Seminole County Mechanical Treatment, Mowing and Firebreak Creation IFB-5348-26/AES 2026
Seminole CountyCounty · Sanford, FL- Due
- Dec 2, 2026
- 25 days left
- Posted
- Nov 3, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Amber Spears
- (407) 665-7125
The 30-second brief
Seminole County is soliciting bids from qualified contractors to provide mechanical treatment services, including mechanical reduction, mowing, and firebreak creation and maintenance for properties managed by the Parks and Recreation Department. The work involves forestry mulching, roller chopping, pasture mowing, firebreak creation, trail and road mowing, firebreak maintenance, and firebreak disking using specialized heavy equipment such as tractors, forestry mulching heads, skid-steers, roller choppers, root rakes, bulldozers, disk harrows, and excavators. The contract has a 3-year term with two 1-year renewal options and multiple awards may be made. Bids are due by December 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on November 16, 2026, and a question submission deadline of November 20, 2026.
Price, qualifications, past performance, equipment capability, references
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Summary
Seminole County is soliciting bids from qualified contractors to provide mechanical treatment services, including mechanical reduction, mowing, and firebreak creation and maintenance for properties managed by the Parks and Recreation Department.
The work involves forestry mulching, roller chopping, pasture mowing, firebreak creation, trail and road mowing, firebreak maintenance, and firebreak disking using specialized heavy equipment such as tractors, forestry mulching heads, skid-steers, roller choppers, root rakes, bulldozers, disk harrows, and excavators. The contract has a 3-year term with two 1-year renewal options and multiple awards may be made. Bids are due by December 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on November 16, 2026, and a question submission deadline of November 20, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Price
- Qualifications
- Past performance
- Equipment capability
- References
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
8- W-9.pdf
- References
- Equipment List
- INSURANCE_CONFIRMATION.pdf
- E-Verify Affidavit.pdf
- Foreign Country of Concern
- Human Trafficking Affidavit
- ADA_Affidavit.pdf
- Submit to
- https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/seminolefl
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- Sanford, FL
Questions about this IFB
How do I respond to this IFB from Seminole County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 2, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/seminolefl. For questions, contact Amber Spears.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this IFB?
Most government agencies, including Seminole 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 IFB 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 Amber Spears at (407) 665-7125. 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: "Price, qualifications, past performance, equipment capability, references" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Seminole County?
All active and historical solicitations from Seminole County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Seminole 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 December 2, 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 IFB?
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: W-9.pdf, References, Equipment List, INSURANCE_CONFIRMATION.pdf, E-Verify Affidavit.pdf, Foreign Country of Concern, Human Trafficking Affidavit, ADA_Affidavit.pdf. Review the full document from Seminole 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: Sanford, FL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.