Landscaping Government Contracts in Florida
Government landscaping contracts cover grounds maintenance, mowing, tree care, irrigation, and snow removal at federal installations, parks, cemeteries, and state facilities. Solicited under NAICS 561730 with an $9.5M size standard, they are accessible first contracts for small firms: recurring scopes, local performance, and frequent small-business set-asides. Agencies evaluate equipment capacity, crew scheduling, and seasonal surge ability.
Selling to government in Florida
Florida buys through MyFloridaMarketPlace and certifies woman-, veteran-, and minority-owned firms through the OSD. Federal demand is driven by MacDill AFB, Patrick SFB, Eglin AFB, and extensive VA facilities.
MyFloridaMarketPlace — Florida's procurement portalLandscaping contract awards in Florida
Since Oct 2024, federal agencies recorded 274 federal landscaping and grounds maintenance contracts performed in Florida, obligating $43.9M. The largest buyer was the Department of Defense ($25.0M).
Top buying agencies
- 1. Department of Defense$25.0M
- 2. Department of Veterans Affairs$16.4M
- 3. Department of the Interior$836K
- 4. Department of Homeland Security$628K
- 5. Department of Transportation$524K
Recent awards
- Department of Veterans Affairs · 2026-10-14
Sed-828 - hurricane isaias tree removal - debris clean-up
- Department of Veterans Affairs · 2026-10-13
Sed-828 - storm damage and debris pick-up - barrancas nc - (hurricane isaias)
- Department of Veterans Affairs · 2026-10-01
Cape canaveral national cemetery ground maintenance services 3 months contract
- Allserv INC$144KDepartment of Veterans Affairs · 2026-10-01
Sed-928 - fund oy2 clins - gms - jacksonville nc
- Department of Veterans Affairs · 2026-10-01
Grounds maintenance contract for south florida national cemetery oy2 add funds to clins
- Agricultural Research Service · 2026-09-30
Grounds maintenance for center for medical, agricultural and veterinary entomology, gainesville, fl.
Source: USASpending.gov contract award data, refreshed weekly.Search awards
Requirements to expect
- Grounds maintenance schedule meeting PWS frequencies (mowing heights, edging, fertilization)
- Pesticide/herbicide applicator licenses for chemical applications
- Equipment list adequate for the acreage and surfaces specified
- Service Contract Act wage compliance for laborers
- Snow/storm response times where included in scope
- Disposal and composting practices per facility rules
The full documents list and proposal checklist are in the Landscaping government contracts guide.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the federal government spend on landscaping in Florida?
Since Oct 2024, agencies obligated $43.9M across 274 landscaping and grounds maintenance contracts performed in Florida (NAICS 561730), an average of $160K per award. The Department of Defense is the largest buyer.
Where are landscaping bids posted in Florida?
Federal opportunities performed in Florida are posted on SAM.gov (filter by place of performance). State-level work is posted on MyFloridaMarketPlace, and counties, cities, and school districts run their own portals — register with the largest ones in your service area.
Do I need to register with the state of Florida to bid?
For Florida state agency contracts, yes — register as a vendor on MyFloridaMarketPlace. Federal contracts performed in Florida only require SAM.gov registration, though state small-business certifications can still help with subcontracting.
Are landscaping contracts good first government contracts?
Yes. Scopes are familiar, performance is local, and set-asides are common. The National Cemetery Administration and military bases regularly award grounds contracts to first-time federal contractors.
How is government landscaping priced?
Usually firm-fixed-price monthly or per-service-event rates against defined frequencies, with option years. Build SCA wages, equipment depreciation, and fuel into the rate — change orders are hard to get for underpriced base work.