City Complex Mowing

The City of Ocala, located in Marion County, Florida, is seeking bids for RFQ# PWD/250713, a ground maintenance services contract for the Public Works Department complex located at 1805 NE 30th Avenue. The procurement involves professional landscaping services, specifically mowing, weed trimming, and debris removal for city-owned right-of-way parcels and designated areas. Contractors must provide all necessary labor, equipment, tools, and materials to perform the work, which is exclusively scheduled for weekends with varying mowing frequencies based on monthly requirements. Qualified bidders must have a minimum of five years of experience, possess proper herbicide application licensing, and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including $1 million in commercial general liability and automotive liability. The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST in the Public Work Conference Room, though physical attendance is not mandatory. Proposals are due by June 24, 2025, with award determined by the lowest bidder meeting all contract requirements. Evaluation will be based on the completed Exhibit B - Price Proposal, which must include unit pricing for services at three specific locations: City Complex (36 cuts), SunTran Field (11 cuts), and NE 21st Street and NE 30th Avenue (36 cuts).

The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The initial contract term is two years, with options for two additional one-year renewals, and potential price increases limited to 3% annually, justified through the Consumer Price Index for Urban Consumers (CPI-U). While no incumbent vendor is specified, the contract requires the selected contractor to provide an employee roster, ensure worker safety, wear identifiable clothing, and report maintenance activities. The contractor must maintain a valid telephone number and address, with the ability to be contacted during normal working hours. Though a specific budget range is not disclosed, the pricing structure is unit-based, meaning the City will only pay for actual services rendered. The contract emphasizes professional service delivery, with all work to be coordinated through the City's Project Manager, Dudley Bess, who can be reached at 352-351-6734 or dbess@ocalafl.gov.