26293ITBMST_Grass_and_Sod_Services_Addendum_1.pdf

This addendum to Competitive Solicitation 26293-ITB-MST modifies the grass and sod services solicitation issued by Hillsborough County Public Schools. The solicitation seeks bids for comprehensive grass and sod services across the district's 235 schools, including purchase and installation of sod, labor, equipment, drainage facilitation, repairs, new installations, renovations, and upgrades at both athletic and non-athletic facilities. The scope encompasses five sod varieties: Argentine Bahia, St. Augustine Floratam, Bermuda 419, Celebration, and Tiffway. Estimated annual quantities range from 2,500 square feet for non-athletic repairs to 225,000 square feet for athletic field rolls, with installation labor estimates between 45,000 to 180,000 square feet. Technical questions were due August 6, 2026, with bids due August 20, 2026. The contract allows for renewal options and replaces the expiring contract 21106A-ITB-MST.

Addendum 1, issued August 19, 2026, revises only the font color formatting of the Price Sheet (Attachment 26293-ITB-MST) to ensure all entries are visible, with no changes to content or pricing. All pricing must be FOB Destination, inclusive of packaging, handling, and shipping. Vendors must provide a minimum one-year warranty covering labor and materials, with payment terms Net 45 days from delivery or invoice receipt. A cost-plus markup capped at 15% applies to items not specifically identified in the price sheet. Small Business Enterprise participation may provide preference in tie-bid situations. All bids must be submitted electronically via VendorLink, and vendors must comply with E-Verify requirements, debarment certifications, drug-free workplace requirements, and Florida Statutes provisions. Hillsborough County Public Schools is exempt from federal excise and state sales taxes. Respondents must acknowledge receipt of this addendum with their bid submission.