ITB No. DMS-2526-009, Lawn Care Services

The State of Florida's Department of Management Services (DMS) has issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. DMS-2526-009 for comprehensive lawn care services across multiple state facilities in Leon County and other Florida jurisdictions. The solicitation seeks a contractor to provide weekly (May-October) and biweekly (November-April) lawn maintenance services for facilities including the Capitol Circle Office Complex, First District Court of Appeal, Florida Department of Revenue, and Florida Emergency Operations Center. Required services encompass mowing, trimming, edging, debris removal, weed control, fertilization, mulching, and miscellaneous landscape maintenance, with strict performance standards and detailed reporting requirements. Bidders must demonstrate at least three years of lawn care service experience, maintain a crew of three or more workers, and possess appropriate commercial equipment. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for September 15, 2025, with bid responses due by October 13, 2025. The contract will be awarded to the responsible and responsive bidder submitting the lowest total calculated price, with the potential to select one or multiple bidders across facility groups.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must complete a comprehensive Vendor Certification Form (PUR-7801) affirming compliance with state statutory requirements, including E-Verify usage, non-participation in boycotts, and adherence to labor standards. The initial contract term is five years, beginning January 1, 2026, with potential renewal options for an additional five years contingent upon satisfactory performance. While specific total contract value is not explicitly stated, the pricing sheet allows for unit and annual pricing across multiple facility groups, with subsequent year pricing capped at a 3% annual increase. Contractors will be subject to a detailed performance rating system with potential invoice deductions ranging from 5% to 35% for non-compliance with specified maintenance standards. Background checks will be required for all personnel, and subcontractors must receive pre-approval from the state.