Landscape Maintenance-Bithlo Area Section III

This Invitation for Bids (IFB Y26‑1006) seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive landscape maintenance services for the Bithlo Area Section III of Orange County, Florida, over a five‑year term. The scope covers routine mowing, fertilization, tree care (including pruning, removal, and re‑planting), litter removal, sodding, edging of paved areas, and the procurement and installation of a wide variety of ornamental trees and shrubs as detailed in the fee schedule. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with electronic submission required via the OpenGov platform. A non‑mandatory virtual pre‑bid conference is scheduled, and all questions must be submitted by the stated deadline. • Services include mowing of ~26,000 acres, fertilization of 2,000 acres, and maintenance of planted beds (32,500 sq ft). • Tree services: maintenance of 10,000 trees, removal of 1,250 dead/fallen trees, and planting of dozens of species (e.g., Sweetgum, Magnolia, Pines, Hollies, etc.). • Additional work: litter removal (6,000 acres), sodding (150,000 sq ft), edging of 250,000 linear ft of asphalt. • Contract term: 5 years with a performance‑based fee schedule; no minimum purchase commitment. • Submission: electronic only, via OpenGov; deadline 4 PM ET Nov 5, 2026. • Pre‑bid conference: Oct 12, 2026 10 AM (virtual, optional).