Foxworthy_Park.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB #262831FB) issued by Sarasota County, Florida to establish a pre-qualified pool of contractors for the supply and installation of Certified TIFTUF Bermuda Turf Sod on an as-needed basis for athletic field maintenance and replacement. The initial project involves complete field replacement of Adult Softball Fields 1 and 2 at Foxworthy Park, located at 1101 Gulf Coast Boulevard, Venice, Florida 34285, requiring installation of 140,000 square feet of "Big Roll" sod measuring 42"-48" in width with 1.5" thickness and Blue Tag Certification. Installation must occur within 24 hours of harvest, with a target installation date of April 15, 2026, allowing flexibility of up to five days before or after that date. Subsequent individual projects will be quoted and awarded to the offeror submitting the lowest responsive lump-sum quote. The solicitation was posted on February 3, 2026, with bids due on February 19, 2026. The County anticipates an initial contract term of three years, with performance contingent on the contractor's willingness to quote for three projects within twelve months or face potential termination.

All bids must be submitted as lump-sum quotes inclusive of labor, materials, delivery, installation, equipment, supervision, overhead, and profit, with no additional charges permitted except County-approved contingencies not exceeding 10% of the bid amount. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of two verifiable commercial, governmental, or institutional references for sod installation services completed within the past seven years and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including Workers' Compensation with $500,000 employers liability limits, Commercial General Liability with $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate limits, and Business Automobile Liability with $1,000,000 combined single limits. No local or American business preference set-asides are available due to grant funding requirements, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced. All turf and materials are warranted for fifteen calendar days from the date of County acceptance. The specific budget or award value for the initial Foxworthy Park project has not been disclosed.