Fall Fertilizer Application - All Golf Courses

The City of St. Petersburg is conducting a procurement for fall fertilizer application services for two municipal golf courses: Mangrove Bay Golf Course and Twin Brooks Golf Course. The solicitation seeks qualified vendors to provide and deliver fertilizer, specifically requiring 17 tons of bulk fertilizer and 100 bags of 50 lb fertilizer with precise specifications including a 19-0-19 blend containing 0.22% Dithiopyr pre-emergent herbicide. The fertilizer must be applied at a rate of 1 lb Nitrogen per 1000 sq ft, with 50% slow-release Nitrogen, covering a total of 172 acres across both golf courses. Vendors must have a minimum of five years of experience in fertilizer manufacturing and be capable of meeting comprehensive insurance requirements. The solicitation timeline indicates that questions were due by September 30, 2024, with proposal responses due by October 7, 2024, at 3:00 pm, and a mandatory delivery date of October 15, 2024. The City will evaluate and award the contract to the lowest responsible and responsive vendor, reserving the right to reject any or all proposals.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though the solicitation emphasizes compliance with non-discrimination policies and E-Verify requirements. Vendors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1 million in commercial general liability and commercial automobile liability, along with workers' compensation insurance as mandated by Florida law. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the contract includes provisions for performance standards, with the City reserving the right to deduct costs from the contractor's invoice for non-compliance and providing a 10-day cure period for defaults. Contractors must submit fertilizer labels, Material Safety Data Sheets, and adhere to all state, federal, and local safety regulations. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the procurement suggests a localized contract focused on maintaining the City of St. Petersburg's golf course facilities, with delivery and application costs likely included in the vendor's quote.