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Right-of-Way Clearing and Vegetation Cleanup Service

Sebring, FloridaFlorida, USADue Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Client
Sebring, Florida
RFP Number
CLEANING-14196
Posted
10/17/2026
Category
Cleaning, Janitorial and Custodial Services and Supplies
Budget
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Description

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The government authority in Sebring, FL requires a vendor to provide right-of-way clearing and vegetation cleanup services. The vendor must clear and grub vegetation to a depth of 1 foot below the ground surface, remove loose surface vegetation, trim encroaching brush or limbs at the right-of-way line, avoid removing whole trees, and restore and level all disturbed areas. Only vendors located onshore in the USA are eligible to perform this onsite work. Interested applicants must submit proposals for a contract period of one year, and all questions must be submitted no later than November 4, 2026.

Key solicitation details

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Highlands County is requesting sealed proposals for the Avon Park Estates (APE) Right-of-Way Clearing and Vegetation Cleanup project. Work involves clearing and grubbing, trimmed encroaching growth, and restoring disturbed areas without removing whole pine or oak trees. Responsive and qualified proposers are eligible to bid.

Issued by
Highlands County Board of County Commissioners
Advertisement Date
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Second Advertised Date
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Pre-Solicitation Meeting
Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 1:00 PM
Request for Information Deadline
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, prior to 5:00 PM
Submission Deadline
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, prior to 3:30PM
Review/Ranking of Proposals by the Evaluation Committee
02:00 P.M.
How to submit
Electronic via BidNetDirect portal or sealed hard copy
Submission details
Delivered to Procurement Division, 600 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL 33870. Hard copy requires 1 original paper copy signed in blue ink and 1 thumb drive.
Contract term
Initial term of two (2) years from Board approval
Place of performance
Avon Park Estates (APE), Highlands County, Florida
Insurance and bonding
Commercial General Liability $1,000,000 each occurrence/$1,000,000 aggregate; Commercial Auto Liability $1,000,000 combined single limit; Workers Compensation statutory limits with Employer Liability $100,000 each accident.
Funding
24 CFR, Part 85

How proposals are evaluated

Firm Overview5 Points
Experience25 Points
Proposed Work Plan25 Points
Cost Proposal20 Points
Personnel15 Points
Local Preference5 Points
Women/Minority Business Enterprises (W/MBE) Preference5 Points
Cover Letter & Executive Summary0 Points
Compliance forms and requested documentation0 Points

Scope of work

  • Remove all vegetation, including shallow roots, embedded debris, brush, undesired growth, and shrubbery to 1 foot depth below ground surface
  • Trim, remove, or fully clear brush, limbs, or growth encroaching into the right-of-way from private or adjacent parcels
  • Remove all debris and vegetation from the right-of-way
  • Perform required trimming without fully removing whole pine, oak, or like-kind trees
  • Restore all disturbed areas to their previous state
  • Level and grade loose material to restore soil to a compact state

Minimum qualifications

  • Not in active litigation or unresolved contractual breach with Highlands County on response due date
  • Must be represented for the entire mandatory pre-bid meeting and signed in on time
  • In business under the same name or EIN number for a minimum of three (3) years
  • Minimum of five (5) years experience in land clearing services
  • Proof of required Florida licenses and/or certifications

Documents to include with the bid

  • Proposal Submittal Form including addenda acknowledgement
  • Cover Letter / Executive Summary
  • Firm Overview
  • At least three references within the past five years
  • Proposed Work Plan and equipment inventory list
  • Cost Proposal
  • Personnel names, roles, background, and experience
  • Proof of Florida licenses and certifications
  • Sample Acord Insurance Form
  • Certification, F.S. 287.135 & F.S. 287.087

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