ITB 25B-009 Central Region Recreation Site Cleanup and Maintenance Services

The Northwest Florida Water Management District (NWFWMD) is soliciting bids through Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 25B-009 for Central Region Recreation Site Cleanup and Maintenance Services across 24 recreation sites in Bay and Washington counties. The procurement covers comprehensive maintenance services including emptying trash cans, collecting trash and limbs, cleaning grills and fire circles, and blowing off pavilions and use areas within the Econfina Creek and Choctawhatchee River Water Management Areas. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 6, 2025, at Williford Spring Recreation Area, with final bids due by 2:00 PM Eastern Time on August 28, 2025. The initial contract term spans from October 2025 through September 2028, with potential for a one-time renewal of up to three additional years. Contractors must submit daily rates for two seasonal service periods: Spring and Summer (April 1 - September 30) and Fall and Winter (October 1 - March 31). Bid evaluation will be based on the lowest total lump sum amount, with potential additional consideration for minority business enterprise certification, veteran's business enterprise certification, or implementation of a drug-free workplace program.

Contractors must provide all vehicles, equipment, tools, and materials for service delivery, with the District providing dumpsters at two locations for trash disposal. A performance bond of $5,000 is required, and contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverages including general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation. While specific set-aside designations are not extensively detailed, the bid appears to offer potential scoring advantages for minority-owned, veteran-owned, and drug-free workplace certified businesses. The procurement does not specify an exact budget range, but requires bidders to propose daily rates for two distinct seasonal service periods. Contractors will be responsible for maintaining the recreational sites' cleanliness and basic maintenance across 24 sites, excluding portable toilet and restroom facility servicing. The contract represents an opportunity for businesses capable of providing consistent, high-quality maintenance services in northwest Florida's water management areas, with a focus on preserving the recreational infrastructure and environmental quality of these public use spaces.