Athletic Field Sod Material & Installation

The City of Clearwater’s Park & Recreation Department is seeking vendors to provide athletic‑field sod material and related installation services on an as‑needed basis. Bids must be submitted electronically by the deadline, and the City will award one or more term contracts that can be called upon whenever a field requires reseeding or new sod installation. The solicitation includes multiple sod varieties (Latitude 36™, Tifway 419, Bimini™, Celebration®, TifTuf™) and two service options: (1) install new sod over existing graded surfaces, or (2) remove existing vegetation, re‑grade, then install new sod. Pricing is submitted per square‑foot band and per sod type, with an optional “delivery‑only” option. The contract will commence in January 2027, with standard NET‑30 payment terms. • Scope: Supply and install sod for athletic fields (various Bermuda grasses) across Clearwater parks. • Delivery: FOB destination, freight prepaid; optional pallet delivery only. • Service Options: (1) Install over existing grade, (2) Remove existing grass, re‑grade, then install. • Quantity bands: 8,000–300,000 sq ft per sod type, priced per square foot. • Bid deadline: 10:00 am, November 20, 2026 (electronic submission). • Question deadline: November 10, 2026. • Contract start: January 2027; term is “as‑needed” with a 90‑day bid firmness period. • Evaluation: Responsiveness, responsibility, and price. • Required certifications: E‑Verify, diversity/equity, anti‑human‑trafficking, licensing, etc.