Project Information

Bid Title

Parks - Palm Tree Inoculation and Canopy Teeree Services

Issuing Agency

Polk County Public Schools Facilities and Operations

Location

Florida

Published Date

Jun 16, 2026

Closing Date

Jul 16, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

ITB# REC/260749

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Project Description

Main

Agency
City of Ocala

Status
Active

Fiscal Year
2026

Primary Contact
Caley Conrad

Title
Parks - Palm Tree Inoculation and Canopy Teeree Services

Secondary Contact

Number
ITB# REC/260749

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# 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 EST )

Broadcast Date
6/16/2026 8:00 AM EST

Question End Date

Sample Due Date

Due Date
7/16/2026 12:00 AM EST

Bid Opening Date

Question End Date Reminder Notification
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Sample Due Date Reminder Notification
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Due Date Reminder Notification
0 Day(s)

Pre-Bid Meetings

Total: 0 (All times are listed as EST )

Date

Time

Mandatory

Location

Shortlist Meeting

Total: 0 (All times are listed as EST )

Date

Time

Location

Documents

Total: 5

Type	Name	Description	File Type
Invitation for Bid	ITB REC260749 Parks Palm Tree Inoculation and Canopy Tree Services Exhibit A Scope of Work.pdf	Invitation to Bid	PDF
Invitation for Bid	ITB REC260749 Parks Palm Tree Inoculation and Canopy Tree Services Exhibit B Price Proposal.xlsx	Invitation to Bid	Excel
Invitation for Bid	ITB REC260749 Parks Palm Tree Inoculation and Canopy Tree Services Exhibit C UF IFAS OTCHCI Application.pdf	Invitation to Bid	PDF
Invitation for Bid	ITB REC260749 Parks Palm Tree Inoculation and Canopy Tree Services Exhibit D Palm Sawdust Sample Collection Guidelines.pdf	Invitation to Bid	PDF
Invitation for Bid	ITB REC260749 Parks Palm Tree Inoculation and Canopy Tree Services Exhibit E Cambistat Label Directions.pdf	Invitation to Bid	PDF

Commodity Codes

Total: 3

Code	Description
[988-88]	Tree Trimming and Pruning Services
[675-54]	Pesticides
[988-2]	Arborist Services

Publications

Total: 0

Publication

Date

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 561730Landscaping Services

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