DMS-2324-079 Lawn Care Services-Tampa Group

The Florida Department of Management Services, Division of Real Estate Development and Management is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for lawn care services at multiple locations in Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties. The selected contractor(s) will be responsible for providing all labor, materials, services, and equipment necessary to maintain the landscaping at the specified facilities in an attractive and healthy condition throughout the contract period. The scope of work includes mowing, trimming, debris removal, weed/fertilizer/herbicide/pesticide applications, mulching, and irrigation system maintenance. The initial contract term is 1 year with two 1-year renewal options. Pricing for basic lawn care services will be a fixed annual amount, with additional services such as pressure washing, tree trimming, and storm debris cleanup billed separately on a time and materials basis. Bidders must attend a mandatory site visit between April 26 and May 10, 2024, and submit their bids by May 28, 2024. Bids will be evaluated based on the lowest responsive total price.

The ITB includes provisions for diversity subcontracting opportunities and the state's commitment to involving woman-, veteran-, and minority-owned business enterprises. The estimated historical annual spend for these services is $119,000, and the contract will be funded through the state's FY 2023/24 appropriations. The Department reserves the right to award to multiple bidders or reject all bids.