GROUNDS MAINTENANCE FOR FIRE RESCUE LOCATIONS, TERM CONTRACT

This Invitation for Bid (IFB #26‑046/ZG) seeks a qualified vendor to provide ongoing grounds maintenance services for all designated fire rescue locations throughout Palm Beach County under a term contract. The work includes routine mowing, trimming, weed control, litter removal, and any related landscaping tasks required to keep fire‑rescue sites safe and compliant with county standards. Bidders must be registered in the County’s Vendor Self‑Service system, possess all required state and local licenses, and comply with extensive nondiscrimination, drug‑free workplace, and public‑records requirements. Local preference incentives (5% for Palm Beach County and an additional 5% for Glades businesses) apply, and Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goals are incorporated. Submissions must be sealed, signed, and also provided electronically by the deadline. • Scope: Routine grounds upkeep (mowing, trimming, weed control, litter removal) for fire‑rescue facilities. • Contract type: Term, non‑federal, competitive IFB. • Mandatory pre‑bid conference (date not provided). • Submission deadline: Oct 8 2026, 4:00 PM (both hard‑copy and PDF). • Questions due: Sep 23 2026, 4:00 PM. • Required registrations: Palm Beach County Vendor Self‑Service (VSS). • Preference: 5% local, 5% Glades; SBE participation required. • Compliance: Licenses, certifications, drug‑free workplace, anti‑discrimination, public‑records, fingerprint background checks.