ITB-25-011-RS_Dept._Award_Recommendation_Memo.pdf

This document is an award recommendation memorandum from the Leisure Services Department of the City of Altamonte Springs, Florida, related to Invitation to Bid (ITB-25-011-RS) for Citywide Sod Removal, Purchase & Installation. The solicitation seeks a contractor to furnish labor, materials, and equipment to supply, deliver, remove, and install various sod strains on an as-needed basis throughout the contract term. The bid process involves submittal review to determine technical specification conformance, with questions originally due on 02/28/2025 by 12 p.m. The solicitation is currently pending award by the City Commission, with a targeted approval date of 5/6/2025.

After evaluating vendor submittals, the Leisure Services Department recommends Lake Jem Farms, LLC as the lowest responsible and qualified vendor, with a total submittal amount of $172,970.00. The department has confirmed with Finance/Accounting that funding is available for the project, and no budget adjustments are required. The recommendation memo indicates that Lake Jem Farms, LLC has demonstrated an understanding of the technical specifications and offers the most competitive pricing for the citywide sod removal and installation services.