Rootzone Mix, Raymond James Stadium

The Tampa Sports Authority is procuring approximately 500 tons of USGA-compliant rootzone mix (90% sand, 10% Canadian peat moss) for Raymond James Stadium under ITB 2515, with bids due June 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. This is a one-time purchase awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; the procurement has closed and an Intent to Award Notice and Notice of Award have been issued as of June 16.

The rootzone mix must be free of rocks and foreign debris and delivered to 4201 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, Florida, with delivery commencing Monday, July 13, 2026 and completion by midday July 14, 2026. Deliveries must arrive no earlier than 6:30 a.m., with Trey Altman as the point of contact for scheduling. Bidders quoted prices on an F.O.B. Tampa basis per ton, inclusive of delivery fee and any fuel surcharges; the Tampa Sports Authority is tax-exempt, and all applicable taxes must be excluded from proposals.

Bidders were required to submit three references of similar projects completed in the Southeastern United States within the last five years. Standard compliance documentation was required: sworn statements regarding public entity crimes, disclosure of relationships, drug-free workplace acknowledgment, E-Verify affidavit, coercion attestation, and foreign country of concern attestation. The contract permits multiple agencies participating in the Government Purchasing Council to utilize the awarded contract under the same terms, including Hillsborough County and City of Tampa entities, transit authorities, and educational institutions. Payment is made approximately 30 days after invoice approval following completion and inspection of work. The Authority may terminate the contract at any time with written notice of 60 days prior to the desired termination date. The final deadline for questions was June 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.