Grow-in Foliar Paks and Foundation Forty

Sarasota County is soliciting a quick quote procurement for turf maintenance products through OpenGov Procurement, specifically requesting 300 gallons of Grow-in Foliar Paks and 70 gallons of Foundation Forty for delivery to Twin Lakes Park located at 6700 Clark Rd., Sarasota, FL 34241. The procurement covers fertilizer products manufactured by ENP Investments LLC, with specific requirements that all products must be new, current versions, and compliant with federal, state, and local regulations. Bidders must deliver products within 14 days of receiving a County Purchase Order and are required to submit references demonstrating experience with the specified products using the OpenGov Procurement reference form. The due date for this opportunity is June 12, 2024, with all inquiries and clarifications to be submitted electronically through the procurement system. Evaluation criteria include reference verification, with failure to provide or validate references potentially resulting in a non-responsive bid status. The products will be fully warranted for one year from the date of county acceptance or for the standard manufacturer warranty, whichever is longer.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the procurement documents. The bidder's fee must be inclusive of all costs, including delivery, with no additional fees to be paid by the county. While no incumbent vendors are identified, the procurement is structured to allow competitive bidding from suppliers of turf maintenance products. The products specified (Grow-in Foliar Paks and Foundation Forty) are liquid fertilizers with specific nutrient ratios and application guidelines for various turf environments, including golf courses, sports turf, and professional lawn care. Though a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves the purchase of 120 2.5-gallon containers of Grow-in Foliar Paks and 28 2.5-gallon containers of Foundation Forty, suggesting a moderate-scale procurement for park and recreational turf maintenance. Delivery is limited to Monday through Friday between 7:30am and 2:00pm at the specified Twin Lakes Park location.