growing season (May through September). Bidders must submit all-inclusive per-visit rates and total annual costs using the provided Vendor's Bid Sheet (Attachment A), with pricing firm for 180 days following bid opening.

The initial contract term is one year with renewal options for up to three additional one-year terms, contingent on satisfactory performance evaluations and availability of funds. Payment is made monthly based on completed site visits verified by the contractor's designated representative at the Maintenance Building.

The contractor must carry workers' compensation insurance with minimum employers' liability limits of $100,000 per accident and $500,000 policy aggregate, and comprehensive general liability insurance with a minimum $1,000,000 combined single limit, with the Department listed as an additional insured. A performance bond is not required. The contractor provides all labor, materials, services, equipment, and supervision to maintain grounds in compliance with industry standards and best practices.

Technical questions are due August 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The anticipated award date is approximately September 11, 2026.