Preserve Area Maintenance

As requested by the Growth Management Department (hereinafter, the “Division or Department”), the Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division (hereinafter, “County”) has issued this Request for Proposal (hereinafter, “RFP”) with the intent of obtaining proposals from interested and qualified vendors in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications stated or attached. The vendor, at a minimum, must achieve the requirements of the Specifications or Scope of Work stated.

The results of this solicitation may be used by other County departments once awarded according to the Board of County Commissioners Procurement Ordinance.

The County departments have spent approximately $940,000.00 in the last fiscal year; however, this may not be indicative of future buying patterns.

The citizens of Collier County, through the Conservation Collier Program, currently own 5,030 acres in 23 different locations. Thirteen locations are currently open to the public. Program staff are working to make the majority of lands accessible to the public, with two preserves designated for resource protection due to lack of safe physical access. Conservation Collier is an integral component of the community planning and growth management strategies working in Collier County to preserve native habitat and species and to protect quality of life for citizens and visitors.

An interactive preserves map can be located at the following link:

https://www.arcgis.com/apps/Shortlist/index.html?appid=42fa2fbacacd45c08b823765aa8fbd77 .

On occasion, Collier County requires nuisance vegetation, debris removal, and property maintenance services within environmentally sensitive preserve areas which include public access trails and infrastructure. The County is seeking preserve area maintenance services which include, but are not limited to, mowing, bush-hogging, and litter/debris removal. The specifications stated herein are intended to provide the information by which Contractors may understand the minimum requirements of Collier County. It is the responsibility of the awarded Contractor to adhere to all State, Federal and Local laws and regulations.

Any County Division may utilize this Contract for these services.