ITB 26-011 Mowing and Landscaping Services for Citrus County Properties in Zone 2

Citrus County, Florida has issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) 26-011 for mowing and landscaping services for County-maintained properties in Zone 2, covering areas including Beverly Hills, Lecanto, Inverness, and Floral City. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide routine finish mowing, trimming, weeding, edging, and litter pickup at 28 specific properties such as community centers, parks, boat ramps, trailheads, and roadway medians. Mandatory requirements include a minimum of two years' commercial mowing experience, commercial-grade equipment preapproved by the county, and active Sunbiz registration. Bidders must attend one of two mandatory pre-bid conferences scheduled for December 2, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. or December 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the Grounds Maintenance Conference Room in Lecanto. The deadline for submitting questions is December 19, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., with bids due by December 30, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. through the OpenGov Procurement portal. The contract term is two years with three optional one-year renewal periods, contingent upon satisfactory performance and fund availability. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for each geographic area.

The county has not specified specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though a local business preference of up to 5% may be applied if the cost differential does not exceed $10,000. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability with $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate limits, automobile liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and workers' compensation compliant with state law. The county has appropriated approximately $31,500 for these services and reserves the right to adjust this amount based on funding availability. Contractors will receive payment within 45 days of invoice submission, with invoices due by the 10th of the month for the previous month's services. Daily cut reports and monthly itemized invoices detailing work completed at each location must be submitted. The contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, and supplies, and must maintain professional-grade equipment and adhere to County specifications for all landscape work performed, with performance standards including specific mowing heights, trimming procedures, and maintenance quality across the designated properties.