Athletic Sports Fields Maintenance & Repair Contractor Services

The School Board of Osceola County, Florida, has issued solicitation SDOC-27-025-B-ML to procure athletic sports fields maintenance and repair contractor services for projects valued up to 300,000 dollars. Under the terms of the agreement, the School Board's Project Manager may directly select any awarded firm for projects under 15,000 dollars. For projects between 15,000 and 300,000 dollars, the Project Manager will solicit quotes from all awarded firms and grant the project to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The contract requires vendors to have at least five years of experience and adhere to a specific billing structure involving hourly rates for project managers, crew leaders, certified installers, and helpers, along with percentage-based pricing for materials. The board has approved term contracts for Ellis Turf Services, Inc., Sadler’s Site Work LLC, and St. Johns Turf Care, LLC for an initial three-year term with one optional two-year renewal. Awarded vendors must comply with comprehensive federal and local regulations, including EEO standards, the Davis-Bacon Act, and drug-free workplace certifications. Additionally, the contract incorporates a 10 percent participation goal for Small Business Enterprise and Veteran Business Enterprise entities. Performance is monitored through a formal reporting system for unsatisfactory materials or services, which may lead to payment withholding or disqualification from future bidding opportunities.