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

Removal of weeds in all beds. Mechanical means is the preferred method, the vendor may use chemical means / herbicides when needed. Trimming of all hedges and flower beds as needed to maintain aesthetic quality and horticultural health required per species of plants on the property. The landscape should be trimmed in a manner that keeps the sidewalks clear of vegetation for pedestrian travel. The shrubs should be trimmed to maintain uniform size and shape among each landscape bed. Dead or broken limbs of shrubs should be removed from shrubs. Trees within the landscape should be pruned so there are no visual impairments to vehicles attempting to pull onto the roadway. . Debris trimmed or fallen within the landscape bed should be removed from the landscape bed. From time to time, the vendor will be requested to install landscape plants. This will be completed through a separate scope of work. Grass shall never be blown into roadways or retention ponds. The Vendor shall ensure all grass cuttings are kept off the streets and sidewalks. All curbing that borders the areas shall be edged. Sidewalks shall be edged. In areas where there are cracks in the sidewalks or curbing with grass and weeds growing through, the vegetation shall be sprayed with an herbicide. After the vegetation is dead, it shall be removed with a weed-eater or similar string device. Commercial General Liability: with limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate. Commercial Automotive Liability: a combined limit of not less than $1,000,000. Workers Compensation and Employer Liability: per Florida statutory requirements. Term: The resulting contract will be for an initial term of 2 years. Add Desc(The City of Ocala requires the services of an experienced vendor to provide grounds maintenance services 600 N Magnolia Avenue to 923 N Magnolia Avenue, Ocala, FL 34475 and Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Place 1821 NW 21st Avenue Ocala, FL 34475 services supporting the Recreation and Parks department. If using restricted herbicides Bidder must be licensed as a commercial applicator with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. T: Contractors must possess and maintain a Florida Department of Transportation Temporary Traffic Control (TCC) Certification. Bidder must possess 3 years' experience in providing Grounds Maintenance (mowing, trimming, landscaping). Renewals: One (1) optional, two-year renewal term. Supplies will be delivered or shipped to Parks Operation Center, 1307 NW Fourth Ave, Ocala, FL 34475. Scheduling of all deliveries and projects shall be coordinated with the City Project Manager.) Question Due By: 8/5/2025 @ 5:00 PM EST