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Award of Term Contract to American Standard Landscaping, LLC, for Mowing Services for Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport (Amount: $134,820.00)
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
The Procurement Department issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 26-T01302 on March 4, 2026, at the request of the Airport Operations Department, to obtain bids for the purchase of Mowing Services for Brooksville Airport.
The Procurement Department placed the legal advertisement in the Hernando Sun on March 6, 2026, and the OpenGov website on March 4, 2026. The bid was sent to four thousand seven (4007) matching vendor/contractors in OpenGov, the e-procurement web portal. The bid document was downloaded by sixty-one (61) vendor/contractors, and twelve (12) submissions were received.
BIDs RECEIVED:
AB5 Enterprises $23,680.00
American Standard Landscaping LLC $44,940.00*
JDMF LLC $45,516.14
Big King Services $48,350.00
Lortie Lawn and Landscaping LLC Perfect Green $49,245.06
Triple Crown C Lawn Jockeys LLC $49,740.00
NDL LLC $54,268.08
Central Florida Landscaping, Inc. $62,917.80
Emprise Partners LLC $69,999.88
Amazing national Services Group, LLC $77,970.00
T&M Lawn-Fence Service, Inc. $100,050.00
Superior Landscaping & Lawn Service Inc. $128,040.50
Bids were reviewed and evaluated by the Procurement Department to determine if bids were responsive and responsible. The bids were then reviewed and evaluated by the Airport Operations Department for award recommendation based on price, conformance with specifications and the Bidder’s ability to perform the contract in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications required. One vendor’s response was deemed non-responsive and was disqualified.
A Notice of Intent to Award the contract to American Standard Landscaping LLC dated April 28, 2026, was posted to the OpenGov website. The award is for a three (3) year contract term with two (2), one (1) year unilateral renewals. No challenges to the Notice of Intent to Award were received.
The Chief Procurement Officer has reviewed this requirement for conformance to Procurement Ordinance and Purchasing Policies and Procedures.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVES
Strategic Theme: D - Quality of Life
GOAL D.1 Well-maintained existing community assets
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Funding in the amount of $44,940.00 is available in the following:
Expence:
Fund: Airport Operations Fund - B402, Department: Airport - 131 Account: Opertaing-Repairs&Maintenance Services - 534600
LEGAL NOTE
In accordance with Chapter 2, Article V of the Hernando County Code of Ordinances.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the Board approve and authorize the Chairman’s signature on the attached agreement for award to American Standard Landscaping LLC for Contract No. 26-T01302 in the estimated three-year contract amount of $134,820 with an estimated annual spend of $44,940.00.
It is further recommended the Board authorize the Chief Procurement Officer to approve change orders as necessary and required up to the allowable budgeted amounts, and to renew the contract with the same terms and conditions.