Certified Perennial Ryegrass Blend

Sarasota County is soliciting quotes for a procurement of Certified Perennial Ryegrass Blend through a competitive bidding process for its Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Department. The solicitation (Reference Number 2024-QQ-281) specifically requests 500 fifty-pound bags of ryegrass blend, comprising Gray Wolf, Sun Hawk, and Silver Sun varieties. The procurement was released on July 19, 2024, with a deadline for questions set for July 23, 2024, and a final response deadline of July 25, 2024, at 2:30 pm. Bidders must submit responses electronically through the ProcureNow portal, with award to be made to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest total bid price. The evaluation criteria will focus on pricing, compliance with specifications, and vendor reliability, with the County reserving the right to purchase additional quantities at the quoted unit price within 30 days of award and potentially extending to one year if the vendor agrees.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The total purchase threshold is established at $50,000, with potential for expanded procurement based on vendor agreement. The point of contact for this solicitation is Destiny Gonzalez, Administrative Specialist III, who will oversee the procurement process. The document includes standard terms and conditions covering compliance requirements, insurance provisions, public records management, and employment eligibility verification. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the procurement appears to be a straightforward supply contract for ryegrass seed intended for use in Sarasota County's parks and recreation facilities, specifically within the Siesta Key CDP jurisdiction.