Mowing Services - Brevard County Lift Stations

Brevard County Purchasing Services, on behalf of the Utilities Department, is soliciting competitive bids for mowing services at county lift stations through Bid #7-25-34. The procurement requires a comprehensive landscaping maintenance contract covering 53 unique lift station locations across Melbourne, Rockledge, Cocoa, Viera, and Palm Shores, Florida. The selected vendor will be responsible for providing all labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary to perform mowing services with seasonal variations: twice monthly during winter months (November through March) and weekly during summer months (April through October). Key service requirements include edging, line trimming, blowing, and careful maintenance near water bodies and embankments, with work restricted to weekdays between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including a 5% bid bond, references, and various attestation forms. The original bid was released on December 12, 2024, with bids due on January 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM, and multiple addenda were issued to clarify specifications and adjust pricing sheets.

The contract does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Eleven vendors submitted bids, with prices ranging from $37,050.00 to $318,700.00, and First Pioneer Property Management from Cocoa, FL was selected as the primary awardee at $37,050.00. The contract is structured as a five-year agreement, effective from February 5, 2025, to February 4, 2030. Insurance requirements for the winning bidder include a $1,000,000 general liability policy, auto liability insurance, workers' compensation coverage, and potential professional liability insurance. The contractor will receive monthly lump sum payments based on Brevard County Utilities Department's final acceptance of work performed. Historically, these mowing services were maintained internally by county staff, making this the first external procurement for lift station landscaping maintenance. The aerial maps and detailed location spreadsheets provided suggest a methodical approach to defining service expectations and geographical scope.