Grounds maintenance for fire rescue locations, term contract

Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners is requesting bids on grounds maintenance services at Fire Rescue locations under a term contract, with bids due October 29, 2026 and a mandatory pre-bid conference required for all bidders. A 5% Local Preference applies to bidders with a permanent place of business in Palm Beach County, and a 5% Glades Local Preference applies to Glades-based businesses.

The scope encompasses comprehensive grounds maintenance services at multiple County Fire Rescue facilities. Pricing must be submitted as firm, fixed unit prices valid for ninety days from bid submission and must remain firm for the initial and any subsequent contract terms.

The Small Business Development (SBD) Program requirements apply to non-federally funded portions of the solicitation. Respondents must submit Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 documentation if subcontractors are utilized. Schedule 3 must accompany each payment request following contract award, and Schedule 4 is a fillable PDF form submitted with payment requests reflecting actual payments made to subcontractors and subconsultants.

Bidders must be registered in the County's Vendor Self Service (VSS) system prior to contract finalization, and all subcontractors must also be registered. Compliance is required with all federal, state, and local regulations, including E-Verify employment eligibility verification, criminal history records checks for certain personnel, and certifications related to non-discrimination, human trafficking, and diversity policies.

Questions are due September 23, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Palm Beach County local time. All bid responses must be received by October 8, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. in a sealed package with one electronic copy in PDF format to the Palm Beach County Procurement Department, 50 South Military Trail, Suite 110, West Palm Beach, FL 33415-3199. Amendment #1 to the contract has been posted as of October 6, 2026.