IFB 41386 Recreation Trail Maintenance South Region

The St. Johns River Water Management District is soliciting bids through Invitation for Bid (IFB) 41386 for Recreation Trail Maintenance in the South Region, specifically covering 12 conservation areas in Putnam County and surrounding regions. The procurement seeks qualified firms to perform comprehensive trail maintenance services, including mowing, limb trimming, trail marker blazing, grass and brush trimming, and cleaning trailhead kiosks and entrance signs. Bidders must be licensed to do business in Florida, possess E-Verify registration, and demonstrate a minimum of three years of experience in similar projects. The contract requires eight mowing services annually, one annual trail limb trimming and marker blazing service, and one annual trailhead maintenance service, with specific technical requirements such as mowing trails using small tractors and trimming limbs to precise heights. Bids are due by 2:00 p.m. on August 21, 2025, and must be submitted electronically through DemandStar or Central Bidding. The initial contract term spans three years from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028, with potential options for two additional annual renewals.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The estimated annual budget is $60,000, with a total contract value of $180,000 for the initial three-year term. The District reserves the right to adjust the number of trail sites or mowing miles during the contract period, and payments will be made according to a predetermined cost schedule. Bidders will need to provide comprehensive documentation demonstrating their capability to perform the required maintenance across conservation areas including Buck Lake, Canaveral Marshes, and Econlockhatchee Sandhills. While no incumbent vendors are specifically mentioned, the contract requires a high level of technical proficiency in landscape maintenance, trail management, and conservation area upkeep. The procurement appears focused on securing a vendor with specialized skills in maintaining natural trail systems and preserving the ecological integrity of the designated conservation areas.