West Building Interior Landscape Management at OCCC

Orange County, Florida is seeking sealed responses for West Building Interior Landscape Management services at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) through Invitation for Bid #Y24-167-AV. The procurement involves comprehensive interior landscape maintenance for the West Building, encompassing plant care, watering, pruning, pest control, and plant rotation across multiple building levels. Bidders must demonstrate at least two years of consecutive interior landscaping services and provide proof of pest control and fertilizer licenses. The contract term is three years with potential for two additional one-year renewals, with performance required within 30 calendar days after receiving a delivery order. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference was held on November 7, 2023, at 1:30 PM via WebEx, with the final response deadline set for November 28, 2023, at 4:00 PM EST. Responses must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform, with questions accepted until November 8, 2023, at 5:00 PM EST. The solicitation includes detailed attachments specifying plant locations and maintenance requirements across West Building levels, including lobby areas, food courts, and specific plant placement zones.

The procurement does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract will be funded through Orange County's annual budget, with pricing to remain firm for the initial contract year and potential annual adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U), limited to a maximum increase of 4%. The pricing structure includes monthly interior plant maintenance, dusting of artificial plants, hourly rates for additional work, and a markup/markdown provision for miscellaneous plants and supplies, with a maximum markup limit of 25%. While no incumbent vendor is specifically identified, the comprehensive nature of the solicitation suggests a structured approach to replacement or continuation of existing landscape management services. Bidders will need to provide a detailed pricing schedule, reference documentation, and comply with Orange County's ethical and administrative requirements. The solicitation indicates a commitment to comprehensive, professional interior landscape management that maintains the aesthetic and functional quality of the Orange County Convention Center's West Building.