Football Field and Grounds Maintenance - Hickory Tree Park (Rebid)

The City of St. Cloud, Florida, is soliciting qualified contractors to provide comprehensive football‑field and surrounding grounds maintenance at Hickory Tree Park on a recurring basis. The contract will cover mowing, fertilization, weed and pest control, aeration, overseeding, irrigation monitoring, debris removal, and general landscape upkeep, with strict adherence to safety, OSHA, and pesticide licensing requirements. Bidders must hold a Florida Commercial Pesticide Applicator License and be licensed to do business in the state. The work is to be performed by the contractor’s own personnel (no subcontracting without prior City consent) and must follow a detailed schedule, reporting, and communication protocol. The solicitation includes a non‑mandatory pre‑response conference on Oct 13, a question deadline of Oct 23, and a final proposal deadline of Nov 5, 2026. • Scope: Mow football field three times weekly, maintain grass height 1.25”, fertilize 4‑6 times/year, apply herbicides, fire‑ant and fungicide treatments, aerate/overseed, monitor irrigation, and maintain surrounding practice fields and landscaped areas. • Requirements: Florida business license, Commercial Pesticide Applicator License, compliance with OSHA and local safety rules, provision of all labor, equipment, and materials. • Schedule: Pre‑response conference Oct 13 (non‑mandatory); questions due Oct 23; proposals due Nov 5, 2026 2 PM. • Evaluation: Lowest‑price award method with points based on cost ratio; qualifications, experience, and past performance also considered. • Contract term: Not explicitly stated but typical municipal maintenance contracts run for one year with possible extensions.