Project Information

Bid Title

Airport Terminal Landscaping and Mowing

Issuing Agency

Polk County Public Schools Facilities and Operations

Location

Florida

Published Date

Mar 15, 2026

Closing Date

Apr 10, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

ITB# AIR/260549

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Project Description

Main

Agency
City of Ocala

Status
Active

Fiscal Year
2026

Primary Contact
Eileen Marquez

Title
Airport Terminal Landscaping and Mowing

Secondary Contact

Number
ITB# AIR/260549

Tertiary Contact

Type
Invitation to Bid

Department
Purchasing

Online Submissions
No

Project Estimate

Piggyback Solicitation
No

Insurance Required
No

Bid Bond Required
No

Bid Bond Amount

Performance Bond Required
No

Performance Bond Amount

Construction Bond Required
No

Construction Bond Amount

Scope of Services
ITB# AIR/260549 Airport Terminal Landscaping and Mowing

Pre-Bid Meeting Exists (Physical Attendance):

Mandatory: Yes

Date: 3/31/2026, 9:00:00 AM EST.

Location Name: Ocala International Airport, 1770 SW 60th Avenue, Suite 600, Ocala, FL, 34474

Scope of Work
BACKGROUND
1. The City of Ocala requires the services of an experienced Vendor to provide Airport Terminal ground maintenance and landscaping services supporting the Ocala International Airport.
2. MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING: Refer to the listing for the pre-bid meeting date, time, and location. Attendance at the pre-bid meeting is required in order to participate in this solicitation.
EXPERIENCE LICENSING, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

1. Experience Requirement: Bidder must possess three (3) years of experience in providing professional landscaping services.

2. License Requirement: Bidders must possess a current Florida Right-of-Way Pesticide License authorizing the purchase and application of restricted-strength herbicides, such as full-strength Roundup, for fence lines and around certain structures. A copy of the valid license must be uploaded and submitted with the bid documents at the time of bid submission.

3. Awarded Vendors shall comply with all applicable provisions of Section 787.06, Florida Statutes. Specifically, all non-governmental Vendors shall provide the City of Ocala with an affidavit signed by an officer or a representative under penalty of perjury attesting that the non-governmental entity does not use coercion for labor or services as defined in Section 786.06(2), Florida Statutes).

If not previously provided, the affidavit may be downloaded from https://www.ocalafl.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/29503 and must be notarized.
PRICING AND AWARD

1. Bidder must upload a completed Price Proposal with their response.

2. Bidder must bid on all line items, including optional items.

3. The quantities in Price Proposal are estimated based upon past annual usage and should not be construed as guaranteed minimums.

4. Bids will be received on a unit price basis. The City will pay the Vendor only for the actual units that the Vendor provides, installs, or constructs.

5. Award will be made to the lowest bidder meeting all requirements outlined herein.

6. AMOUNTS DUE TO THE CITY. Contractor/Vendor must be current and remain current in all obligations due to the City during the performance of services under the Agreement. Payments to Contractor/Vendor may be offset by any delinquent amounts due to the City or fees and/or charges owed to the City.
The requirements for this listing are outlined in the exhibits.

Dates(All times are listed as EST )

Broadcast Date
3/14/2026 12:00 PM EST

Question End Date

Sample Due Date

Due Date
4/10/2026 2:00 PM EST

Bid Opening Date

Question End Date Reminder Notification
0 Day(s)

Sample Due Date Reminder Notification
0 Day(s)

Due Date Reminder Notification
0 Day(s)

Pre-Bid Meetings

Total: 1 (All times are listed as EST )

Date	Time	Mandatory	Location
3/31/2026	9:00 AM	Yes	Pre-Bid Meeting Exists (Physical Attendance): Mandatory: Yes Date: 3/31/2026, 9:00:00 AM EST. Location Name: Ocala International Airport, 1770 SW 60th Avenue, Suite 600, Ocala, FL, 34474

Shortlist Meeting

Total: 0 (All times are listed as EST )

Date

Time

Location

Documents

Total: 4

Type	Name	Description	File Type	Â
Invitation for Bid	ITB AIR260549 Airport Terminal Landscaping and Mowing - Exhibit A Scope of Work.pdf	Invitation for Bid	PDF
Invitation for Bid	ITB AIR260549 Airport Terminal Landscaping and Mowing - Exhibit B - Price Proposal.xlsx	Invitation for Bid	Excel
Invitation for Bid	ITB AIR260549 Airport Terminal Landscaping and Mowing - Exhibit C - Airport Terminal GM and Landscaping Area.pdf	Invitation for Bid	PDF
Invitation for Bid	ITB AIR260549 Airport Terminal Landscaping and Mowing - Exhibit D -Landscape Plan.pdf	Invitation for Bid	PDF

Commodity Codes

Total: 4

Code	Description
[988-36]	Grounds Maintenance: Mowing, Edging, Plant (Not Tree) Trimming, etc.
[988-75]	Roadside Maintenance Services (Including Mowing, etc.)
[988-52]	Landscaping (Including Design, Fertilizing, Planting, etc., But Not Grounds Maintenance or Tree Trimming Services)
[911-41]	C.I.P., Landscaping

Publications

Total: 0

Publication

Date

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 561730Landscaping Services

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