Landscape Maintenance Services - Hwy 441

The City of Leesburg, Florida has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB No. 2502601) for comprehensive Landscape Maintenance Services along U.S. Highway 441 and other city right-of-way areas in Lake County. The procurement covers landscape maintenance for seven distinct maintenance areas, with services including mowing, edging, line trimming, litter pickup, weed control, fertilization, irrigation maintenance, and tree and shrub care. Contractors must be certified by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for Maintenance of Traffic (M.O.T.) and possess at least five years of commercial right-of-way maintenance experience. The contract term is set for an initial period through September 30, 2028, with options to renew for three additional terms. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 23, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. at the Venetian Center, with bids due by 11:00 A.M. on October 7, 2025. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond and comprehensive documentation including pest control certification, subcontractor lists, equipment inventory, and references. The City will evaluate proposals based on best value, considering factors such as price, compliance with specifications, bidder's performance history, and financial capability.

The solicitation does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The maintenance will be performed on a monthly basis, with different service frequencies for active (April-October, weekly service) and inactive (November-March, bi-weekly service) seasons. Pricing will be submitted on a per-month basis for each maintenance area, with additional alternate areas available for bidding. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract includes comprehensive insurance requirements, mandating general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, automobile liability coverage, and workers' compensation insurance. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and will conduct a thorough evaluation of each proposal. The maintenance areas cover multiple locations along Highway 441, Highway 27, and Dixie Avenue, with detailed maps and irrigation controller locations provided in the solicitation documents. Contractors will be responsible for maintaining turf, plant beds, medians, and other right-of-way areas across approximately 2.2 miles of roadway in the Leesburg area.