Lawn Maintenance for Parks & Recreation

Brevard County Purchasing Services is soliciting bids for comprehensive lawn maintenance services for parks across multiple areas including North, Central Mainland, Merritt Island/Beaches, and South Areas. The procurement covers all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision for lawn maintenance services, which specifically include pre-mowing trash/debris removal, mowing, edging, trimming, and blowing. Contractors must bid on every site within an selected area and provide detailed per-cut pricing for each park location. The contract period is five years from the date of award, with potential pricing adjustments considered after twelve months and only upon written County approval. Mowing frequencies vary by location and season, ranging from 12 to 38 cuts per year. The bid was released on December 12, 2025, with questions due by December 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM, and final bids are due on January 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Bidders must submit three to five professional references and comply with extensive documentation requirements including background screenings, E-Verify registration, and various certifications.

Contractors must provide substantial insurance coverage, including General Liability Insurance ($1,000,000 combined single limit), Auto Liability Insurance ($1,000,000), and Workers' Compensation Insurance. The solicitation requires high-level background screening for all employees, agents, representatives, and volunteers, in compliance with Florida Statutes Chapter 435.04, which includes fingerprinting and criminal history checks. Work is restricted to 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays, with some conditional restrictions on specific parks. Brevard County reserves the right to award by individual items, groups of items, all items, or none, and may reject any or all bids or waive minor irregularities. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the extensive documentation and screening requirements suggest a rigorous qualification process. Payment will be processed according to the Florida Prompt Payment Act, with contractors submitting a Completion of Work Form for each service date and location, subject to county inspection and potential 25 percent deductions for noncompliance with service elements.