Landscaping Services - Section 27 WD South of 192

The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) is seeking qualified companies to submit bids for a landscaping services contract for a parcel of District property located on World Drive just south of Interstate 192 in Orange County and Lakeland City, Florida. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals required for the full and complete care of the property, including turf areas, shrub beds, annual beds, trees, slopes, retention ponds, wood lines, and ditches. The scope of services includes removal, planting, fertilizing, weeding, mowing, trimming, edging, weed eating, irrigation, and pest control to maintain a healthy, vigorous appearance for all plantings. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for November 8, 2023, and bids are due by November 29, 2023. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on or around December 6, 2023.

The ITB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no mention of any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The ITB also does not provide details on the award value or budget range for this landscaping services contract. Bidders must meet specific licensing and certification requirements, including licenses for plumbing/specialty contracting, arborist certifications, and FDOT traffic control certifications. CFTOD reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and may grant bid preferences to BuyLocal, Veteran, and Opportunity Zone qualified vendors under certain conditions.