Mowing Service - Utilities Compounds

This contract involves the provision of professional mowing and ground maintenance services for critical utility infrastructure across Hernando County, Florida. The scope covers approximately 79.31 acres spanning 151 lift stations, 22 water plants and wells, and various other county-owned or leased utility properties. Services will be performed bi-weekly, totaling 26 mowing events per year, with detailed specifications requiring high-quality cuts, debris removal, hand trimming around obstacles, and environmentally sensitive maintenance practices—including restrictions on chemical weed control near wells. The contractor must ensure accessibility and aesthetic maintenance of these sites, which are vital for wastewater and potable water operations, and conduct all work in compliance with applicable County standards, Florida statutes, and safety regulations. The solicitation, identified by number 26-T01201/JG, is issued by Hernando County Utilities with bids due by January 12, 2026, and includes a non-mandatory pre-bid conference. This firm fixed-price contract will have an initial three-year term beginning July 1, 2025, with options for two additional one-year renewals at the County’s sole discretion. Key contract provisions address contractor responsibilities such as obtaining licenses and permits, adherence to insurance requirements, and certifications including E-Verify, drug-free workplace compliance, and non-collusion. The County retains final inspection and acceptance authority over completed work. Pricing documents list detailed lift station locations and frequencies but do not specify unit or total prices. The procurement process enforces a "cone of silence" during solicitation, prohibits dumping in county dumpsters, and requires proper disposal of vegetative waste. Contract administration will be overseen locally with designated contacts for maintenance supervision and contracting duties, while payment is made promptly on a 30-day net basis upon invoice submission following satisfactory completion of services.