Tree Replanting of Scenic Roads and Miscellaneous Areas

Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners Engineering and Operations Department is soliciting competitive sealed bids through Invitation to Bid (ITB-26-00125) for tree replanting and landscape maintenance services across multiple scenic roads and miscellaneous county locations over a one-year contract period. The scope of work encompasses site preparation, soil amendments, planting and removal of various trees and plants, and comprehensive maintenance services at designated locations including Causeway Boulevard, Pine Crest Manor Boulevard, Citrus Park Boulevard, Racetrack Road, Van Dyke Road, Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, and N 56th Street in Temple Terrace. Specific deliverables include installation of multiple tree species such as Yellow Tabebuia, Sabal Palms, Green Buttonwood, Magnolia virginiana, Japanese Blueberry, Tuscarora Crapemyrtle, and Black Olive trees, along with amended soil, mulch application, fertilization, staking, watering for a minimum of 120 days, and site maintenance throughout an establishment period of six months following final acceptance and a 12-month warranty period. All plant material must meet Florida Grade #1 minimum standards and comply with American Standard of Nursery Stock (ANSI Z60.1) and Florida Department of Agriculture specifications, with contractors required to obtain all necessary permits and licenses and conduct work in accordance with Florida Nurserymen and Growers Association approved practices. The successful contractor must demonstrate a proven documented track record of preparing planting areas, performing landscape installation, and providing required maintenance, with work to be performed by a single firm specializing in landscape work. Bids must be submitted electronically through the County's Euna Procurement system by February 27, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. Eastern Time, with the successful contractor required to begin work within 120 days of receiving a Purchase Order. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications, with the County reserving the right to award by line item, group, or overall total net bid price.

This procurement is available to members of the Hillsborough County Governmental Purchasing Council, which includes 21 member agencies and municipalities, though no specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses are mentioned in the solicitation documents. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage prior to commencing work, including Commercial General Liability ($500,000 to $2,000,000 depending on coverage type), Automobile Liability ($300,000 to $1,000,000), Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability ($100,000 to $1,000,000), Professional Liability ($1,000,000 per claim), Cyber Liability ($1,000,000 per claim), and Pollution Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), with all coverage obtained from entities authorized in Florida with A.M. Best ratings of A- or better. Contractors must also complete and submit a Drug-Free Workplace Certification Form, Substitute W-9 form, and Direct Deposit Authorization Form as part of their proposal submission. No bid, performance, or payment bonds are required. The project estimate is $935,275.00, with payment to be made within 45 days of invoice approval, and offers remain valid for 90 days from the close date.