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

Okeechobee County is soliciting Finishing Mowing Services for four (4) County owned locations. The necessary materials, equipment, machinery, tools, apparatus, means of transportation and labor necessary to complete the work in full and complete in accordance with the shown, noted, described and intended requirements of the Contract Documents to the full and entire satisfaction of the Board of County Commissioners of Okeechobee County, Florida, with a definite understanding that no money will be allowed for extra work except as set forth in the Contract Documents. The scope of work includes supplying finish mowing service for Okeechobee County at the specified locations listed above. Based on the time of the year, each location shall be mowed weekly or bi-monthly (twice a month) for a total of thirty-eight (38) mowing's for each location. Mowing of all established grasses and vegetation within each referenced location shall be in a neat and professional manner. Vegetation in and around structures, walks, trees, parking areas, sidewalks, or other similar items shall be mowed to a neat appearance as well as string trimmed (weed eater, weed whipping, etc.). The contractor shall neatly mow grass and vegetation to a height of 2.5 inches (2.5"). All trash and debris in the mowing area shall be removed from the area before and after mowing by the contractor. Grass and vegetation clippings shall be blown or swept off walkways, driveways, trails, sidewalks, etc. Vegetation clippings shall not be blown or deposited on the streets or walkways. The Board of County Commissioners have the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Bids must be sealed, and the outside of the envelope MUST be marked: "Okeechobee County Facilities Mowing Program #2024-06". The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, accept Bids in any order or combination, accept or reject portions of Bids, make odifications to the work after bidding, and waive any informality/inconsistency in the Bids if they deem it in their best interest to do so Each bid must be accompanied by an acceptable Bid Security in the form of a Bid Bond, or Certified Check, made payable to "Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners", in the amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total Bid Amount. The Bidder, if awarded the Contract and the bid amount is $100,000 or more, will execute and file acceptable performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract price within ten (10) calendar days after written notice of the award of contract. No bidder may withdraw their bid for a period of ninety (90) calendar days after the date set for opening of bids. The Payment and Performance Bonds must show the Owner's name, Project Name and Project Number. The final addendum will be issued on Friday May 10, 2024 by 5:00pm, if necessary. Any questions pertaining to the project specifications or scope of work will be addressed to the Purchasing Agent, Jessica Schooley, no later than Wednesday May 8, 2024, at 3:00pm