When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 26, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 7, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $30,000,000.

It was issued by Palm Beach County. The work is located in Boca Raton, Florida, United States; West Palm Beach, Florida, United States; Lantana, Florida, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Experienced turf and golf course management contractor. Proven expertise in commercial landscaping and grounds maintenance. Capability to provide and operate turf maintenance equipment. Experience managing lakes, wetlands, and related natural areas. Regional presence serving South Florida or surrounding areas.

Turf Management Service (Due October 26, 2026)

A government authority in West Palm Beach seeks a vendor for comprehensive turf, golf course, landscaping, equipment, lake, and wetland management services. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will take place on September 30, 2026.

Must create or activate a Vendor Registration Account through the Purchasing Department’s Vendor Self Service (VSS) system
Must ensure all subcontractors are registered as vendors in VSS
Must attend the Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference and Site Inspection on September 30, 2026
Must have demonstrated experience in maintaining first class public/private daily fee golf course(s) or similar facilities within the past five years
Must have a minimum of three references demonstrating successful maintenance of golf course(s) in the warm season turf grass zone
Must possess an Ornamental Pest Control license and a State of Florida or Palm Beach County Irrigation, Plumbing or General Contractors license
Must provide a staffing/labor plan detailing staff by position title, hours, and pay rates
Must provide a turf management plan
Must provide an environmental plan
Must provide a customer service plan
Must provide a financial audit from the past two years
Must submit a Drug-Free Workplace Certification
Must submit a Disclosure of Ownership Interest affidavit
Must submit a Human Trafficking Affidavit
Must submit a Certification for the Prohibition Against Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Material

September 23, 2026: RFP issued

September 30, 2026: Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference and Site Inspection

October 7th, 2026: Deadline for receipt of questions or comments

October 26th, 2026: Deadline for receipt of proposals

November 10th, 2026: Selection Committee Meeting

November 12th, 2026: Posting Date of Notice of Intent to Award

December 1st, 2026: BCC Award Date and anticipated contract start date

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The government authority in West Palm Beach, Florida, is seeking a qualified vendor to provide turf management and maintenance services. The scope includes management and maintenance of all areas of the golf courses, as well as landscaping and maintenance for the clubhouse, parking lot, and entranceway.

The selected vendor will also be responsible for providing turf maintenance equipment and performing lake and wetland management and maintenance. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 30, 2026, and all questions must be submitted by October 7, 2026.

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