Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance for Multiple Districts

The Villages Community Development Districts (District 16 and associated districts) are seeking a qualified contractor to provide full‑service landscape and irrigation maintenance across multiple community areas. The contract requires the vendor to supply all labor, supervision, equipment, materials, and incidentals needed to keep lawns, plantings, irrigation systems, and related features healthy, safe, functional, and aesthetically pleasing. Minimum qualifications include at least five years of commercial landscape/irrigation experience, specific certifications (Certified Lawn and Ornamental Pest Control Operator, Certified Intermediate MOT), and five references of comparable projects. Proposals must be submitted in hard‑copy and electronic formats by the deadline, with a public opening on October 30, 2026 and award consideration at a selection committee meeting on November 19, 2026. The District will evaluate proposals on staffing capacity, experience, references, pricing, and overall thoroughness. • Scope: Ongoing maintenance of lawns, plants, irrigation systems, and related structures for multiple districts. • Services: Mowing, pruning, fertilization, pest control, irrigation repairs, equipment upkeep, and emergency debris removal monitoring. • Required experience: ≥5 years commercial landscape/irrigation work; specific state‑required certifications. • Submission: 1 original + 3 hard copies + 1 USB copy; due Oct 30, 2026 3:00 PM; questions due Oct 16, 2026 4:00 PM. • Evaluation criteria: equipment/staff capacity, key personnel qualifications, past performance, price, proposal completeness. • Contract term: Not explicitly stated (multi‑year maintenance expected); award announced Nov 19, 2026. • Mandatory site visit: None (optional visit encouraged). • Contact: Robert Schoepe, Procurement Agent (352) 751‑6700, [email protected].