Lift Station Landscaping Maintenance Services (SBE Set-Aside)

Hillsborough County is soliciting competitive sealed bids for a Small Business Enterprise set-aside contract to provide landscaping maintenance services at pump station facilities and various other sites throughout the county. The project has an estimate of $503,750.00 for a five-year performance period. Core services include mowing grassed areas 25 times per year according to a seasonal schedule, line trimming, mechanical edging, and the removal of all waste and debris. Specific performance standards require dry pond beds to be mowed to six inches, drainage grates to be kept clear, and any defective work to be corrected within 48 hours of notification. The contract will be awarded to a single, responsive, and responsible bidder who provides the lowest price for all line items and is registered as a Hillsborough County SBE. Bidders must submit their offers through the Euna Procurement portal by October 29, 2026. Awardees are required to maintain specific insurance coverages from A.M. Best rated carriers and ensure personnel wear proper uniforms and personal protective equipment. Payments are processed via ACH within 45 days of receiving a proper invoice, with a designated Project Manager overseeing quality control and work acceptance.