Opportunity
Dept of Management Services Florida #PD 25-26.035
Escambia County Holding Pond Mowing and Maintenance Services (RFQ PD 25-26.035)
Posted
January 09, 2026
Respond By
February 02, 2026
Identifier
PD 25-26.035
NAICS
561730
Escambia County Public Works Department is seeking landscaping contractors to provide mowing and maintenance services for holding ponds across four distinct zones, totaling 350 ponds and approximately 465.6 acres. - Government Buyer: - Escambia County Board of County Commissioners - Public Works Department, Office of Purchasing - Contact: Kent Jensen - Scope of Services: - Mowing pond areas to a maximum height of 4 inches - Weed-eating and herbicide spraying around structures and fences - Litter and debris removal - Repairs to any damages caused during maintenance - Project Structure: - Four pond lists (zones): - List 1: 100 ponds, 196.64 acres - List 2: 100 ponds, 126.40 acres - List 3: 100 ponds, 102.96 acres - List 4: 50 ponds, 59.60 acres - Multi-award solicitation; vendors may be awarded up to four zones - Pricing is per lot; no price breaks for multiple lots - Performance Requirements: - Services performed quarterly (April, June, August, October) - Contract term: 36 months, with two optional 12-month renewals (up to 60 months total) - Possible 6-month extension - Notable Requirements: - Florida Pest Control License required - Evaluation criteria: experience, price, equipment, workload - No specific OEMs or named vendors; opportunity open to qualified landscaping contractors - All pond locations and details provided in attached lists
Description
The Public Works Department of Escambia County is seeking landscaping contractors for mowing and maintenance at various holding ponds. The project involves handling 4 zones with up to 100 or 50 pond locations each, including herbicide spraying, with four rounds per year in April, June, August, and October. The contract includes mowing, weed-eating, spraying around structures and fences, litter and debris removal, and repairs to any damages caused during maintenance. Bidders must bid on lots individually, and the solicitation is a multi-award with a maximum of 4 zones awarded per vendor.