Active SLED Opportunity · FLORIDA · CITY OF OCALA

    Parks - Palm Tree Inoculation and Canopy Teeree Services

    Issued by City of Ocala
    cityIFBCity of OcalaSol. VL-32-ITB__REC_260749
    Open · 22d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    22
    due Jul 16, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Jun 16, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    City of
    city
    NAICS CODE
    115310
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    The City of Ocala seeks a certified arborist to provide palm tree inoculation and Cambistat treatments to protect and maintain urban trees across public parks and landscapes. The contract term is three years with two optional renewals.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    VL-32-ITB__REC_260749
    Type / RFx
    IFB
    Status
    Active
    Level
    city
    Published Date
    June 16, 2026
    Due Date
    July 16, 2026
    NAICS Code
    115310AI guide
    Jurisdiction
    City of Ocala
    State
    Florida
    Agency
    City of Ocala

    Description

    ITB# REC/260749 Parks - Palm Tree Inoculation and Canopy Tree ServicesBACKGROUNDThe City of Ocala seeks a qualified vendor to provide all labor, equipment, and supervision necessary to perform professional palm inoculation services and Cambistat treatments for selected trees, reinforcing the Recreation & Parks Department’s efforts to protect tree health, extend canopy lifespan, and preserve the quality and appearance of public spaces for residents and visitors. The City of Ocala manages a diverse urban forest across parks, public landscapes, Downtown, the North Magnolia corridor, and the Ocala Golf Club, including high‑value palms vulnerable to Lethal Bronzing Disease, a rapidly spreading and fatal infection best managed through early detection and proactive antibiotic inoculation. In addition, the City maintains a wide range of mature shade trees that require ongoing care to ensure safety, stability, and long‑term vitality, with growth‑regulation treatments like Cambistat helping reduce canopy stress and improve resilience in high‑traffic urban environments.LICENSING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS1. Licensing Requirement: Bidder must be a licensed as a Certified Arborist in the State of Florida to submit a bid for this project. Bidder must provide documentation of certification.2. Experience Requirement: Bidder must possess two (2) years’ experience in providing inoculation and cambistat treatments on trees.CONTRACT TERM/DELIVERY TIMELINE1. Term: The resulting contract will be for an initial term of three (3) years.2. Renewals: Two (2) optional, one-year renewal terms.

    Key dates

    1. June 16, 2026Published
    2. July 16, 2026Responses Due

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