Landscaping services for hillsborough county

The Florida Department of Health is requesting sealed bids for landscaping services at eight Hillsborough County Department of Health facilities under ITB DOH26-003, with bids due September 9, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. and mandatory site visits at all eight locations on August 19, 2026.

The scope covers lawn care, shrub and tree pruning, paved area maintenance, retention basin upkeep, weed and disease control, and monthly reporting across facilities in the Tampa and Ruskin areas. The contractor must hold a valid Pesticide Applicator Certification and License and provide prior experience references for three similar projects. No subcontractors are permitted; the contractor assumes all liability for damages and must maintain herbicide application warranties. All workers must pass FDLE background screening prior to commencing work.

The contract spans an initial three-year term from September 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, with an option to renew for up to three additional years under the same terms and conditions contingent upon satisfactory performance and available funding. Pricing is submitted on a fixed-price, unit-rate basis with separate monthly rates for each of the eight facility locations. Monthly invoices are limited to one-twelfth of the annual contract amount. The Department will make a single award to the responsive, responsible respondent offering the lowest grand total cost.

Performance standards include financial consequences: failure to complete deliverables results in monthly invoice deductions ranging from 10 to 25 percent depending on the service category. Written questions are due August 26, 2026 at 4:30 p.m., with answers posted by September 2, 2026. The anticipated notice of intent to award is September 14, 2026. Respondents must complete all mandatory certifications including non-collusion and scrutinized companies list compliance.