Landscape Maintenance Services

The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District is soliciting proposals for comprehensive, resort-quality landscape maintenance services covering approximately 1,452 acres of roadways, rights-of-way, and other designated properties. The selected contractor will be responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision required for the full care of turf areas, shrub and annual beds, trees, slopes, retention ponds, wood lines, and ditches. Key deliverables include mowing, trimming, edging, weeding, pruning, fertilization, pest and disease control, and the installation or replacement of plant materials. The scope also encompasses irrigation system inspection, routine maintenance, and minor repairs. To ensure professional standards, the onsite manager must be a Certified Irrigation Contractor or hold a Florida Plumbing Contractor License, and staff performing work in rights-of-way must possess FDOT Temporary Traffic Control Advance and Intermediate certifications. The contract will be awarded based on a cost efficiency analysis, primarily to the lowest responsive bidder, with the District reserving the right to award by individual item, aggregate, or to multiple bidders. Preferences are available for BuyLocalNow, Opportunity Zone, and Veteran qualified bidders, while certified Diverse Small Business Enterprises serve as the primary tie-breaker. Bidders must adhere to strict packaging and labeling standards, including the use of 100 percent natural fiber burlap for plant materials and compliance with federal and state hazardous waste regulations. Payment terms are typically thirty days net, and all services are subject to inspection and acceptance by a District representative. The solicitation requires bidders to submit specific delivery dates, warranties, and all necessary certifications to avoid bid rejection.