42465 - Pablo Creek Conservation Area Maintenance Mowing

The St. Johns River Water Management District is soliciting bids for mowing services at the Pablo Creek Conservation Area in Duval County, Florida, under solicitation number 42465IFB26. The work involves conducting batwing mowing nine times per year along approximately 31 miles of roads within the conservation area, with the contract spanning a three-year term and an estimated total budget of $45,000. Proposals must be submitted by August 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with no pre-submittal meeting scheduled and questions due by August 12, 2026. The contract is structured as a fixed-price arrangement, with all performance required on District-owned property during normal business hours. Bidders must provide proof of valid registration with the Florida Division of Corporations, demonstrate compliance with insurance requirements outlined in Attachment C, and submit required certifications including non-collusion, E-Verify enrollment, and human trafficking compliance via Attachment G. Invoicing must be sent to [email hidden] and include the District Agreement number, contractor information, invoice number and date, and the name of the District Project Manager. All work must conform to the Scope of Work in Attachment A and applicable state laws, including §403.031, Florida Statutes, concerning pollution and hazardous substances. The District retains ownership of all deliverables upon payment and reserves the right to inspect work on-site at any time to ensure compliance with quality standards and contractual requirements. Payment will be processed by the District’s Finance Director at 4049 Reid Street, Palatka, Florida, with no federal accounting codes or WAWF/IPP invoicing systems used. The solicitation does not include FAR clauses, specified evaluation factors, or defined contract options, and bidders are expected to complete all attachments — including the Cost Schedule and Insurance Requirements — without prior clarification. No small business set-asides or socioeconomic certifications are required, and submissions must be complete to avoid rejection.