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Florida Department of Juvenile Justice

Lawn Care Services – Pine Hills

Due
Nov 6, 2026
Questions due
Oct 14, 2026
Budget
$36,000 – $45,000
Estimate
Contract
36 months
Location
  • Orlando, Florida, United States
Posted
Oct 7, 2026
Category
Construction, Facilities & Maintenance

SUMMARY

The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking a qualified vendor to provide lawn care services for a 26-acre facility in Orlando, Florida.
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DESCRIPTION

The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice is soliciting bids for comprehensive lawn care services at its Pine Hills facility located at 8500 Laurel Hill Road, Orlando, Florida. The scope of work includes mowing, trimming, edging, debris removal, weed eating, and storm debris cleanup for approximately 26 acres. The initial contract term is three years, starting December 1, 2026, through November 30, 2029, with an option to extend for an equal number of years.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • Must have at least three years of business/corporate experience within the last five years in providing services of similar size and scope
  • Must hold a State of Florida Lawn Care Service License
  • Must maintain required State of Florida Liability Insurance coverage
  • Must maintain required State of Florida Workers Compensation Insurance coverage
  • Must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) system with a valid Florida W9 to do business with the state
  • Must provide a performance bond or irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of $5 million or the average annual price of the contract
  • Must provide a reply bond or check in the amount of $1.5 million
  • Must have a Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) Financial Stress Score with a Financial Stress Class of 1, 2, 3, or 4

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TIMELINE

Solicitation advertised: October 7th, 2026

Written questions due: October 14th, 2026

Department response to questions: October 16th, 2026

Sealed bids due: November 6th, 2026

Bid opening: November 9th, 2026

Anticipated posting of intent to award: November 20th, 2026

Anticipated effective date of contract: December 1st, 2026

Issuing Agency

Florida Department of Juvenile Justice

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?
Submissions are due November 6, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 14, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?
Settle estimates the budget at $36,000 – $45,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?
It was issued by Florida Department of Juvenile Justice. The work is located in Orlando, Florida, United States.

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