DEMO · Heron Lakes Preserve HOA · made-up community · read-only
Landscaping and grounds RFQ
Gives every landscaping bidder the same facts and the same scope, so the board compares real prices instead of guesses.
46 items
21 already in the community profile (46%), so nobody types them again.
V Verified · 7A Attested · 30S Public record · 5P Pending · 4
What this produces
- Same-scope bid packet for 3 or more verified vendors
- Line-item price comparison
- Monthly service log and photo record
A. The community · 8 items
Pulled straight from the community profile.
| # | Item | Demo answer | Proof level | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Association legal name | Heron Lakes Preserve Homeowners Association, Inc. | S Public record | ✓ From profile |
| A2 | State registration number | N0400001234 (Florida Sunbiz, active) | S Public record | ✓ From profile |
| A3 | Type and governing law | Homeowners association, Florida Chapter 720 | S Public record | ✓ From profile |
| A4 | Homes | 300 single-family homes | V Verified | ✓ From profile |
| A5 | Site address | 1 Heron Lakes Blvd, Palm Beach County, FL | S Public record | ✓ From profile |
| A6 | Management | Professionally managed; licensed community manager on file | V Verified | ✓ From profile |
| A7 | Board contact for this request | Treasurer, through the manager | A Attested | ✓ From profile |
| A8 | Preferred contact | Email, then phone; large-print packets on request | A Attested | ✓ From profile |
B. The grounds · 8 items
What bidders need to price the work.
| # | Item | Demo answer | Proof level | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B1 | Turf area | 18.4 acres, mostly St. Augustine (Floratam) | V Verified | ✓ From profile |
| B2 | Shrub and groundcover beds | 3.1 acres; plant list attached | A Attested | ✓ From profile |
| B3 | Tree inventory | 1,240 trees, tagged and mapped | V Verified | ✓ From profile |
| B4 | Palms | 310 palms (Sabal, Royal, Medjool) | V Verified | ✓ From profile |
| B5 | Irrigation | 6 controllers, 142 zones, reclaimed water | V Verified | ✓ From profile |
| B6 | Lakes and edges | 7 lake banks, 2.6 miles of shoreline (edge mowing only) | S Public record | ✓ From profile |
| B7 | Entrances and medians | 2 entrances, 9 medians with seasonal color | A Attested | ✓ From profile |
| B8 | Site map | Map with zones, trees and controllers attached | V Verified | ✓ From profile |
C. Scope of work · 9 items
The written scope every bidder prices.
| # | Item | Demo answer | Proof level | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | Mowing | 42 cuts a year (weekly in growing season, every other week in winter) | A Attested | Added for this request |
| C2 | Edging and trimming | Every cut; hard edges and bed edges | A Attested | Added for this request |
| C3 | Fertilization | Follows the Palm Beach County fertilizer ordinance, including the summer rainy-season limits | A Attested | Added for this request |
| C4 | Pest and weed control | Licensed applicator; products and dates logged | A Attested | Added for this request |
| C5 | Tree work | Pruning to ANSI A300 standard by or under an ISA Certified Arborist | A Attested | Added for this request |
| C6 | Palm care | Yearly trim; no "hurricane cut" over-pruning | A Attested | Added for this request |
| C7 | Irrigation | Monthly zone check; repairs over $250 need written approval | A Attested | Added for this request |
| C8 | Seasonal color | 2 changes a year at the entrances | A Attested | Added for this request |
| C9 | Storm readiness | Pre-season pruning by June 1; post-storm debris plan within 72 hours | A Attested | Added for this request |
D. Schedule and site rules · 4 items
So the work fits the community.
| # | Item | Demo answer | Proof level | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D1 | Work hours | Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; no blowers before 8 a.m. | A Attested | ✓ From profile |
| D2 | Gate access | Vendor badges through the gatehouse | A Attested | ✓ From profile |
| D3 | Contract term | 3 years, yearly review | A Attested | Added for this request |
| D4 | Start date | January 1, 2027 | A Attested | Added for this request |
E. Vendor requirements · 8 items
Checked before award, not after.
| # | Item | Demo answer | Proof level | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | State licence required | Pesticide applicator licence (Florida) for chemical work; arborist credential for tree work | A Attested | Added for this request |
| E2 | General liability minimum | $1,000,000 per claim; association named additional insured | A Attested | ✓ From profile |
| E3 | Workers' comp | Policy in force or valid state exemption, shown before award | A Attested | ✓ From profile |
| E4 | Business auto | Required for vehicles on site | A Attested | ✓ From profile |
| E5 | References | 3 associations of similar size, checked by CPI staff | A Attested | Added for this request |
| E6 | Vendor profile | Complete CPI vendor profile with licence and insurance marked Verified before award | A Attested | Added for this request |
| E7 | Conflict check | Vendor states any family, business or gift ties to board or manager | A Attested | Added for this request |
| E8 | Equipment list | Mowers, lifts and spray rigs listed | A Attested | Added for this request |
F. How the board decides · 5 items
Fair, written, the same for everyone.
| # | Item | Demo answer | Proof level | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Bid form | Same written scope and line-item price sheet for every bidder | A Attested | Added for this request |
| F2 | Price basis | Fixed price for year 1; any increase rule stated in writing | A Attested | Added for this request |
| F3 | Scoring | Price 40%, proof of past work 25%, scope fit 20%, schedule 15% (board may adjust before bids open) | A Attested | Added for this request |
| F4 | Award record | Board minutes state who won and why | A Attested | Added for this request |
| F5 | Nobody pays to win | No fees, gifts or favors from vendors to CPI, board or manager | A Attested | Added for this request |
G. Proof the work was done · 4 items
The record that protects the board later.
| # | Item | Demo answer | Proof level | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G1 | Monthly service log | Dates, crew, areas covered | P Pending | Added for this request |
| G2 | Photos | Before and after for tree work and storm cleanup | P Pending | Added for this request |
| G3 | Quarterly walk | Manager and vendor walk the site and sign the punch list | P Pending | Added for this request |
| G4 | Acceptance | Board accepts year-end report in minutes | P Pending | Added for this request |
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