Opportunity
MyVendorLink #ITB# ELE/260900
Grounds Maintenance Services for City of Ocala Electric Substations and Training Yard
Posted
July 11, 2026
Respond By
August 07, 2026
Identifier
ITB# ELE/260900
NAICS
561730
The City of Ocala is seeking qualified contractors to provide grounds maintenance services for its electric substations and training yard. - Government Buyer: - City of Ocala Purchasing Department - Scope of Work: - Grounds maintenance (cycle cuts and single cuts) for approximately 17 electric substations and 1 training yard - Contractors must supply all labor, supervision, equipment, tools, materials, transportation, and incidentals - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are required or named in the solicitation - Notable Requirements: - Contractors must obtain a Florida Right-of-Way Pesticide License within 120 days of contract start - Minimum of 3 years' experience in mowing/grounds maintenance required - Contract may be awarded to both a Primary and a Secondary Contractor; Primary receives all work unless unable to perform - Mandatory pre-bid meeting for all interested bidders - Contract Structure: - Initial term of 1 year, with two optional 1-year renewals
Description
The City of Ocala is soliciting bids for grounds maintenance services at approximately 17 electric substations and 1 training yard. The services include complete grounds maintenance or maintenance at individual properties, requiring contractors to provide all labor, supervision, equipment, tools, materials, transportation, and incidentals. Contractors must obtain a Florida Right-of-Way Pesticide License within 120 days of starting work and have at least 3 years of experience in mowing/ground maintenance services. The contract term is for an initial year with two one-year renewal options. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 23, 2026, at 9:00 AM at the Penuel Substation in Ocala, FL.