Service Mowing for the Southwest Region

The St. Johns River Water Management District is seeking service mowing providers for the Southwest Region, specifically targeting Putnam County, Florida. This Request for Quotes (RFQ) aims to secure a contractor to provide mowing services for district properties, including levees, roads, trails, and rights-of-way, with the primary objectives of ensuring safe access, improving public signage visibility, and maintaining operational efficiency through controlled vegetation management. Respondents must meet minimum qualifications, including having successfully completed at least two similar mowing projects within the past three years and possessing a minimum of five years of relevant mowing experience. The solicitation requires quotes to be submitted by 2:00 p.m. on December 3, 2024, with an anticipated contract term spanning from December 2024 through March 31, 2026. Pricing will be structured based on a Cost Per Mowing Cycle, with the total cost determined by multiplying the per-cycle rate by the estimated yearly mowing cycles.

The District demonstrates a commitment to diversity by encouraging respondents to make good faith efforts to include women and minority-owned business enterprises as subcontractors. While no specific set-aside percentages are explicitly stated, the procurement documents indicate an openness to diverse participation. The contract is structured as a tax-exempt procurement, with respondents required to provide estimates of all applicable taxes and fees. The District reserves the right to adjust the scope of work, including the number of features, acreage, and mowing cycles to meet its operational needs. Though a specific budget range is not disclosed, the contract will be awarded based on the most advantageous quote, considering both pricing and the contractor's qualifications. Potential bidders are advised to direct any questions to LaDonna Johnson, the Procurement Specialist, via email at ljohnson@sjrwmd.com, and should be prepared to demonstrate their capability to meet the district's precise mowing and vegetation management requirements.