Maintaining Multi-Use Path and Rights of Way: Phase 2

Walton County, Florida is seeking a qualified contractor to provide routine multi‑use path and rights‑of‑way maintenance for its county‑owned trails. The contract is a two‑year, unit‑price agreement (renewable up to two additional one‑year extensions) covering mowing, litter removal, tree limb clearance, edging, weed control, hedge trimming, and safety inspections on a 7‑day cycle March‑October and a 30‑day cycle November‑February. Bidders must submit a sealed electronic bid by September 10, 2026, include all required licenses, bonds, insurance, and demonstrate prior experience with similar public‑right‑of‑way maintenance. The County will award to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with the possibility of value‑engineering if the low bid exceeds budget. • Scope: Routine landscaping and safety maintenance of county‑owned multi‑use paths and adjacent rights‑of‑way. • Frequency: Weekly (Mar‑Oct) / Monthly (Nov‑Feb). • Contract term: 2 years (possible two 1‑year extensions). • Bid type: Unit‑price Invitation to Bid (ITB #26‑24). • Submission: Electronic via OpenGov portal, deadline 3:00 pm Sept 10 2026. • Pre‑bid: Virtual meeting available (date not specified). • Required bonds: 5 % bid security; performance and payment bonds after award. • Evaluation: Lowest responsible and responsive bid, with qualifications and past performance considered.