Underbrush Removal Services - Underbrush Removal S

The City of Ocala, Florida is requesting bids for underbrush removal services across three municipal parks under ITB REC/260623, with bids due June 23, 2026 and a mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit on June 8, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Attendance at all three site locations—Ft. King National Historic Landmark, Heritage Nature Conservancy Park, and Scott Springs Park—is mandatory; failure to attend any location results in automatic disqualification.

The scope encompasses underbrush removal (material less than four inches in diameter) at Heritage Nature Conservancy Park (approximately 4 acres with a required 10-foot buffer along property lines) and Scott Springs Park (approximately 5.5 acres). Work must be completed within 30 days of the Notice to Proceed, during standard working hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. The vendor must provide all materials, equipment, labor, disposal fees, permits, site cleanup, and damage restoration. The project is structured as a lump sum contract with separate line items for each location; bids must be submitted in the required Excel format (Exhibit B).

Vendors must demonstrate three years of experience in underbrush removal and clearing services, maintain Commercial General Liability insurance with limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, Commercial Automotive Liability of at least $1,000,000 combined, and Workers' Compensation insurance per Florida statutory requirements. A minimum of 30 percent of work must be performed by the vendor's own forces; subcontracting requires advance approval from the City Project Manager. Monthly progress reports are required.

The City's budgeted amount does not exceed $20,000. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor. All work must comply with OSHA safety requirements and applicable state and federal laws. Inquiries should be directed to Jeff Kerley, Project Manager, at jkerley@ocalafl.gov.