Fire Station Land Care Services (SBE Set-Aside)

Hillsborough County Facilities Management & Real Estate Services is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive land care services for 44 Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR) fire stations through Invitation to Bid (ITB-26-00037). The services include ongoing and as-needed maintenance such as mowing, trimming, edging, pruning, tree maintenance, weed control, fertilization, irrigation management, and trash removal across various fire station locations throughout the county. Contractors must provide fixed rates per service location, per-acre rates for new locations, hourly labor rates for additional services, and emergency response rates. The bid submission deadline is January 21, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. Eastern Time, with submissions required exclusively through the County's electronic bidding system (Euna Procurement). Evaluation will focus on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specified maintenance standards, with the County reserving the right to reject all bids if deemed excessive or unreasonable.

This procurement is specifically designated as a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) set-aside contract, meaning only bidders registered with Hillsborough County's MBE Division as a Hillsborough County SBE as of the bid due date are eligible to submit proposals. Contractors must meet extensive insurance requirements, including Commercial General Liability ($500,000 to $2,000,000), Automobile Liability ($300,000 to $1,000,000), Workers' Compensation, Professional Liability ($1,000,000), and Pollution Liability ($1,000,000). The contract will span five years with an estimated project budget of $1,490,500.00, which includes a $75,000.00 allowance for unforeseen additional or emergency services. Successful bidders must provide proof of E-Verify compliance, proper licensing and certifications, and adhere to detailed land care maintenance standards. The contract covers 44 fire stations across North and South regions of Hillsborough County, with property sizes ranging from 0.50 to 6.40 acres and service frequencies varying by season.