Veteran Lawn Re-Sod

The City of Kissimmee Parks & Recreation Department is soliciting bids for the Veterans Lawn Re-Sod Project located at 201 Lakeview Drive in Kissimmee, Florida. This procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB2025-004) funded by the Department of Environmental Protection through the Land and Water Conservation Grant Fund. The project requires a comprehensive lawn renovation, including site preparation, complete sod removal, soil conditioning, and installation of Bimini Bermuda grass sod. Contractors must perform detailed site clearing, rough grading, soil analysis, and install fresh, weed-free sod following UF/IFAS best practices. Key deliverables include submission of construction schedules, area measurements, warranty terms, and unit pricing for potential future sod replacements. The bid is due by 2:00 PM on September 4, 2025, with a public bid opening at 2:30 PM the same day, and a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 12, 2025, at 1:00 PM. The City will evaluate bids based on price, quality, compliance with specifications, delivery capabilities, and the contractor's professional reputation.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though bidders must meet several compliance requirements. Contractors must provide a drug-free workplace certification, comply with equal employment opportunity regulations, and complete E-Verify employment eligibility verification. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the bid documents suggest a potential three-year contract term with options for two twelve-month renewals. Bidders are required to submit references from similar projects and demonstrate capability in comprehensive lawn renovation services. The project involves converting an existing Zoysia sod area to Bimini Bermuda grass, indicating a specific landscape transformation objective. Though the exact budget is not explicitly stated, the detailed technical specifications and professional requirements suggest a substantial municipal infrastructure investment. Interested contractors must carefully review the complete bid documentation to ensure full compliance with the project's technical and administrative specifications.