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

Tara Community Development District (the "District") hereby requests proposals to provide services relating to the exterior landscaping maintenance services for Tara Community Development District, all as more specifically set forth in the Project Manual. Any and all questions relative to this project shall be directed in writing, by e-mail only, to Kristee Cole at kristee.cole@inframark.com , no later than Tuesday, June 12, 2024, by 4:00 p.m. (EST). Answers will be provided to all eligible proposers by 5:00 p.m. (EST), June 14, 2024. The District is a special-purpose taxing District created by Chapter 190 Florida Statutes. The entities submitting proposals must be able to provide for the level of service as outlined in the Project Manual and meet the following qualifications: (i) fully licensed and insured, (ii) 5 years minimum continuous operation (iii) experience with at least three other communities of a similar nature, size and amenity level to the Highlands CDD project, with verifiable references on those projects, (iv) Proposer must be in good financial standing with no history of bankruptcy or financial reorganization, (v) Proposer will be encouraged to have made a site visit prior to submitting the proposal and will be responsible for 100% of their own area takeoffs, and (vi) Proposer must submit total price along with an option for two (2) one (1) year renewals with price. The District has the right to reject any, and all proposals, make modifications to the work, and waive any minor informalities and irregularities in proposals as it deems appropriate, if it determines in its discretion that it is in the best interest of the District to do so. Any person who wishes to protest the Project Manual, or any component thereof, shall file with the District a written notice of protest within seventy-two (72) calendar hours (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and state holidays) after the Project Manual is made available, and shall file a formal written protest with the District within seven (7) calendar days (including Saturdays, Sundays, and state holidays) after the date of timely filing the initial notice of protest. Filing will be perfected and deemed to have occurred upon receipt by the District Manager, Inframark, 313 Campus Street, Celebration, FL 34747. Failure to timely file a notice of protest or failure to timely file a formal written protest shall constitute a waiver of any right to object to or protest the contents of the District's Project Manual. The formal written protest shall state with particularity the facts and law upon which the protest is based. ***Document Note: Each Project Manual will include, but not be limited to, the Request for Proposals, proposal, contract documents, project scope, technical specifications, and site plan. Please make checks payable to Inframark. NO CASH OR CREDIT CARD ACCEPTED. The District Manager shall be the contact person regarding the Project Manual. Ms. Kristee Cole can be reached by email at kristee.cole@inframark.com or via phone at (813) 382-7355. ***Bid Event: Proposals will be opened at the time and date stipulated above; those received after the time and date stipulated above will be returned unopened to the proposer. Any proposal not completed as specified or missing the required proposal documents as provided in the Project Manual will be disqualified. No official action of the District's Board will be taken at this meeting, it is held for the limited purpose of opening the bids. The meeting is open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law. Any person requiring special accommodations at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District Office at (813) 382-7355 at least five calendar days prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 711 or 1-800-955-8770, for aid in contacting the District Office. A copy of the agenda for this meeting may be obtained from the District Manager, Inframark, 313 Campus Street, Celebration, FL 34747. This meeting may be continued to a date, time, and place to be specified on the record at the meeting.