Sprigs for Soccer Fields

Sarasota County is seeking a qualified vendor to provide 6,000 bushels of Certified TIFTUF Bermuda sprigs for installation at two soccer field locations: Tatum Ridge Soccer (4100 Tatum Ridge Road, Sarasota) and Wellfield Soccer (1300 Ridgewood Avenue, Venice). The procurement is a Quick Quote (QQ) solicitation managed by the Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Department, with a strict quote threshold of $50,000. The sprigs must be 1.5" thick, consisting of 0.75" grass and 0.75" soil, and must be harvested the morning of delivery and planted immediately upon arrival. Key requirements include obtaining Blue Tag Certification for the sprigs and providing at least one reference demonstrating similar service experience. The solicitation was released on May 9, 2024, with a deadline for questions on May 13, 2024, and a final response deadline of May 15, 2024, at 2:30 pm. Electronic submissions must be made through the ProcureNow portal, with award criteria focused on selecting the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest total bid price.

The contract does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must comply with comprehensive insurance requirements, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability (minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence), and Business Automobile Liability (minimum $500,000 combined single limit). Insurance carriers must be licensed in Florida with an A.M. Best's Financial Strength Rating of A- Class VII or better. The contract allows Sarasota County to potentially purchase additional quantities at the quoted unit price within 30 days of award, with possible price extensions for up to one year if the vendor agrees. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the quote threshold is set at $50,000. The contractor will be responsible for minimal disruption to daily activities and must warrant all materials for 15 calendar days from the county's acceptance. Payment will be made upon successful completion of work, with the county reserving the right to reject turf of unacceptable quality and request additional information throughout the procurement process.