Special Assessments Mowing and Landscaping Services on a Task Authorization Basis
| Location: | Florida |
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| Posted: | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Due: | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Agency: | Osceola County Board of County Commissioners |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Solicitation No: | RFP-26-16091-JG |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
Main
Agency
Osceola County Board of County Commissioners
Osceola County Board of County Commissioners
Status
Active
Active
Fiscal Year
2026
2026
Title
Special Assessments Mowing and Landscaping Services on a Task Authorization Basis
Special Assessments Mowing and Landscaping Services on a Task Authorization Basis
Type
Request for Proposal
Request for Proposal
Department
Online Submissions
No
No
Project Estimate
Piggyback Solicitation
No
No
Insurance Required
No
No
Bid Bond Required
No
No
Bid Bond Amount
Performance Bond Required
No
No
Performance Bond Amount
Construction Bond Required
No
No
Construction Bond Amount
Scope of Services
It is the intent of this solicitation to prequalify multiple contractors to perform mowing, trimming, inlet and outlet cleaning of retention and detention areas, drainage system maintenance, litter removal, upkeep of common areas and athletic fields, and trash pickup in Special Assessment Municipal Service Taxing Units (MSTUs) and Municipal Service Benefit Units (MSBUs) communities located within Osceola County. Exhibit A has been attached to solely as a reference for the areas that may require service, however additional County locations may be included as required by the County. PLEASE NOTE: No pricing will be submitted for this solicitation. Award will be made to the Contractors determined by the Evaluation Committee to be the most qualified and have the capacity to perform the required services described herein. The Task Authorization (TA) process will highlight the specific areas of need for service(s) and pricing, Countywide.
It is the intent of this solicitation to prequalify multiple contractors to perform mowing, trimming, inlet and outlet cleaning of retention and detention areas, drainage system maintenance, litter removal, upkeep of common areas and athletic fields, and trash pickup in Special Assessment Municipal Service Taxing Units (MSTUs) and Municipal Service Benefit Units (MSBUs) communities located within Osceola County. Exhibit A has been attached to solely as a reference for the areas that may require service, however additional County locations may be included as required by the County. PLEASE NOTE: No pricing will be submitted for this solicitation. Award will be made to the Contractors determined by the Evaluation Committee to be the most qualified and have the capacity to perform the required services described herein. The Task Authorization (TA) process will highlight the specific areas of need for service(s) and pricing, Countywide.
Dates(All times are listed as
EST
)
Broadcast Date
9/20/2026 8:00 AM EST
9/20/2026 8:00 AM EST
Question End Date
9/29/2026 12:00 PM EST
9/29/2026 12:00 PM EST
Sample Due Date
Due Date
10/27/2026 2:00 PM EST
10/27/2026 2:00 PM EST
Bid Opening Date
Question End Date Reminder Notification
3 Day(s)
3 Day(s)
Sample Due Date Reminder Notification
0 Day(s)
0 Day(s)
Due Date Reminder Notification
3 Day(s)
3 Day(s)
Pre-Bid Meetings
Total: 0
(All times are listed as
EST
)
| Date | Time | Mandatory | Location |
Shortlist Meeting
Total: 0
(All times are listed as
EST
)
| Date | Time | Location |
Documents
Total: 5
Questions & Answers
Total: 9
| Question | Date Asked | Answer | Date Answered |
| Regarding Section I.D.1, which states that the company must have been in business for a minimum of three consecutive years: Must the prime proposer itself independently satisfy this three-year company-history requirement, or may the documented qualifications and operating history of a proposed subcontractor identified in Attachment G be considered toward this requirement? | 9/21/2026 3:36:21 PM | ||
| Regarding Section I.D.3, which requires bidders to have a minimum of three (3) years of experience performing similar work with commercial or government accounts: May the proposer satisfy this requirement using the documented relevant experience of proposed subcontractors and/or key personnel who will perform the work, or must the three years of similar experience have been performed specifically under the prime proposer`s company? | 9/21/2026 3:37:05 PM | ||
| Regarding the minimum crew, vehicle, and equipment requirements in Section I.D: May a prime proposer satisfy these requirements through committed resources belonging to proposed subcontractors identified in Attachment G, provided documentation demonstrating the availability and commitment of those resources is included with the proposal? | 9/21/2026 3:37:42 PM | ||
| Regarding Section I.D.5, which states that the contractor must have an herbicide/pesticide applicator license: If herbicide or pesticide applications will be performed by a properly licensed subcontractor, may the applicable license be held by that subcontractor or its qualified applicator, or must the prime proposer independently hold the required license? | 9/21/2026 3:38:02 PM | ||
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Regarding Section I.D, may the prime proposer satisfy the minimum crew, vehicle, and equipment requirements through committed subcontractors identified in Attachment G, provided the prime contractor remains responsible for supervising, controlling, and completing all work? If permitted, what documentation must be included to prove the availability and commitment of the subcontractor’s personnel and equipment?
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9/23/2026 1:27:56 PM | ||
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Regarding Section I.D.5, must the prime proposer itself hold the required herbicide/pesticide applicator license, or may this requirement be satisfied by using a properly licensed subcontractor identified in Attachment G to perform and supervise all chemical applications?
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9/23/2026 1:28:21 PM | ||
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Does the County impose any maximum number of subcontractors, maximum subcontracted percentage, or minimum percentage of work that the prime contractor must self-perform under this agreement? May the prime contractor subcontract the field operations while retaining full responsibility for project management, supervision, quality control, invoicing, and contract compliance?
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9/23/2026 1:28:32 PM | ||
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If a proposer does not independently meet the three-year continuous-business requirement, will the County accept a formally documented joint venture, teaming agreement, or mentor-protégé arrangement with a company that meets all required experience, licensing, personnel, equipment, and insurance qualifications? If so, what documents and registrations must be submitted with the proposal?
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9/23/2026 1:28:44 PM | ||
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Please clarify the insurance documentation required at proposal submission. Must the proposer and all proposed subcontractors already carry every coverage and limit listed in Attachment B when the proposal is submitted, or may the required coverage, endorsements, and certificates be obtained within five business days after notice of intent to award?
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9/23/2026 1:28:58 PM |
Commodity Codes
Total: 3
| Code | Description |
| [988-36] | Grounds Maintenance: Mowing, Edging, Plant (Not Tree) Trimming, etc. |
| [988-75] | Roadside Maintenance Services (Including Mowing, etc.) |
| [906-56] | Landscape Architecture |
Publications
Total: 2
| Publication | Date |
| Orlando Sentinel | 9/20/2026 |
| Osceola News Gazette | 9/24/2026 |
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