Grounds maintenance for fire rescue locations, term contract

Palm Beach County, Florida is requesting bids for grounds maintenance services at fire rescue locations under term contract 26-046-ZG, with proposals due October 29, 2026. Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation is required under Emergency Ordinance 2025-014; prime contractors must submit Schedule 1 identifying all subcontractors and subconsultants with their SBE or Non-SBE status and calculate total SBE work percentage.

The scope encompasses routine grounds maintenance at multiple fire rescue facilities throughout the state, including mowing, edging, trimming, landscape bed maintenance, and general grounds care. Service frequency, quality standards, and performance requirements are detailed in the solicitation documents.

This is a competitive term contract with multiple-award potential, allowing Palm Beach County to select one or more vendors to provide services across designated fire rescue locations. The contract structure includes an initial award period with renewal or extension options as determined by the county. Pricing submissions must be on a competitive bid basis with detailed cost proposals for the specified scope.

Prime contractors and subcontractors must complete Schedules 1 through 4 per the instructions provided. Schedule 1 (due with bid) must identify all subcontractors and subconsultants and state the prime's own-force work percentage. Schedule 2 (due with bid) must itemize each subcontractor's or subconsultant's specific work and corresponding dollar amounts. Schedule 3 (due with each payment request post-award) documents subcontractor names, contracted amounts, payments, and work start dates. Schedule 4 (fillable PDF provided by county, due with payment requests) requires subcontractor signatures, notarization, and confirmation of downstream disbursements to second or third-tier subs.

Amendment #1 and Amendment #2 have been issued and modify the original contract terms, pricing, or service specifications. Funding comes from departmental operating budgets allocated for facility maintenance at fire rescue locations.