Opportunity
MyVendorLink #ITB# PWD/261083
Grounds Maintenance Services for City Cemeteries – City of Ocala Solicitation
Posted
October 01, 2023
Respond By
September 16, 2026
Identifier
ITB# PWD/261083
NAICS
561730
This opportunity is issued by the City of Ocala's Purchasing Department for grounds maintenance services at city-maintained cemeteries in Ocala, Florida. - Government Buyer: - City of Ocala, Purchasing Department - Scope of Work: - Grounds maintenance for cemeteries, city-owned rights-of-way, parcels, and other designated areas - Services include mowing, edging, plant trimming, and general maintenance - Equipment Requirements: - Contractors must own and provide proof (photos with serial numbers) of: - Two zero-turn mowers - Three gas-powered weed-eaters - Two gas-powered edgers - Two chemical sprayers - Hedge clippers - Various handheld tools - Contractor Requirements: - Must be located within 50 miles of Ocala City Hall - Proof of business address required - Mandatory pre-bid meeting for all bidders - Contract Term: - Initial three-year term with two optional one-year renewals - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation
Description
The City of Ocala is soliciting bids for grounds maintenance services for city-maintained cemeteries located in the northeast and northwest sections of the city. The scope includes maintaining city-owned rights-of-way, cemeteries, parcels, and other designated areas as detailed in the solicitation exhibits. The contract term is three years with two optional one-year renewals. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 3, 2026, at 9:00 AM at the Public Works Conference Room in Ocala, FL. Contractors must own specified equipment and be located within 50 miles of the City Hall to be eligible to bid.