Grounds Maintenance for City Easements, Right-of-Ways and Brick Streets

Solicitation RFP27-0052, issued by the City of Orlando's Streets and Stormwater agency, seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive grounds maintenance for city easements, right-of-ways, and brick streets. The scope of work includes mowing, blowing, trimming, string trimming, roadside herbicide spraying, and shrub and tree pruning. Contractors must adhere to strict performance standards, including maintaining grass at a height of four inches and utilizing wheeled or stinger edgers rather than string edgers for sidewalks and curbs. Deliverables include a written work schedule submitted five working days before commencement, with tasks starting within three working days and finishing within fifteen calendar days of notification. Additionally, contractors must submit work report sheets with each invoice to track litter removal for NPDES compliance. Proposals are evaluated by an Advisory Committee using a weighted scoring system: 35% for experience and management, 28% for price, 25% for the operating plan, 10% for small and local business participation, and 2% for veteran business enterprise participation. The submission process requires electronic delivery of a comprehensive package, including a personnel listing, equipment listing, and various certifications such as the Human Trafficking Affidavit and Conflict of Interest Disclosure. All equipment must be approved by the City before use. The contract is subject to City Council approval for awards exceeding 100,000 dollars, and payments are processed within 30 days of receipt of a proper invoice in accordance with the Local Government Prompt Payment Act.