Synthetic Tee Line & Concrete Pads, Rogers Park GC

The Tampa Sports Authority issued Bid #24-07 for constructing a synthetic tee line and concrete pads at Rogers Park Golf Course in Hillsborough County, Florida. The project requires comprehensive labor, equipment, and materials to install approximately 1,050 square feet of premium synthetic turf using Ultra Base Tour Links professional panels and two concrete pads. Specific technical requirements include installing panels with stainless steel fasteners, a brick paver border, and creating distinct turf sections for stance, hitting, and fringe areas. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on March 10, 2025, at the Rogers Park Golf Course Clubhouse, with bids due on March 18, 2025, before 10:00 AM. Bidders were required to complete various administrative forms, provide warranty information, demonstrate compliance with local building codes, and submit drug-free workplace and E-Verify certifications. Evaluation criteria extended beyond lowest price, with the Tampa Sports Authority reserving the right to select the most responsive and responsible bidder based on comprehensive review of submitted materials.

The procurement appeared open to multiple business types, with evidence of minority business enterprise participation considerations. The pre-bid sign-in sheet revealed diverse potential bidders including TSA, TGS, AAA Builders LLC, Turf Scapes, Florida Synthetic Turf, Gopher Birdie Inc., Iconic Logistics Services, PSG Concrete & Excavation, and Beato Group. The project budget was established at $48,000, with actual bid submissions ranging from $47,206.25 to $60,700. Gopher Birdie Inc. submitted the lowest bid at $47,206.25 and was ultimately awarded the contract. Beato Group was noted as a Hispanic-owned business, indicating potential disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) considerations. The bid documents emphasized that lowest cost did not guarantee award, and Tampa Sports Authority staff planned a detailed evaluation of each comprehensive bid package. Florida Synthetic Turf's bid was rejected as a late submission, demonstrating strict adherence to submission guidelines.