Softball Pitching Mats

Sarasota County is soliciting bids for ten new spiked softball pitching mats to be delivered to 6700 Clark Rd., Sarasota, FL 34241, Building C at Twin Lakes Park, under solicitation number 2026-QQ-732, with a response deadline of June 17, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. EST. The contract, issued through the Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources department, requires vendors to submit quotes not exceeding $50,000, and award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; failure to meet these thresholds may result in cancellation and re-solicitation. The mats must be commercial-grade turf or equivalent durable material, in "Clay Turf" color, with clearly marked pitching lines and spike strips or an equivalent anchoring system on the underside, designed for outdoor use on both dirt and artificial turf, and all items must be new and of the most current model. The bid must include all costs such as delivery, and no freight or express charges will be paid by the County unless previously agreed in writing. Delivery must be F.O.B. destination and scheduled to avoid disruption to daily operations. Payment will be processed through the Clerk of the Circuit Court under Florida’s Local Government Prompt Payment Act, and invoices must reference the Purchase Order number and be mailed to P.O. Box 8, Sarasota, FL 34230-0008. Sarasota County is tax-exempt, and vendors must comply with Florida Statutes regarding public records, E-Verify employment eligibility for all employees and subcontractors, and prohibitions on business in Cuba, Syria, or participation in boycotts of Israel. Vendors must also certify they are not listed on state-mandated scrutiny lists related to Sudan or Iran’s petroleum sector. The County will inspect and approve delivery, rejecting any non-compliant, used, or refurbished items, and may return non-conforming goods at the vendor’s expense. A one-year warranty, either from the manufacturer or the County’s acceptance date, whichever is greater, is required, and litigation must occur in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit in Sarasota County, with both parties waiving jury trial rights. Insurance coverage acceptable to the County is mandatory, and cybersecurity safeguards aligned with NIST standards are required, though cybersecurity insurance is strongly encouraged but not mandated. All bids must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal, accompanied by a W9 form