Landscape Maintenance Services for AOA

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) is seeking landscape maintenance services for the Airport Operations Area (AOA) at Orlando International Airport through Invitation for Bid (IFB) 24-515-IFB. The comprehensive procurement covers landscape maintenance across 58.37 acres (2,542,704.69 square feet) divided into four service areas, with required services including mowing, edging, trimming, weeding, pruning, disease and insect control, fertilization, irrigation maintenance, annual plantings, and debris removal. Contractors must have at least five years of experience maintaining landscape areas of 100 acres or more and provide an on-site manager with specific educational and professional credentials. Key personnel requirements include certified pesticide operators and irrigation technicians. The contract is structured for a five-year term beginning approximately July 1, 2024, with potential renewal options. Critical procurement dates include a release date of May 5, 2024, a deadline for questions on May 17, 2024, and a response deadline of June 4, 2024, at 11:00 am, with all submissions to be made electronically through GOAA's e-Procurement Platform.

The solicitation requires a Performance Bond or Letter of Credit of $300,000 and mandates strict compliance with federal regulations, airport security protocols, and drug-free workplace standards. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, contractors must provide comprehensive equipment, materials, and labor to maintain landscape areas according to Aviation Authority standards. The contract includes unit pricing for various landscape maintenance activities, with specified quantities for mowing (36 cycles), pruning, disease control, and fertilization. Although a precise total contract value is not explicitly stated, the extensive scope and five-year duration suggest a significant investment in landscape maintenance services. Bidders will need to demonstrate robust operational capabilities, technical expertise, and the ability to meet stringent airport-specific maintenance requirements. The procurement covers landscape maintenance for the entire airport perimeter and internal landscape zones within the secure Airport Operations Area, indicating a complex and high-stakes service contract.