Lincoln Road Pond Maintenance and Repairs

The City of Miami Beach Facilities Management Division is requesting quotes for pond cleaning, maintenance, and repair services on an as-needed basis for four artificial ponds on the 1100 Block of Lincoln Road, with quotes due October 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. under ITQ 26-1720-041.

The scope covers water quality monitoring, chemical applications, pond maintenance, fish stocking, and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment for four water gardens. Regular service includes cleaning three times per week (Monday, Wednesday, Saturday) at an estimated two hours per visit, plus semiannual deep maintenance with sludge vacuuming and aquatic plant trimming. Estimated annual service volume is 156 visits per pond and two deep maintenance visits annually, with 50 repair hours estimated. Bidders must submit fixed hourly service rates and administrative mark-up percentages for repairs and additional services; pricing must include all labor, tools, materials, equipment, and mobilization costs.

The resulting agreement is valid until $100,000 has been expended with no specified renewal options. Payment is made within 45 days of invoice approval.

Minimum qualifications require five years of professional pond maintenance experience and documentation of at least three similar projects completed within the past two years. Insurance requirements include Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability at $300,000 per occurrence, and Automobile Liability at $300,000 combined per accident, with the City named as additional insured. Contractors must enroll in the City's Computerized Maintenance Management System (Corrigo) with subscription fees ranging from $5 to $50 per month depending on work-order volume.

An optional worksite walkthrough is scheduled for Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Questions are due September 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Electronic responses must be submitted through BidNet Direct; failure to comply with minimum requirements will result in rejection.