Right of Way Mowing & Median Maintenance for Zone 7 Celery Fields

Sarasota County is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB 262882AMS) for right-of-way mowing and median maintenance services in Zone 7 Celery Fields, located east of Interstate I-75 near Exit 210. The anticipated initial contract term is three years. The scope of work includes the maintenance of stormwater conveyances, retention ponds, ditches, swales, and bridge embankments. Maintenance requirements are divided by area: flat and right-of-way areas require 18 cycles per year, while slope areas require 12 cycles per year. All vegetation must generally be mowed to a height of four inches with a one-inch tolerance. The contract also mandates adherence to Integrated Pest Management (IPM) guidelines for chemical applications and requires specific equipment, including zero-turn, boom, and deck mowers. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest total bid price for the base items in Table 1. To be considered responsible, bidders must provide two verifiable references demonstrating experience managing at least 100 acres per month and provide evidence of required licenses, including FDACS Category 6 Right of Way Pest Control, FDOT Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic (IMOT) or ITTC certification, and Florida Green Industries Best Management Practices certification. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability, Workers Compensation, Business Automobile Liability, and Pollution Liability. Bids must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal by November 4, 2026. Invoicing occurs monthly by the 15th, with payments contingent upon a passing evaluation through the County's Work Management System.