Bay County - Parks and Recreation Grounds Maintenance Service - ITB No. 27-02 (2026)
Bay CountyCounty · Panama City, FL- Due
- Oct 30, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Riqui Lyon
- (850) 819-8772
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Summary
Bay County is seeking bids from qualified vendors for grounds maintenance services at various common areas, county athletic fields, parks, community buildings, and facilities.
The work includes grass cutting, mowing, weeding, edging, trimming, pruning of trees and shrubs, ground cover plantings, flower bed maintenance, weed control, debris and leaf removal, trash removal, and blowing sidewalks and parking lots. Named locations include H.G. Harder's Recreational Complex, Simmons Park, Hiland Park Recreational Complex, General Services & Community Building, Bayou George Ball Park, Lake Powell, Southport Community Building, Spring Ave. Park, Under the Oaks Park, Youngstown-Fountain Park, and Zollie-Young Park in Bay County, Florida. The contract term is through October 31, 2027, with three optional one-year renewal periods. Submissions are due by 2:00 pm CDT on October 30, 2026, with a question deadline of October 21, 2026. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience in grounds maintenance and provide required forms including experience record, bid form, affidavits of compliance, anti-collusion clause, drug-free workplace certification, and insurance requirements.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
16- BID FORM
- ADDENDUM ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
- AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 287.138
- FLORIDA STATUTES
- CONTRACTING WITH FOREIGN ENTITIES OF CONCERN
- AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 787.06
- FLORIDA STATUTES
- HUMAN TRAFFICKING ATTESTATION
- ANTI-COLLUSION CLAUSE
- CERTIFICATION REGARDING SCRUTINIZED COMPANIES LIST
- CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM
- EXPERIENCE RECORD
- QUESTIONNAIRE TO ACCOMPANY BID
- DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
- SUB-CONTRACTORS
- LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION AS REQUIRED
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/baycountyfl
- Duration
- 12 months
- Scope location
- Panama City, FL
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Bay County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 30, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/baycountyfl. For questions, contact Riqui Lyon.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Bay County in FL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Riqui Lyon at (850) 819-8772. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Bay County?
All active and historical solicitations from Bay County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Bay County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: BID FORM, ADDENDUM ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 287.138, FLORIDA STATUTES, CONTRACTING WITH FOREIGN ENTITIES OF CONCERN, AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 787.06, FLORIDA S. Review the full document from Bay County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Panama City, FL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.