Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance for Multiple Districts

As the agency published it

Villages Community Development Districts, FL - DPM-Landscape has issued request for proposal, solicitation 26P-033.

The intent of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to procure a qualified and experienced Contractor to provide comprehensive landscape and irrigation maintenance services for designated areas within District 16 of The Villages Community Development Districts. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, personnel, equipment, tools, materials, transportation, and incidentals necessary to properly maintain all landscaped areas, irrigation systems, and related landscape features in a healthy, safe, functional, and aesthetically pleasing condition. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary for the proper care, operation, maintenance, and repair of landscaping, irrigation systems, and related landscape structures and features included within the scope of services. The specifications contained herein represent the minimum standards required to achieve and maintain the desired appearance, functionality, and overall condition throughout the community. All work shall be performed in accordance with recognized industry standards and best management practices, and in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, and ordinances. Proposals will be evaluated by a Selection Committee using a structured scoring process that considers equipment and staffing capacity, qualifications of key personnel, organizational experience, quality of references, pricing, and overall proposal thoroughness. Awards will be made to the proposals deemed most advantageous to the District, and final recommendations will be subject to Board approval. All proposers must adhere to the RFP procedures and communication requirements throughout the solicitation process.

Responses are due October 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT.

Questions must be submitted by October 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT.

Commodity categories: Irrigation Systems Maintenance and Repair; Grounds Maintenance: Mowing, Edging, Plant (Not Tree) Trimming, etc.; Roadside Maintenance Services (Including Mowing, etc.).

Contact: Chris Ryzoc, Assistant Director (chris.ryzoc@districtgov.org, (352) 816-6853).

9 documents are attached to the notice: 26P-033 Exhibit A Proposal Forms Required Return; 26P-033 Exhibit B Contractor Hierarchy Required Return; 26P-033 Exhibit C Service Schedule Required Return; 26P-033 Exhibit D 25-26 VCDD Vendor Insurance Requirements; 26P-033 Exhibit E Map District 16 for Group A; 26P-033 Exhibit F As Builts for Group B; 26P-033 Exhibit G As Builts for Group C; 26P-033 Exhibit H Sample Documents.

The full solicitation document, addenda and the question-and-answer thread are on the agency's OpenGov portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/districtgov/projects/310133. Responses are submitted electronically there, and a free vendor account is required before you can upload one.

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