Turf Installation at Fruitville Park and Glebe Park

Sarasota County is seeking bids for a turf installation project at two county parks through a Quick Quote procurement process. The project involves installing 30,000 square feet of Certified TIFTUF Bermuda sod at Fruitville Park and 3,000 bushels of TIFTUF Bermuda sprigs at Glebe Park, with estimated installation dates of April 1 and May 1, 2024, respectively. The sod must be "Big Roll" style with a 1.5-inch thickness, composed of 0.75 inches of grass and 0.75 inches of soil, and maintained at a 1-inch or lower cut height. Contractors are required to deliver and install the turf within 24 hours of harvesting, with Blue Tag Certification mandatory at delivery. The solicitation was released on March 7, 2024, with a deadline for questions on March 11, 2024, and a response deadline of March 13, 2024, at 2:30 pm. Submissions must be made electronically through the ProcureNow portal, with the award going to the responsive and responsible bidder providing the lowest total bid price, not to exceed $50,000.

The procurement does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Contractors must meet comprehensive insurance requirements, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability (with Sarasota County named as an additional insured), and Business Automobile Liability. Insurance carriers must be licensed in Florida and possess an A.M. Best's Financial Strength Rating of A- Class VII or better. Vendors are required to complete a vendor questionnaire, provide references, and verify experience. The county reserves the right to purchase additional quantities at the quoted unit price within 30 days of award and potentially up to one year following the award. The contract includes a 15-calendar-day warranty on materials from the County's acceptance, with the contractor responsible for all project costs and any damages to County or personal property during the project. The total project budget is capped at $50,000, with pricing structured as a lump sum for each park's turf installation.