DMS-2425-247 - Lawn Care Services (Multiple Locations)

The Florida Department of Management Services (DMS), Division of Real Estate Development and Management (REDM) is seeking lawn care services for multiple state facilities across four key regions: Jacksonville, Ft. Myers, Orlando, and South Florida (Miami/Opa Locka). The Invitation to Bid (ITB No. DMS-24/25-247) requires comprehensive landscape maintenance services including weekly mowing from May through October, bi-weekly mowing from November through April, trimming, edging, debris removal, fertilization, herbicide treatments, mulching, and irrigation system maintenance. Bidders must have a minimum of three years of lawn care service experience within the last five years and maintain a crew of at least three staff members. Mandatory site visits are scheduled between February 6-27, 2025, with questions due by February 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET. Formal bids are due March 17, 2025, at 1:00 PM ET, with a public bid opening at 2:00 PM ET the same day. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with pricing weighted 70% for the initial term and 30% for renewal terms, and the potential to award to a single vendor for all locations or multiple vendors for different facility groups.

There are no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the solicitation documents. The contract allows for a five-year initial term with five potential one-year renewals, contingent upon satisfactory performance and funding availability. Historical annual spending for these services ranges from $14,000 to $106,000 across different facility groups, though these amounts are not guaranteed for future contracts. Contractors must comply with various state requirements, including background screening for all personnel, maintaining proper licensing for chemical applications and irrigation services, and adhering to E-Verify requirements. The maximum annual amounts for the first year vary by facility, with Ft. Myers Regional Service Center at $15,200, Hurston Complex at $45,100, Jacksonville Regional Service Center at $116,200, and Miami facilities at $61,000. Additional optional services such as pressure washing, dethatching, tree trimming, and storm debris cleanup can be requested at predetermined unit rates. The contract will be funded through FY 2024/25 - HB5001 - Special Categories - Contracted Services.