Lawn Care Services

The Florida Department of Military Affairs is requesting bids for lawn care services at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center in Starke, Florida under ITB DMA-ITB-354, with sealed bids due September 24, 2026, and a mandatory pre-bid site visit on September 9, 2026.

The scope spans three zones across approximately 42.4 acres: Zone 1 (Regional Training Institute) at 20 acres of mowing area (15 acres finish cut, 5 acres rough cut); Zone 2A (CSMS) at 17.4 acres; and Zone 2B (MATES) at 5 acres. Work includes grass cutting, trimming of lawn grasses and brush, debris cleanup and disposal, and general site cleanup by end of workday. Vendors must furnish all materials, labor, and supervision; coordinate with the Contract Manager (Jennifer Adams) on site circumstances; and prevent disposal of maintenance debris into lakes or ponds. Bidders must demonstrate at least three years of continuous business operation in similar services supported by three verifiable client references with at least one year of continuous service history. Required submittals include price sheets for each zone, vendor references, drug-free workplace certification, minimum qualifications statement, vendor certifications regarding scrutinized companies lists and E-Verify employment eligibility verification, and signed scope acknowledgments for each zone. Contractors must carry general liability insurance of at least $100,000 per person and $300,000 per occurrence, and property damage insurance of at least $100,000 per occurrence. All contractors must be authorized to do business in Florida, comply with E-Verify requirements, and provide access control rosters and vehicle documentation prior to beginning work on the secured facility.

The estimated annual expenditure is approximately $60,000. The contract term is three years beginning October 1, 2026, with DMA retaining renewal rights for up to an additional three years contingent upon satisfactory performance and funding availability. Vendors must be registered in MyFloridaMarketPlace prior to award or face non-responsive determination. Written questions are due September 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST, with responses posted September 18. Public bid opening occurs at 4:00 PM EST on September 24 at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center Post Headquarters, Building 2300. The intended award notice will be posted September 25 at 4:00 PM EST.