Canals, Roadside Ditches and Off System Mowing Services

Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners is requesting competitive sealed bids for ongoing and as-needed mowing, cleaning, and maintenance services for canals, roadside ditches, and off-system areas throughout Hillsborough County under ITB-26-00431, with bids due October 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Services include large-equipment mowing, slope mowing, intermediate mowing, small-equipment mowing, vegetation trimming, brush and tree trimming, debris and litter removal, and miscellaneous manual labor supporting the Engineering and Operations Department's water conveyance systems and maintenance of hundreds of miles of ditches and canals as well as over 3,200 centerline miles of roadways. All bid pricing must be inclusive of mobilization, travel time, mileage, waste disposal, equipment provision, labor, and incidental costs. Bidders must submit offers on all line items to be eligible for award and must possess appropriate licensing effective as of the bid submission deadline. Contractor personnel must be properly attired with company insignia and supervised by an on-site English-speaking supervisor. Work is generally performed during normal hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays), though outside-hours work may be required at the Project Manager's discretion. Daily production reports and invoicing with supporting documentation are required for payment processing. Unsatisfactory work areas are subject to re-work at no additional cost within two working days.

The estimated contract value is $385,950 over a three-year term. Unit prices are subject to annual adjustment based on Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U). The County does not guarantee minimum purchases. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications. No bid, performance, or payment bonds are required.

Contractors must comply with E-Verify requirements, maintain a legally authorized workforce, certify drug-free workplace compliance under Florida Statute 287.087, and maintain commercial general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation insurance with an A.M. Best rating of A- or better. Certificates of insurance are due before work commences. Bids must be submitted electronically through Euna Procurement.