See Addendum No. 1. .. .. .. IFB-24-1233 Turf Management Services - Sports Field at Cal Expo

The California Exposition & State Fair (Cal Expo) is seeking a contractor for Turf Management Services (IFB-24-1233) for the sports field at Heart Health Park, located at 1600 Exposition Boulevard, Sacramento. The procurement involves comprehensive turf maintenance for a hybrid Bermuda grass field that meets United Soccer Leagues (USL) standards, requiring expertise in field management, maintenance, and event preparation. Specific deliverables include mowing, trimming, fertilizing, weed control, irrigation system management, aeration, soil testing, overseeding, and field painting for soccer matches and events. Contractors must possess a Qualified Applicator License/Certificate and Landscaping Contractor License (C-27), and provide comprehensive insurance coverage including $1,000,000 in general liability and automobile liability. Key procurement dates include December 13, 2024, for question submissions, December 18, 2024, for answers, and December 27, 2024, at 5:00 PM for bid submissions. The contract term runs from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025, with a potential one-year extension option at the same pricing, and a tentative award date of January 11, 2025.

The solicitation specifically encourages participation from small businesses and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), implementing a Small Business Preference program. Subcontracting is not permitted under this contract, and contracts exceeding $100,000 require Cal Expo Board of Directors approval. Bidders must submit pricing for general field maintenance, soccer match painting, overseeding, field sanding, and provide an hourly rate for unforeseen repairs outside the primary scope. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the contract requires maintaining the existing sports field infrastructure at Cal Expo. Although specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the services and the requirement for specialized turf management expertise suggests a significant contract value. The procurement emphasizes technical proficiency, professional qualifications, and adherence to professional sports field maintenance standards.