This Request for Bid (RFB ****) is for comprehensive mowing and landscaping services at Skinner Park/Alachua Lions Club. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 17, 2026, at 8:00 a. m. The bid due date is September 9, 2026, at 3:00 p. m. Bids must be submitted physically. The contract term is from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with automatic renewal options. The award will be to the most advantageous bidder based on price and other factors, including quality of workmanship and response time.
Bids must be physically delivered on or before the bid due date, September 9, 2026, at 3:00 p. m. sealed bids must physically be delivered on or before the bid due date to the city hall reception deskat
COA shall pay contractor within thirty 30 days from receipt of a correct invoice. COA shall pay contractor within thirty 30 days from receipt of a correct invoice.
Contractor warrants all work, products and services provided will be fit for all purposes intended and consistent with all commercial standards, with a one-year warranty period. contractor warrants all work, products and services provided directly or indirectly, by contractor a subcontractor, agent, employee acting on its behalf or in its stead and that any product, service or work supplied under the contract will be fit for all purposes intended
The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder whose bid is determined most advantageous to COA, considering price and other factors. the contract resulting from this solicitation will be awarded to that responsive and responsible bidder whose bid conforming to the invitation is determined most advantageous to coa, price and other factors considered.
Bidders must be responsible and capable of performing the contract requirements, which includes demonstrating tenacity, experience, and financial strength. the lowest responsible bidder shall mean that bidder who makes the lowest bid to sell goods and or services of a quality which conform closest to the quality of goods and or services set forth in the attached specifications or otherwise required by coa, and who is, in the sole judgment of coa, fit and capable to perform the bid as made.
Liquidated damages are set at **** per day past the scheduled completion date for any and all tasks. a reasonable approximation of damage is **** per day past the scheduled completion date of any and all task.
A mandatory prebid conference is scheduled for August 17, 2026, at 8:00 a. m. mandatory prebid conference august 17, 2026, 8: 00 a. m.
Inquiries must be made by email to the purchasing manager no less than seven 7 days prior to the date for the receipt of bids. any inquiries, suggestions or requests concerning interpretation, clarification or additional information pertaining to the rfb shall be made only by email to donna smith, purchasing manager ***@***. *. * and no less than seven 7 days prior to the date for the receipt of bids.
Improper communication during the blackout period can be grounds for disqualification. prohibited communication as described can be grounds for disqualification of any bidder for current, existing or future awards.
For questions, contact the purchasing manager via email: ***@***. *. *
