This bid is for grounds maintenance and irrigation services at Orlando International Airport (MCO), One Jeff Fuqua Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32827, covering Cargo Road, Terminals A & B landside grounds, and the north and south parking lots.
Due
December 2, 2026
19 days left
Location
Orlando, FL
Florida
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Notice ID
27-167-ITN
Please quote grounds maintenance, landscape care, and irrigation services for Orlando International Airport (MCO), One Jeff Fuqua Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32827, covering Cargo Road, Terminals A & B landside grounds, and the north and south parking lots.
Term: Five years starting approximately February 1, 2027, with pricing fixed throughout.
Mowing: Weekly April–October and every two weeks November–March, with edging and trimming each cycle and weed control.
Pruning: Shrubs monthly, trees annually, and most palms twice a year.
Landscape care: Fertilization, soil testing every six months, mulch twice a year, and about 42,500 four-inch annual plants replaced four times a year.
Irrigation: Maintain Rain Bird and Baseline systems, assess within 45 days, inspect monthly, and cover parts and repairs on lines eight inches and smaller from day 46. Mainline repairs need a 24-hour response.
Staffing: Full-time manager and grounds crew, at least two full-time irrigation technicians, certified pest control oversight, ISA-certified arborist for tree pruning, and daily litter pickup with offsite disposal.
Please confirm availability and send your quote by December 2, 2026.
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Deadline: December 2, 2026
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What they need
TermFive years starting approximately February 1, 2027, with pricing fixed throughout. Please identify the service areas you can cover.
Grounds maintenanceMow weekly April–October and every two weeks November–March; edge and trim each cycle, control weeds, prune shrubs monthly, prune trees annually, and prune most palms twice annually.
Landscape careFertilization, soil testing every six months, mulch replenishment twice annually, and seasonal replacement of approximately 42,500 four-inch annual plants four times yearly across Cargo Road and terminal grounds.
IrrigationMaintain Rain Bird and Baseline systems, complete an initial assessment within 45 days, inspect monthly, and include parts and repairs for lines eight inches and smaller beginning day 46, excluding deficiencies identified during the assessment. Mainline repairs require a 24-hour response.
Staffing and cleanupDedicated full-time manager and grounds crew, at least two dedicated full-time irrigation technicians, certified pest control oversight, ISA-certified arborist supervision for tree pruning, and daily litter collection with offsite disposal.
QuoteInclude all labor, equipment, materials, plant replacements, and disposal; provide pricing by service area and separate unit rates for additional work.
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