41998QR26 Up Basin Sod and Installation 2nd Call

The St. Johns River Water Management District, a Florida state agency with jurisdiction in Polk County, is seeking qualified contractors through Quote Request 41998QR26 to supply, install, and place Argentine Bahia sod on canal banks and levees in the upper basin to remediate bank erosion, depressions, and sloughing. The scope of work encompasses approximately 222,500 square feet of sod placement across four distinct areas: the C-54 canal slope (172,500 square feet), Fellsmere Water Area levee (15,000 square feet), L-75 levee (20,000 square feet), and L-74N levee (15,000 square feet). The contractor is responsible for supplying all materials, labor, and equipment necessary for sod installation and site restoration, while the District will handle slope regrading and post-installation watering. Pricing must be submitted on a unit price basis for each of the four line items, with award to be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder based on total project cost. The contract term extends through June 30, 2026, with work to be sequenced and completed on a weekly basis as directed by the District's Project Manager. Submittal responses are due by March 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with the deadline for submitting questions set for February 25, 2026, at 5:00 PM; no pre-bid meeting is scheduled. Qualified contractors must demonstrate E-Verify enrollment, Florida business registration or authority to conduct business in the state, provide at least three reference letters from similar projects completed within the past three years, and maintain commercial general liability insurance with limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 project aggregate, automobile liability insurance of $500,000 combined single limit, and statutory workers' compensation coverage.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting contractor types to disadvantaged enterprises are noted in the procurement documents. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors on related work. No specific contract award value or budget range has been disclosed; pricing is to be determined competitively based on unit pricing submitted by qualified respondents. Contractors must provide a Certificate of Insurability from a Florida-authorized insurer rated A- or higher by A.M. Best and demonstrate their capability and experience through reference letters and proof of previous similar project completion. Funding for this procurement is contingent upon District appropriations and is subject to annual review and approval by the District's Governing Board, which may affect final project authorization and payment timelines. Payment for approved invoices will be made within 45 days of receipt, with a final invoice deadline of 45 days following project completion, or 30 days if completion occurs by the District's fiscal year end of September 30.