Description
This Invitation for Bid (IFB) seeks a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive grounds‑maintenance services for Palm Beach County fire‑rescue facilities on a term basis. The contractor will be responsible for routine landscaping, mowing, weed control, pruning, litter removal, and any related site‑care activities required to keep fire‑rescue locations safe, accessible, and presentable. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, with small‑business preferences applied where applicable. Vendors 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, ethics, and public‑record requirements.
• Scope: Routine landscaping, mowing, trimming, weed control, litter removal, and related upkeep for all fire‑rescue stations and associated properties.
• Location: Palm Beach County, FL (multiple fire‑rescue sites throughout the county).
• Contract type: Term contract awarded via competitive sealed bid.
• Submission deadline: October 8, 2026 4:00 PM (sealed envelope + electronic PDF).
• Questions due: September 23, 2026 4:00 PM.
• Mandatory vendor registration in VSS; all subcontractors must also be registered.
• Small‑Business Development (SBD) and local‑preference provisions may affect evaluation.
• Compliance with NFPA, ANSI, OSHA, and Florida building/safety codes required.