Mowing and Landscape Services

The City of Kissimmee, Florida has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB2025-002) for comprehensive Mowing and Landscape Services covering approximately 200 acres of city properties, rights of way, and easements, including Lakefront Park and City Facilities and Services Center. The solicitation seeks a single contractor to perform landscape maintenance services including litter and debris removal, mowing, edging, string trimming, weed control, hedge trimming, and ornamental plant replacement across multiple urban zones such as Northwest Kissimmee, Central Kissimmee, Martin Luther King Boulevard, and various municipal areas. Bidders must have a minimum of three years of grounds maintenance experience and will be required to provide a $10,000 performance bond. The bid is due on May 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with a non-mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for April 29, 2025. The contract term spans from the date of signature through September 30, 2026, with potential for two additional 12-month renewals. Contractors must adhere to a detailed landscape maintenance calendar that specifies service frequencies for tasks like mowing (39 cycles annually), edging, weed control, and hedge trimming, with peak service frequencies during spring and summer months.

The solicitation includes a local vendor preference policy that may provide advantages to Osceola County vendors under certain conditions. Contractors must complete a Human Trafficking Affidavit mandated by Section 787.06 of Florida Statutes, which requires attestation that no coerced labor is used in service delivery. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including workers' compensation, general liability, automobile liability, and umbrella insurance with specific coverage limits. The City reserves the right to make multiple awards and has established a detailed plant maintenance guide covering over 40 plant species with specific care instructions. While precise award values are not explicitly stated, the extensive scope covering 200 acres across multiple municipal zones suggests a significant contract opportunity. Pricing will be structured per mowing cycle, with potential compensation reductions for failure to complete minimum maintenance requirements. The solicitation also includes provisions for specialized maintenance of unique landscape features like rain gardens, wildflower mixes, and specific ornamental plant zones.