Notice_of_Award_-_Bid_24-24_Irrigation_Contractor.pdf

This Notice of Award document issued by the Tampa Sports Authority pertains to Bid #24-24 for Annual Landscape Irrigation Service/Maintenance at Raymond James Stadium. The procurement solicits a qualified irrigation landscape contractor to provide comprehensive system maintenance services on a bi-weekly basis, encompassing approximately 26 service dates annually. Required services include wet checks of irrigation controllers, valves, zones, signal wires, drip lines, and sprinkler heads, along with repair and replacement capabilities for system components. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 10 AM, with formal bid submissions required by Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 12 noon. The initial contract term runs from approximately October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, with provisions for two additional one-year extension options at the Authority's discretion.

Contractors must possess a current City of Tampa or Hillsborough County Lawn and Ornamental Landscape irrigation contractor's license and demonstrate a minimum of five years of business experience. The selected contractor must provide 24/7 emergency contact availability and utilize up-to-date electronic testing devices for system diagnostics. All necessary tools, equipment, and parts for proper irrigation system maintenance must be furnished by the contractor. Standard compliance requirements include drug-free workplace certification, E-Verify compliance, and attestations regarding public entity crimes. The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement appears open to all qualified irrigation landscape contractors meeting the specified licensing, experience, and technical capability requirements, with comprehensive reporting on water levels, coverage, and system recommendations expected throughout the contract term.