CJC Ditch and Slope Mowing

Pinellas County Purchasing & Risk Management has issued Invitation to Quote (ITQ) #24-0217-ITQ for CJC Ditch and Slope Mowing services at the Pinellas County Justice Center located at 14250 49th Street in Clearwater, Florida. The procurement specifically requires slope mowing services for two ditches, involving 1,400 square feet of vegetation management on the north and west property banks. Vendors must provide comprehensive services including vegetation removal along the flow line and spreading removed vegetation on side banks. The solicitation requires electronic proposal submission via OpenGov by January 25, 2024, at 3:00 pm, with interested vendors encouraged to schedule a site visit with Frank Terry at (727) 464-6154 to inspect the work site. Bidders must include pricing for two line items: slope mowing and vegetation removal/side bank spreading, both priced per square foot. Additional key requirements include maintenance of traffic, sediment control, compliance with traffic safety standards, and comprehensive litter and debris removal with proper disposal.

The contract includes provisions for Small Business Enterprises (SBEs), offering preference to Pinellas County Certified SBEs for contracts between $5,000 and $100,000. Vendors must demonstrate compliance with specific insurance requirements, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability insurance with defined coverage limits. The county has allocated an additional 10% of the total contract value for unspecified contingency funds. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the solicitation indicates a strong preference for local small businesses with appropriate certifications and capabilities to perform the specified slope mowing and vegetation management services. The geographic scope is limited to the Pinellas County Justice Center location, suggesting a localized and specialized procurement opportunity focused on maintaining specific landscape and drainage infrastructure.