NIGP 79060: Sprigs, Grass

NIGP 79060 Sprigs, Grass is an Item code under which state and local governments procure sod supply and installation services for athletic fields, parks, and municipal grounds. The work spans site preparation, turf material delivery, and installation labor at municipal recreational facilities, parks, and public grounds. Issuing bodies include counties, cities, and municipal parks departments. Recent solicitations show activity from Sarasota County (Florida), the City of Dallas (Texas), the City of Apopka Parks and Recreation Department (Florida), and the Fulton County Department of Aviation operating as the City of Atlanta's Department of Aviation (Georgia). The Sarasota County IFB #262831FB seeks a pre-qualified pool of contractors for supply and installation of Certified TIFTUF Bermuda Turf Sod on an as-needed basis, with the initial project requiring 140,000 square feet of sod installation at Foxworthy Park in Venice, Florida, with a bid due date of February 19, 2026, and a three-year initial contract term. The City of Dallas issued Annual Contract Package 1-504-26 (Solicitation 50426) on March 10, 2026, seeking sod furnishment and installation at multiple city sites with bids due March 31, 2026. The City of Apopka Parks and Recreation Department posted Natural Athletic Field Construction (Solicitation 2024A59) on February 27, 2026, targeting installation, rebuilding, and repair of natural turf fields at various parks including the Northwest Recreation Complex, with multi-year contracting potential.

Geographic activity concentrates in Florida and Georgia, with additional work in Texas. The Fulton County Department of Aviation's IFB/CON/DOA 2603-1260150, posted March 31, 2026, includes runway and taxiway reconstruction at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport with grass stabilization of disturbed infield areas required under erosion control specifications, bid due April 30, 2026, and a 35% Small Business Enterprise participation goal. Bidders across these solicitations must demonstrate relevant commercial or governmental references, carry comprehensive general liability and workers compensation insurance, and meet specified sod material certifications. Pricing is typically structured as lump-sum bids inclusive of labor, materials, delivery, and installation, with no additional charges permitted except County-approved contingencies.