Lee County Southwest Florida #B210047MIF

Lee County Multi-Year Sod Supply and Installation Contracts

Lee County Board of County Commissioners in Florida has awarded and managed multi-year contracts for the purchase, supply, and installation of sod across county properties. - Government Buyer: - Lee County Board of County Commissioners, Procurement Management Division - OEMs and Vendors: - Juniper Landscaping of FL, LLC (formerly Battista Farms, LLC) - Triple J Grassing, LLC - Products Requested: - Multiple sod varieties: Argentine Bahia, 419 Bermuda, Floratam, Empire Zoysia - Available for delivery, installation, and pickup (by square foot, truckload, piece, or pallet) - Pricing varies by quantity and delivery method - Additional materials/services: - Hydroseeding (per square foot) - Watering services (per 1000 gallons per day) - Rolling of sod (per square foot) - Standard wooden pallet charges (credited if returned) - Services Requested: - Delivery and installation of sod (including labor, rolling, and preparation) - Hydroseeding of specified areas - Watering of installed sod as needed - Additional rolling of sod upon request - Unique or Notable Requirements: - As-needed ordering with no guaranteed minimum quantities - Strict quality, delivery, and warranty requirements - Pricing amendments and renewals executed, with recent price increases approved - Multiple vendors may be awarded; bids must cover all line items - Delivery to various county locations, including Boca Grande, Pine Island, and Sanibel - Compliance with public records and insurance requirements - Large purchases (over $100,000) require Board approval - Contract termination and transition to new solicitation for future needs - Estimated Annual Expenditures: - Recent annual spend: $565,000–$891,000 - Period of Performance: - Initial three-year term with options to renew for up to three additional years; active through at least March 2027, with some contracts potentially extending to 2036

Description

This solicitation is for the purchase and supply of various types of sod including Argentine Bahia, 419 Bermuda, Floratam, and Empire Zoysia, along with installation services on an as-needed basis for Lee County, Florida. The contract was initially awarded to Battista Farms, LLC (now Juniper Landscaping of FL, LLC) and Triple J Grassing, LLC for a three-year term with options to renew for up to three additional years. The contract includes provisions for delivery, installation, pickup, hydroseeding, watering, and rolling of sod, with pricing adjustments and amendments approved over time. The contract is managed by Lee County Procurement Management and includes detailed terms and conditions, insurance requirements, and compliance with public records laws.

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