IRRIGATION SYSTEMS-INSTALLATION AND REPAIR SERVICES, SDMC No. 26-0066-MR

The School District of Manatee County, Florida, is seeking contractors for irrigation systems installation and repair services through Solicitation No. 26-0066-MR. The procurement aims to establish multiple contractors capable of providing comprehensive irrigation services for commercial systems across district facilities, including design, installation, repair, troubleshooting, maintenance, and winterization. Bidders must possess a minimum of three years' experience in irrigation installation, hold a current Florida contractor's license, and provide three professional references including one from a public school system. Key qualifications include maintaining $1,000,000 in comprehensive general liability insurance, demonstrating ability to respond to emergency requests within 24 hours, and maintaining 24/7 availability. The solicitation requires hourly pricing for journeyman and helper labor during standard (Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM) and non-standard hours, with materials discount percentages, equipment rental markups, and special equipment rates. The Request for Information deadline is September 2, 2025, with bids due September 12, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET via VendorLink, and anticipated award on or about September 17, 2025.

The contract will run for three years from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028, with potential for two additional one-year renewals. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the documentation. Three bidders submitted proposals: Jays Landscape, LLC, Juniper Landscape of Florida, LLC, and Metron Irrigation LLC. The district reserves the right to award to one or multiple bidders and may add additional vendors to the pool if necessary. No specific budget has been established, and services will be performed on an as-needed basis with no guaranteed quantity or dollar value. Hourly rates vary from $25.00 to $150.00 depending on labor and equipment type, with daily rates ranging from $35.00 to $1,000.00. Contractors are permitted maximum 10% markups on materials, equipment rentals, and subcontracted services. All work includes a one-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship, and during declared disaster situations, any bid items with markups must be billed at actual cost without markup.