Opportunity
My Florida Marketplace #FDVA-ITB-26-011B
Comprehensive Landscaping Services for Emory L. Bennett State Veterans Nursing Home
Posted
May 13, 2026
Respond By
June 25, 2026
Identifier
FDVA-ITB-26-011B
NAICS
561730
The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs (FDVA) is seeking bids for comprehensive landscaping services at the Emory L. Bennett State Veterans Nursing Home in Daytona Beach, FL. - Government Buyer: - Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs (FDVA) - Contracting office: Mary Grizzle State Office Building, Largo, FL - Scope of Work: - Complete landscaping and grounds maintenance for the nursing home property - Services include: - Weekly lawn mowing and edging (March–November), biweekly in winter - Shrub trimming and pruning to maintain clear walkways and building access - Quarterly fertilization and natural weed control (no poisons allowed) - Monthly inspection of 26 irrigation zones (sprinkler and leak checks) - Routine pruning of trees, hedges, and ornamental plants (March and September) - Five times per year trimming of ornamental plants, shrubs, and hedges - Twice yearly trimming of approximately 50 trees for safety and clearance - Contractor must provide all labor, equipment, vehicles, materials, and supplies - Only natural, environmentally safe weed control products permitted - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to all qualified contractors - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict prohibition on chemical poisons for weed control; only natural methods allowed - Contractor responsible for all aspects of grounds maintenance, including debris removal and reporting irrigation issues - Period of Performance: - Initial contract term of three years, with an option to renew for an additional three years - Place of Performance: - Emory L. Bennett State Veterans Nursing Home, 1920 Mason Ave, Daytona Beach, FL
Description
This solicitation is an Invitation to Bid for landscaping services at the Emory Bennett Veterans' Nursing Home located at 1920 Mason Ave., Daytona Beach, FL. Contractors are required to provide all vehicles, trailers, storage containers, dumpsters, labor, services, equipment, tools, materials, parts, and supplies necessary to maintain the property in an attractive and healthy condition throughout the contract period starting July 1, 2026. The contract term is anticipated to be three years with a possible renewal for an additional three years. The solicitation is managed by the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs and bidders must comply with all solicitation documents and licensing requirements.