GROUNDS MAINTENANCE FOR FIRE RESCUE LOCATIONS, TERM CONTRACT

The County of Palm Beach is seeking a qualified vendor to provide ongoing grounds maintenance services for its fire rescue locations under a term contract. The work includes routine mowing, trimming, weed control, fertilization, litter removal, and any other landscaping activities necessary to keep fire rescue sites safe, accessible, and compliant with fire‑code and environmental regulations. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with small‑business preferences applied where applicable. Bidders must be registered in the County’s Vendor Self‑Service system, possess all required state and local licenses, maintain a drug‑free workplace, and comply with numerous nondiscrimination, anti‑lob‑by, and public‑records requirements. The bid deadline is October 8, 2026, and questions must be submitted by September 23, 2026. • Scope: Routine landscaping (mowing, trimming, fertilization, weed control, litter removal) for all designated fire rescue facilities. • Location: Palm Beach County, FL (multiple fire rescue sites). • Contract type: Term contract (duration not specified). • Mandatory pre‑bid conference (date not provided). • Small Business/Economic Preference: 5 % local and Glades preferences; SBE goal applies. • Compliance: Vendor registration, licensing, drug‑free workplace, nondiscrimination, public‑records, fingerprint background checks for personnel accessing critical facilities. • Submission: Sealed paper bid + electronic PDF; must include signed Bid Response Form and required schedules.