Mowing and Trash/Debris Removal Services, As Needed

Hernando County Board of County Commissioners in Florida is requesting sealed bids for mowing and trash/debris removal services on an as-needed basis under ITB Solicitation #26-TG01360, with bids due September 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The County anticipates awarding one contract for mowing services and designating Primary and Secondary vendors for trash/debris removal. A local preference of up to 5% applies to local vendors when the cost differential does not exceed $10,000 on procurements over $50,000; bidders claiming local preference must submit a Local Vendor Affidavit of Eligibility.

Mowing scope covers grass eighteen inches tall at various property locations (unimproved lots, residential, and commercial properties) in violation of Hernando County Property Code Ordinances, with sites potentially accessible only through walk-through gates. Trash/debris removal includes tires, household trash, car parts, mobile home remnants, burned structure remnants, abandoned vehicles, and derelict boats. Vendors must provide all materials, labor, and equipment; maintain current licenses and permits; and perform work within fourteen calendar days of purchase order receipt unless otherwise directed. Contractors must carry general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence, workers' compensation, automobile liability, and excess/umbrella liability of $1,000,000, and name Hernando County as additional insured. Equipment must include commercial mowing equipment capable of handling heavy underbrush and thick fennel.

The contract is an indefinite quantity, non-exclusive requirements contract with no guaranteed minimum or maximum purchase amounts. All pricing must remain firm fixed for the entire contract period. The initial term is three years with two unilateral one-year renewal options at the County's discretion; either party may cancel with ninety days' written notice, except vendors cannot cancel during the first 180 days. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 26, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Hernando County Building Department. Public bid opening occurs September 21, 2026 at 15470 Flight Path Drive, Brooksville, Florida 34604. Vendors must maintain E-Verify compliance and demonstrate adequate equipment capacity on request.