Intent_to_Award_Notice_Bid_24-24_Irrigation_Contractor.pdf

This is an Intent to Award Notice for Bid #24-24 issued by the Tampa Sports Authority for Annual Landscape Irrigation Service/Maintenance at Raymond James Stadium. The solicitation seeks a qualified irrigation landscape contractor to provide comprehensive system maintenance services on a bi-weekly basis, approximately 26 dates annually, involving wet checks of irrigation controllers, valves, zones, signal wire, drip lines, and sprinkler heads. A pre-bid meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 10 AM, with formal bid submissions due by Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 12 noon. The initial contract term will commence October 1, 2025, and run through September 30, 2026, with the potential for two additional one-year extensions at the Authority's discretion. Contractors must possess a City of Tampa or Hillsborough County Lawn and Ornamental Landscape irrigation contractor's license and demonstrate at least five years of business experience, with the ability to repair and replace irrigation system components, provide 24/7 emergency contact capability, and utilize up-to-date electronic testing devices.

The procurement requires selected contractors to furnish all necessary tools, equipment, and parts for proper irrigation system maintenance and to provide comprehensive reporting on water levels, coverage, and system recommendations. Contractors must complete standard compliance forms including drug-free workplace certification and E-Verify compliance attestations regarding public entity crimes. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are indicated in the documentation. The solicitation does not explicitly detail specific budget ranges, suggesting the procurement is open to qualified irrigation landscape contractors meeting the specified licensing, experience, and technical capability requirements.