City of Sarasota Downtown Improvement District Enhanced Landscape Maintenance ITB 26-05SS
City of SarasotaCity · Sarasota, FL- Due
- Oct 16, 2025
- Deadline passed
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The City of Sarasota, on behalf of the Downtown Improvement District (DID), is issuing ITB 26-05SS for the ongoing care and maintenance of various landscape beds within public Right-Of-Way (ROW) in Downtown Sarasota, FL. The contractor must furnish all labor, equipment, materials, and supervision required for the scope. This solicitation is a re-solicitation replacing ITB 25-41SS. Bidders must submit required forms and the published Excel 26-05SS Bid Form, including answers to Technical Details questions. The current contract expires December 12, 2025, with new services beginning thereafter. Bids are due by October 16, 2025, at 2:30 PM. No pre-bid meeting is scheduled.
Technical Details questions response, completeness of required forms
SUMMARY
The City of Sarasota, on behalf of the Downtown Improvement District (DID), is issuing ITB 26-05SS for the ongoing care and maintenance of various landscape beds within public Right-Of-Way (ROW) in Downtown Sarasota, FL. The contractor must furnish all labor, equipment, materials, and supervision required for the scope.
This solicitation is a re-solicitation replacing ITB 25-41SS. Bidders must submit required forms and the published Excel 26-05SS Bid Form, including answers to Technical Details questions. The current contract expires December 12, 2025, with new services beginning thereafter. Bids are due by October 16, 2025, at 2:30 PM. No pre-bid meeting is scheduled.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Technical Details questions response, completeness of required forms
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
26-05SS Exhibit A - Required Forms, Excel 26-05SS Bid Form
- Scope location
- Sarasota, FL
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this ITB from City of Sarasota?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 16, 2025. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this ITB?
Most government agencies, including City of Sarasota 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 ITB 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.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Technical Details questions response, completeness of required forms" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Sarasota?
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What documents are required to bid on this ITB?
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: 26-05SS Exhibit A - Required Forms, Excel 26-05SS Bid Form. Review the full document from City of Sarasota for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Sarasota, FL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.