Intent to Sole Source with South Florida Grassing, Inc.

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners, through its Parks & Recreation department, is pursuing a sole source procurement for Sea Isle Supreme Paspalum turfgrass from South Florida Grassing, Inc. The procurement is specifically designed to stabilize park areas along the Indian River Lagoon shorelines, requiring a specialized turfgrass variety that is highly salt-tolerant and capable of growing in direct sun and moderate shade conditions. The product must demonstrate superior characteristics, including reduced water requirements compared to other hybrid grasses. South Florida Grassing, Inc. is identified as the only licensed grower of this specific turfgrass in the Continental United States, with Turfgrass Producers of Florida verifying their exclusive domestic availability. The procurement notice will be posted on Vendor Link from March 24, 2025, at 4:00 pm until March 27, 2025, at 4:00 pm, during which time potential respondents can submit technical data challenging the sole source designation. The total procurement value is $60,000.00 for a one-time purchase, with the primary objective of supporting shoreline restoration efforts.

The sole source procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The procurement is being conducted under State of Florida Statute 287.057(5)(3)(c) and Brevard County Policy BCC-25 for Sole Source acquisitions, which allows for potential cancellation if other vendors can demonstrate the ability to supply substantially similar products or services. There are no indications of preferences for disadvantaged enterprises or small businesses in the documentation. The sole source ID number is 4650321, and the primary contact for this procurement is Angel Dutton, who can be reached at (321) 617-7390 or angel.dutton@brevardfl.gov. The procurement process includes multiple levels of approval, including checks for original manufacturer status, specialized needs, and compliance with Florida Statutes, with approvals required from the requisitioner, department director, and purchasing manager. While the current procurement is for a one-time purchase of $60,000.00, future opportunities may exist for similar turfgrass procurement for shoreline restoration projects.