Landscaping Hwy. 331 from Short Ave. - Bay Grove Rd.

Walton County, Florida is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for routine landscape maintenance services along Highway 331 from Short Avenue to Bay Grove Road under a one-year contract term. This procurement seeks qualified vendors to provide comprehensive landscape maintenance to ensure the long-term health, appearance, and functionality of the designated highway corridor. The scope of work includes weekly mowing from April through September and monthly mowing from October through March, fertilizer application in March and September, edging a minimum of 12 times annually, weeding and herbicide/pesticide application, selective hand pruning, mulch maintenance at 3-inch compressed depth with annual reapplication, litter removal, and general maintenance to protect hardscape features. All work must be performed Monday through Friday during daylight hours, with lane closures prohibited between 7:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. unless approved by the county representative. All work must comply with FDOT standards and specifications outlined in the FDOT Landscape Care Guide. Vendors must submit a separate cost proposal and complete a vendor questionnaire that includes lead time, quote validity period, references from similar projects, and certification of agreement with solicitation terms. The solicitation was posted on April 9, 2026, with responses due by April 16, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., with electronic submissions required through the OpenGov Procurement portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/waltoncountyfl.

The RFQ does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular organization types or disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors selected for award must provide liability insurance naming Walton County as an additional insured and proof of workers' compensation coverage. The solicitation documentation does not identify any incumbent contractors or current service providers, nor does it detail specific budget ranges or award values. Prospective vendors are evaluated based on their prior business experience with Walton County, references from similar projects, cost proposals, lead times, quote validity periods, and demonstrated capability to perform landscape maintenance services meeting FDOT standards. Respondents with established experience in landscape maintenance for highway corridors in Florida's Panhandle region and familiarity with county procurement processes may possess competitive advantages in responding to this opportunity.