QTE 25-095 RE-BID Mowing Services for Citrus County Libraries

Citrus County, Florida is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive mowing and landscape maintenance services for four county library locations through Invitation to Bid (ITB) QTE 25-095 RE-BID. The procurement requires routine finish mowing, trimming, weeding, edging, mulch maintenance, and litter pickup at the Central Ridge, Coastal Region, Homosassa Public, and Lakes Region Libraries, with approximately 24-30 cuts per year depending on the specific location. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three years of commercial mowing experience and comply with local and state requirements. The bid is due on January 21, 2025, at 2:00 pm, with a public opening via Microsoft Teams at 2:15 pm. Key deliverables include maintaining precise mowing heights, using metal blade edging, applying high-grade Cypress mulch twice annually, and submitting detailed cut reports after each service cycle. Contractors must provide all necessary labor, materials, and equipment while adhering to OSHA safety standards and repairing any damage caused during operations.

The contract is structured as a two-year agreement with an option to renew for three additional one-year periods, contingent upon satisfactory performance and fund availability. The total budgeted amount is approximately $18,260, with payment structured on a per-cut/per-site basis and invoices submitted monthly. Vendors must provide comprehensive insurance, including $1,000,000 commercial general liability coverage, $1,000,000 automobile liability coverage, and workers' compensation insurance compliant with state and federal laws. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the county requires vendors to comply with E-Verify system usage and equal employment opportunity standards. Pricing adjustments may be considered annually, limited to the lesser of the consumer price index (CPI) or 5%. The county reserves the right to automatically extend the agreement for up to 120 calendar days if needed during a new solicitation process, and maintains the ability to adjust the contract budget based on funding availability.