Fresno Unified School District Procureware #23-48

Award for Turf Rehabilitation at Multiple Fresno Unified School District Sites

Fresno Unified School District awarded contracts for Bid No. 23-48, covering turf rehabilitation at multiple elementary and middle school play fields in Fresno, CA. - Government Buyer: - Fresno Unified School District (Purchasing Department/Services) - Awarded Vendors: - Section A: Nish-Ko, Inc. (Fresno) - Section B: Briner & Son, Inc. (Fresno) - Other bidders included Alliance Construction Solutions, Inc. (Madera) - Products and Materials (OEMs highlighted): - Bermuda Triangle (Pennington Seeds) or La Prima (Seed Research of Oregon) warm season Bermuda turfgrass seed - Earthwise Organics or WonderGrow (Grover, Inc.) blended compost - Tri-C Humate Premium Organic Soil Conditioner and Tri-C Endo 120 Mycorrhizae (Tri-C Enterprises) - Best Turf Supreme 16-6-8 fertilizer (Best Fertilizer) - Environ Fiber S-100 mulch (Environ) and Ecology Controls M-Binder (Ecology Controls) - Washed plaster sand or USGA topdressing sand - Agricultural grade gypsum and elemental sulfur - Temporary 6' chain link construction fencing - Services Requested: - Turf rehabilitation and renovation: flail mowing, overseeding, herbicide control, grading, aeration, soil conditioning, compost/sand topdressing, fertilizing, seeding, mowing, and related improvements - Soil fertility analysis and lab recommendations - Irrigation system assessment and coordination - Ballfield infield surfacing replenishment and grooming, home plate and pitcher’s plate replacement, mound work - 90-day turf establishment maintenance and 1-year warranty after acceptance - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict product standardization: only specified seed, compost, soil conditioners, and fertilizers allowed (no substitutions for certain items) - 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal - Prevailing wage and DIR compliance required; prime must hold Class A or C-27 contractor's license and be prequalified - Mandatory pre-bid conferences and job walks; phased completion by section; liquidated damages for delays - Maintenance period includes irrigation management, reseeding, weekly weed removal, and topdressing sand application - Contractor must provide a one-year supply (four applications) of specified fertilizer at project closeout

Description

The Fresno Unified School District is soliciting sealed bids for Bid No. 23-48, Sections A-D, for turf rehabilitation at multiple school sites. The work includes flail mowing, overseeding, herbicide control, grading, and aeration to improve play fields. Contractors must comply with California Labor Code prevailing wages, be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations, and hold a valid Class "A" or "C-27" license. Mandatory pre-bid conferences and site visits are scheduled for March 23, 2023, and bids are due by April 20, 2023, via the Procureware portal. The district encourages participation from disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBE) with a goal of 3% of the contract value.

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