Turf Installation at Youth Athletic Complex - Football Field

Sarasota County is conducting a Quick Quote (QQ) solicitation for turf installation at the Youth Athletic Complex Football Field, located at 2810 17th St., Sarasota, FL 34234. The procurement involves providing and installing 4,000 bushels of certified TIFTUF sprigs on a single football field, with a tentative installation date of April 15, 2025. Bidders must harvest uniform-sized sprigs from a sod farm on the morning of delivery and install them the same day, providing a Blue Tag Certification. The county will handle field preparation, including laser grading, pre-plant fertilization, and watering. Contractors are required to submit three references demonstrating similar service experience through the OpenGov Procurement portal. The solicitation was released on January 24, 2025, with a deadline for questions on January 31, 2025, and a response deadline of February 5, 2025, at 2:30 pm. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder providing the lowest total bid price, with a maximum quote threshold of $50,000.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the procurement documents. The county may purchase additional quantities at the unit price quoted during the 30-day period following the award, with potential extension of unit prices for up to one year. Vendors must comply with employment eligibility verification, insurance requirements, and public records provisions. The project is funded through Sarasota County's Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources department. Materials are warranted for one year from the county's acceptance, and a contingency of up to 10% of the total bid price may be allowed for unforeseen circumstances, subject to written county approval. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements were specified in the documentation. Potential bidders should note that alternate products are not acceptable, and all questions and clarifications must be submitted electronically through OpenGov Procurement.