26B-089 Belleview Sportsplex Soccer Field Restoration

Marion County Parks & Recreation is conducting an Invitation to Bid (ITB) procurement for soccer field restoration services at Belleview Sportsplex, located at 6501 SE 107th St., Belleview, Florida 34420. The procurement encompasses the removal and replacement of existing field surfaces, placement of clean fill as needed, full-field laser grading, and installation of Bermuda grass sod to restore two soccer fields (Field #20 and Field #21, each approximately 104,000 square feet) to safe, uniform, and playable conditions for recreational use. Contractors must submit pricing on a per-field basis and are required to complete all awarded work within 90 days of the Notice to Proceed, with only documented weather delays or County-approved extensions justifying timeline extensions. Required qualifications include submission of at least three references for similar work previously completed, with reference letters addressing project completion time, manner of execution, scope adherence, and budget compliance. Pricing submissions should include itemized breakouts for surface preparation and turf removal, clean fill, laser grading, sod, irrigation adjustment and repair, disposal and cleanup, and a 90-day warranty and establishment period. The County will select the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting specifications and reserves the right to award by individual field, multiple fields, or in phases based on available funding. Bid submissions are due by June 4, 2026, through the County's Bonfire e-procurement portal at https://marionfl.bonfirehub.com, with a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting available to discuss project scope and specifications. The County intends to select a vendor within sixty calendar days of the bid deadline, and all bids must remain firm and valid for at least ninety calendar days after the deadline.

All respondents must comply with mandatory submission requirements through the Bonfire portal and must acknowledge comprehensive insurance requirements including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and business automobile liability coverage with specified minimum limits. Bidders are required to submit a Conflict of Interest Statement Form disclosing any conflicts between the respondent and Marion County employees, public officers, or advisory board members in accordance with Florida Statute 112.313, and failure to disclose conflicts may result in vendor disqualification. Contractors must also disclose all proposed subcontractors and suppliers, with the County reserving the right to accept or reject any subcontractor based on past performance, business location, or other grounds deemed in the County's best interest. Additional compliance requirements include adherence to federal and state regulations such as Title VI nondiscrimination requirements, public entity crime prohibitions, drug-free workplace certification, E-Verify employment eligibility verification, and restrictions on scrutinized companies with activities in Sudan, Iran, Cuba, Syria, or engaged in boycotts of Israel. Bid bonds or cashier's checks equal to five percent of the total base bid amount are required, and payment and performance bonds are mandated for public works construction projects exceeding $200,000 per Florida Statute 255.05. Standard payment terms are NET 45 days following invoice receipt or final acceptance, with the County offering a Visa pcard program providing payment within 72 hours of receipt and acceptance. No specific award value or budget range has been disclosed in the available procurement documents.