Sarasota County Right of Way Mowing & Median Maintenance for Zone 7 Celery Fields - IFB # 262882AMS
Sarasota CountyCounty · Sarasota, FL- Due
- Nov 4, 2026
- 2 days left
- Posted
- Oct 5, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Allison Sweeney
- (941) 861-0819
The 30-second brief
Sarasota County invites bids from qualified contractors for right-of-way mowing and median maintenance services in Zone 7 Celery Fields. The scope includes roadside, median, and stormwater facility mowing, litter removal and disposal, string trimming, mechanical edging, tree basal area maintenance, and maintenance of traffic (MOT). Work will be performed across designated assets within Sarasota County, Florida, under an initial 3-year term contract. Bidders must demonstrate minimum qualifications including verifiable references, required FDACS and FDOT certifications, and provide a performance and payment bond of $50,000. Submissions are due by November 4, 2026, via the OpenGov Procurement portal.
Lowest total bid price for Table 1
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Summary
Sarasota County invites bids from qualified contractors for right-of-way mowing and median maintenance services in Zone 7 Celery Fields.
The scope includes roadside, median, and stormwater facility mowing, litter removal and disposal, string trimming, mechanical edging, tree basal area maintenance, and maintenance of traffic (MOT). Work will be performed across designated assets within Sarasota County, Florida, under an initial 3-year term contract. Bidders must demonstrate minimum qualifications including verifiable references, required FDACS and FDOT certifications, and provide a performance and payment bond of $50,000. Submissions are due by November 4, 2026, via the OpenGov Procurement portal.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest total bid price for Table 1
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Vendor Questionnaire
- Pricing Table
- Performance and Payment Bond
- Local & American Business Certification Form
- Certificates of Insurance
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/scgov
- Scope location
- Sarasota, FL
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Sarasota County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 4, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/scgov. For questions, contact Allison Sweeney.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Sarasota 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 Allison Sweeney at (941) 861-0819. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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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: "Lowest total bid price for Table 1" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Sarasota County?
All active and historical solicitations from Sarasota County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Sarasota 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 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 4, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
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: Vendor Questionnaire, Pricing Table, Performance and Payment Bond, Local & American Business Certification Form, Certificates of Insurance. Review the full document from Sarasota 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: Sarasota, FL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.