Youth Athletic Center Football Field 2 Turf Replacement

Sarasota County is conducting a Quick Quote (2024-QQ-279) procurement for the Youth Athletic Center Football Field 2 Turf Replacement project located at 2810 17th Street in Sarasota, Florida. The solicitation seeks bidders to provide and install approximately 40,000 square feet of Certified TIFTUF Bermuda Turf, with specific requirements including "Big Roll" turf between 42" and 48" wide, 1.5" thickness, and a field maintenance cut height of 1" or lower. The project has a targeted installation date of August 5, 2024, with strict requirements that turf must be installed within 24 hours of harvesting and coordinated with the County's designated Project Manager. Key submission deadlines include July 22, 2024, for questions and July 23, 2024, at 2:30 pm for bid responses, which must be submitted electronically through the ProcureNow portal. The evaluation criteria will focus on the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest total bid price, with a maximum quote threshold of $50,000.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must confirm employment eligibility through E-Verify and maintain insurance acceptable to the county. The contract allows for potential purchase of additional quantities at the quoted unit price within 30 days of award, with possible unit price extensions for up to one year. The project is associated with the Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources department, with Teri Stabler from the Procurement and Contracts division serving as the procurement contact. The turf installation comes with a 15-calendar-day warranty from the date of County acceptance, and the County reserves the right to reject turf of unacceptable quality. Contractors will be responsible for removing all debris and surplus materials post-installation, with payment made upon successful completion of work. The County may allow a contingency of up to 10% of the total bid price for unforeseen circumstances, subject to written approval.