RFP DMS-2526-098 Lawn Care Services

The State of Florida, Department of Management Services is requesting proposals for lawn care services at multiple state facilities across Pensacola, Tallahassee, and Tampa regions under RFP DMS-2526-098, with proposals due August 19, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The Department intends to award to multiple respondents per region but reserves the right to award to a single respondent per facility group, consolidate all regions under one award, or make no award based on state best interest.

The scope encompasses nine facilities: Capitol Circle Office Complex, Florida Department of Revenue, Marjorie Stoneman Douglas Building, Robert R. Dempsey Florida Department of Law Enforcement Facility, James Building (Pensacola), Mary Grizzle Building (Largo), Harold Hargrett Building, Park Trammell Building, and Tampa Bay Regional Operations Center (Tampa). Core services include weekly mowing May–October and bi-weekly November–April at 3–4 inches with bagging; mechanical edging and trimming; debris removal; weed and fertilizer applications per IFAS guidelines (twice annually); mulch applications semi-annually at minimum 3-inch depth; and routine irrigation system maintenance. Optional services include pressure washing, dethatching, tree trimming beyond 15 feet, storm debris cleanup, and trail management, priced separately. Contractors must be capable of servicing multiple facility groups from a local facility and provide staff with company identification and background screening completed within ten days of contract execution.

The historic annual spend is approximately $1.05 million for informational purposes only. The contract term is one year with renewal options for up to three additional one-year terms, contingent on satisfactory performance and fund availability. Renewal year increases are capped at three percent annually. Prices are fixed throughout the contract period and annual amounts must be divisible by twelve; monthly invoices cannot exceed one-twelfth of the annual contracted amount.

Evaluation allocates 60 percent weight to technical response and 40 percent to financial response, scored on a zero-to-five scale. Technical criteria assess industry experience, current contracts demonstrating capability, approach to the statement of work, and project team qualifications. Respondents must register in both the Vendor Information Portal and Business Network within MyFloridaMarketPlace. The anticipated Notice of Intent to Award is September 16, 2026. Contractors must maintain workers' compensation insurance at Florida statutory limits, commercial general liability coverage of at least $1 million, and automobile liability of $1 million combined limits. No performance bond is required. Funding is provided through FY 2026/2027 SB2500, Line 2914.