Annual Wetlands Maintenance Services

Solicitation 2026-RFP-090 is a request for proposals from the City of Lakeland, Florida, for a professional contractor to provide maintenance and repair services for an artificial wetlands effluent disposal system. Located east of the City of Mulberry in Polk County, the site covers approximately 1,600 acres and is known as the Bonnie Lake Mine. The scope of work includes grading of roadways, swales, and ditches; repairing eroded berms and cells; and general earthwork such as loading, hauling, and placing materials for contouring. This is a time and materials contract utilized on an as-required basis, with an estimated annual value of 10,000 dollars, though this figure is not a guaranteed minimum or maximum. The initial term is set for October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with an option for four one-year renewals upon mutual consent. Award decisions are based on the most responsive bidder, with evaluation weighted heavily on available equipment and price, each accounting for 35 percent of the score. Other factors include the completeness of the RFP package, knowledge of local site conditions, and the ability to respond quickly to requests. Contractors must adhere to strict OSHA safety standards, maintain insurance with AM Best ratings of at least A, and provide a signed and notarized indemnification agreement. Required certifications include drug-free workplace, E-Verify, and public entity crimes certifications. All work must be authorized via a specific work order number, and payment is generally made in a single sum upon satisfactory delivery and acceptance, although monthly partial payments may be negotiated for larger projects.