Parks - Palm Tree Inoculation and Canopy Teeree Services

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

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.

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