Artificial Turf, Raymond James Stadium

The Tampa Sports Authority is conducting a competitive bid process (Bid 25-01) for an artificial turf installation project at Raymond James Stadium in Hillsborough County, Florida. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive landscaping services, specifically installing artificial turf in three exterior stadium beds. Project requirements include complete site preparation involving underground utility locates, soil removal, bed preparation, base fill installation, weed barrier placement, grading, silica sand infill, tree perimeter maintenance, and securing turf edges with poly-board and stakes. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 3, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Raymond James Stadium, with bid submissions due Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 9:00 AM. Bidders must submit sealed proposals either electronically or in person, with work to be completed during 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, avoiding scheduled event dates. Award evaluation will consider multiple factors including price, specification conformity, financial capability, previous performance, experience, and delivery terms. Contractors must maintain workers' compensation insurance at Florida statutory levels and commercial general liability insurance with a minimum $1,000,000 combined single limit.

The contract appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation beyond standard business qualifications. Bidders must be enrolled in the E-Verify system and provide proof of Florida business registration prior to commencing work. The procurement is structured as a one-time project with no renewal options, requesting pricing on a lump-sum basis for the base installation and additional options for 200 square feet of extra artificial turf stock and 500 pounds of supplemental infill material. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the documents, the bid is structured to allow competitive pricing from qualified contractors. The Tampa Sports Authority, being a tax-exempt entity, requires all proposals to exclude applicable taxes. Payment terms indicate approximately thirty days after invoice receipt and approval, contingent upon successful completion and inspection of the work. The bid guarantee period is set at forty-five days, providing a standard timeframe for contract finalization and vendor commitment.