Emory bennett svnh landscape services

The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for comprehensive landscape maintenance services at the Emory L. Bennett State Veterans Nursing Home located at 1920 Mason Avenue, Daytona Beach, Florida. The scope of work includes weekly lawn mowing and edging from March through November and bi-weekly mowing from December through February covering approximately 30,000 square yards; quarterly fertilization and weed control using only natural, non-toxic methods across approximately 20,000 square yards; monthly weeding of designated planters and beds; monthly inspection of a 26-zone irrigation system; and seasonal pruning and trimming services performed in March, May, July, September, and November. The contractor must provide all labor, vehicles, trailers, equipment, tools, materials, parts, supplies, storage containers, and dumpsters necessary to maintain the property in attractive and healthy condition. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and on-site visit is scheduled for Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM (Orlando Local Time). Written questions must be submitted by 3:00 PM Largo Local Time on Friday, May 29, 2026, with responses anticipated by June 2, 2026. Sealed bids are due by 3:00 PM Largo Local Time on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, with bid opening immediately following. The initial contract term commences July 1, 2026, and extends for three years, with one optional renewal period of up to three additional years contingent upon satisfactory performance and legislative appropriation.

The contractor must obtain all necessary licenses and permits and must demonstrate the capability to perform services in accordance with solicitation documents. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence, umbrella coverage of $3,000,000, workers' compensation per Florida Statute Chapter 440, and vehicle liability of $1,000,000; certificates of insurance must be provided within fifteen business days of contract execution. All personnel must complete Level 2 background screening and comply with E-Verify employment eligibility verification. Work shall be performed Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM unless otherwise authorized. Financial penalties for service delays are assessed at $178.00 per calendar day, excluding unavoidable delays. The solicitation documents do not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, incumbent vendors, or budget ranges; the contract sum will be determined based on the contractor's bid response, with all costs including vehicles, equipment, materials, permits, licenses, and labor included in the submitted bid amount.