Parks - Palm Tree Inoculation and Canopy Teeree Services
| Location: | Florida |
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| Posted: | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Due: | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Agency: | City of Ocala |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation No: | ITB# REC/260749 |
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Main
Agency
City of Ocala
City of Ocala
Status
Active
Active
Fiscal Year
2026
2026
Type
Invitation to Bid
Invitation to Bid
Department
Purchasing
Purchasing
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
ITB# REC/260749 Parks - Palm Tree Inoculation and Canopy Tree Services
BACKGROUND The City of Ocala seeks a qualified vendor to provide all labor, equipment, and supervision necessary to perform professional palm inoculation services and Cambistat treatments for selected trees, reinforcing the Recreation & Parks Department’s efforts to protect tree health, extend canopy lifespan, and preserve the quality and appearance of public spaces for residents and visitors. The City of Ocala manages a diverse urban forest across parks, public landscapes, Downtown, the North Magnolia corridor, and the Ocala Golf Club, including high‑value palms vulnerable to Lethal Bronzing Disease, a rapidly spreading and fatal infection best managed through early detection and proactive antibiotic inoculation. In addition, the City maintains a wide range of mature shade trees that require ongoing care to ensure safety, stability, and long‑term vitality, with growth‑regulation treatments like Cambistat helping reduce canopy stress and improve resilience in high‑traffic urban environments.
LICENSING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 1. Licensing Requirement: Bidder must be a licensed as a Certified Arborist in the State of Florida to submit a bid for this project. Bidder must provide documentation of certification.
2. Experience Requirement: Bidder must possess two (2) years’ experience in providing inoculation and cambistat treatments on trees.
CONTRACT TERM/DELIVERY TIMELINE 1. Term: The resulting contract will be for an initial term of three (3) years.
2. Renewals: Two (2) optional, one-year renewal terms.
ITB# REC/260749 Parks - Palm Tree Inoculation and Canopy Tree Services
BACKGROUND The City of Ocala seeks a qualified vendor to provide all labor, equipment, and supervision necessary to perform professional palm inoculation services and Cambistat treatments for selected trees, reinforcing the Recreation & Parks Department’s efforts to protect tree health, extend canopy lifespan, and preserve the quality and appearance of public spaces for residents and visitors. The City of Ocala manages a diverse urban forest across parks, public landscapes, Downtown, the North Magnolia corridor, and the Ocala Golf Club, including high‑value palms vulnerable to Lethal Bronzing Disease, a rapidly spreading and fatal infection best managed through early detection and proactive antibiotic inoculation. In addition, the City maintains a wide range of mature shade trees that require ongoing care to ensure safety, stability, and long‑term vitality, with growth‑regulation treatments like Cambistat helping reduce canopy stress and improve resilience in high‑traffic urban environments.
LICENSING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 1. Licensing Requirement: Bidder must be a licensed as a Certified Arborist in the State of Florida to submit a bid for this project. Bidder must provide documentation of certification.
2. Experience Requirement: Bidder must possess two (2) years’ experience in providing inoculation and cambistat treatments on trees.
CONTRACT TERM/DELIVERY TIMELINE 1. Term: The resulting contract will be for an initial term of three (3) years.
2. Renewals: Two (2) optional, one-year renewal terms.
Dates(All times are listed as
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)
Broadcast Date
6/16/2026 8:00 AM EST
6/16/2026 8:00 AM EST
Question End Date
Sample Due Date
Due Date
7/16/2026 12:00 AM EST
7/16/2026 12:00 AM EST
Bid Opening Date
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Pre-Bid Meetings
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Shortlist Meeting
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Documents
Total: 5
Commodity Codes
Total: 3
| Code | Description |
| [988-88] | Tree Trimming and Pruning Services |
| [675-54] | Pesticides |
| [988-2] | Arborist Services |
Publications
Total: 0
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