Lawn Care Services

The State of Florida Department of Management Services, Division of Real Estate Development and Management, is soliciting proposals under RFP DMS-25/26-098 to establish contracts for lawn care services across various state facilities in the Pensacola, Tallahassee, and Tampa regions. The scope of work includes recurring maintenance such as mulching, pressure washing, dethatching, tree trimming, and storm debris cleanup. The Department intends to award contracts to multiple respondents per region, though it reserves the right to make single or no awards based on the best interest of the State. The initial contract term is one year, with the possibility of three additional one-year renewals. Awards will be determined using a trade-off methodology based on a combined score of technical response (60 percent) and financial response (40 percent). Technical evaluation focuses on the approach to the statement of work, project team qualifications, industry experience, and current contracts. Contractors must adhere to strict compliance requirements, including criminal background screenings for all personnel, a prohibition on offshoring services, and the submission of a Preferred Pricing Affidavit. Performance is monitored via Monthly Summary Reports and on-site evaluations, with financial penalties of 5 to 10 percent for failure to meet established performance standards. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the MyFloridaMarketPlace Vendor Information Portal by August 19, 2026.