Football Field and Grounds Maintenance – Hickory Tree Park

Solicitation RFP 2026-098 is issued by the City of St. Cloud Parks and Recreation department to secure a qualified contractor for the maintenance of the football field and surrounding grounds at Hickory Tree Park. The selected contractor must provide all labor, equipment, and materials to ensure the facility remains safe and healthy for athletic use. Key responsibilities include mowing the field three times per week during the growing season to a height of 1.25 inches, applying fertilizer four to six times annually based on soil testing, and performing detailed trimming and edging around structures and equipment. Bidders must possess at least five consecutive years of professional experience in football field maintenance, be licensed to do business in Florida, and hold a valid Commercial Pesticide Applicator License from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The contract is awarded based on a 100-point evaluation system, with 30 points each for project understanding, similar project experience, and general qualifications, and 10 points for the price proposal. The agreement includes a one-year warranty on services and requires compliance with the Florida Prompt Payment Act, the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wages, and the E-Verify system for employment eligibility. Contractors must maintain comprehensive general liability and workers compensation insurance, naming the City of St. Cloud as an additional insured. Proposals were due by September 10, 2026, via an electronic portal. The resulting agreement will be for an optimal term agreed upon by both parties, with potential extensions available upon mutual agreement.