This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Lake City, Florida. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The City of Lake City Florida is requesting quotes for an annual contract for landscape and maintenance services for four (4) median islands on a one (1) mile corridor from the Interstate 75 interchange, eastbound on U.S. Highway 90. The work to be done under this contract includes, but is not limited to; providing all labor, supervision, equipment, incidentals, and related items necessary for landscape and maintenance services in accordance with the specifications contained herein. In front of Wendys Hamburgers In front of Village Square Shopping Center In front of Wal-Mart Supercenter In front of Krystal Restaurant (currently undeveloped - grass only) Question Submission Deadline:December 13, 2023, 4:00 pm All Contractors must be qualified under the laws, rules and regulations of the State of Florida and the City of Lake City to perform the work required by these documents. The successful contractor must have been in the landscape maintenance service business for a minimum of two (2) years. Contractors shall provide documentation of applicable license, certification and commercial experience. The City of Lake City reserves the right to request documentation at any time during the contract period. All questions related to this Quote shall be submitted in writing via City e-Procurement portal, on or before, Wednesday, December 13, 2023 by 4:00 pm. All questions submitted and answers provided shall be electronically distributed via email to bidders following this solicitation on the City e-Procurement Portal. Without limiting Contractor's indemnification, it is agreed that the successful Contractor will purchase at their expense and maintain in force at all times during the performance of services under this agreement the following insurance. Where specific limits are shown, it is understood that they must be the minimum acceptable limits. If successful Contractor's policy contains higher limits, the City of Lake City will be entitled to coverage to the extent of such higher limits. Certificates of Insurance must be furnished to the City naming the City of Lake City as additional insured. These certificates must provide a ten (10) calendar day notice to the City in the event of cancellation, non-renewal or a material change in the policy. Statutory Workers Compensation insurance as required by the State of Florida. Commercial General Liability insurance to provide coverage of not less than $1,000,000.00 combined single limit per occurrence and annual aggregates where generally applicable and must include premises-operations, independent contractors, products/completed operations, broad form property damage, blanket contractual and personal injury endorsements. Business Vehicle/Umbrella Liability insurance with a minimum limit of $200,000 per occurrence, and $300,000 for all claims arising out of the same incident or occurrence, for property damage and personal injury. Notice, these limits may change according to Florida law and the protections afforded to the City pursuant to sovereign immunity for liability. Specifications 1. Supply all labor and materials necessary to provide compliance with Florida Department of Transportation maintenance of traffic (MOT) practices. 2. Supply all labor and materials necessary to weed, trim, edge, fertilize and clean-out all landscaped beds as well as to trim Sabal palms as needed. In addition, the median islands will be cleared of all garbage and debris at least twice a month and such garbage will be disposed of by the contractor. 3. Supply all labor and materials necessary to install and maintain total coverage of approximately 3-4 inches of mulch at a consistent depth throughout the term of the contract. Contractor shall anticipate having to re-mulch the medians on the basis of twice a year. 4. Supply all labor and materials necessary to mow all medians twice a month. 5. Supply all labor and materials to add color at the end of each island with the use of flowering annuals or perennials on a year-round basis that have the ability to flourish in this environment for at least a three-month period and that provide to the aesthetics of the median islands. 6. Inspect irrigation systems twice a month. If repairs are necessary, contact Steve Brown at (386)758-5401 or browns@lcfla.com for authorization to make repair. The cost associated with the inspection are to be included in your proposal. All costs associated with any repairs to the irrigation system are to be invoiced separately. 7. Permits and licenses of any nature, necessary for any and all work, shall be secured and paid for by the contractor. 8. All work shall be done to the complete satisfaction of the City of Lake City and in accordance with all municipal, county, state, federal and local laws, ordinances and regulations applicable to said work. 9. The awarded contractor will be required to comply and to adhere with all safety standards and guidelines outlined by the Florida Department of Transportation and the City of Lake City.