SLED Opportunity · FLORIDA · SARASOTA COUNTY

    Certified Perennial Three-Way Blend Overseed

    Issued by Sarasota County
    countyRFQSarasota CountySol. 283562
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    due Jul 16, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Jul 14, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    Sarasota County
    county
    NAICS CODE
    111419
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    Sarasota County seeks quotes for 560 bags of certified perennial three-way blend overseed (perennial ryegrass). Bidders must submit certified seed labels and references. Award based on lowest bid under $50,000. Submission deadline July 16, 2026.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    283562
    Type / RFx
    RFQ
    Status
    open
    Level
    county
    Published Date
    July 14, 2026
    Due Date
    July 16, 2026
    NAICS Code
    111419AI guide
    Jurisdiction
    Sarasota County
    State
    Florida
    Agency
    Sarasota County

    Description

    Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources is requesting quotes to provide and deliver 560 50-pound bags of certified perennial three-way blend overseed consisting of three (3) perennial ryegrass cultivars and 100% perennial ryegrass.

    To verify compliance with these specifications, bidders shall submit a copy of the certified seed label with their quote.




    Background

    Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder providing the lowest total bid price. DO NOT submit a quote of more than $50,000.  In the event no responsive and responsible quotes are received under the quote threshold, the County may elect to cancel this Quick Quote and re-solicit using another procurement method. 

    Project Details

    • Reference ID: 2026-QQ-780
    • Department: Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources
    • Department Head: Shawn Yeager (interim) (Director)

    Important Dates

    • Questions Due: 2026-07-15T21:00:00.000Z

    Submission Requirements

    • References/ Experience (required)

      Bidders must use the Reference Form provided to submit references meeting the requirements specified in the solicitation.  Only references provided using this form will be used to verify qualifications have been met.  Bidders who fail to complete and upload the provided reference form with their submittal may be found non-responsive.   

       

       

    • Are you providing a price for a CERTIFIED perennial three-way blend overseed consisting of three (3) perennial ryegrass cultivars and 100% perennial ryegrass? (required)

      If Yes, please attach certification below. If No, STOP - do not submit a price. 

    • Certified Seed Label - Attach (required)

      To verify compliance with these specifications*, bidders shall submit a copy of the certified seed label with their quote. Please attach here. 

      *50-pound bags of certified perennial three-way blend overseed consisting of three (3) perennial ryegrass cultivars and 100% perennial ryegrass. 

       
       

       

    • No Lobby Affirmation (required)

      All bidders responding to Sarasota County solicitations must agree to contact only the Procurement contact designated in OpenGov regarding any active solicitation.
      By Confirming this below, bidder acknowledges the restrictions regarding contact with County staff and agrees to have no contact or communication with, or discuss any matter related in any way to any active Sarasota County solicitation, with any Sarasota County employees, elected officials, officers, their appointees or their agents other than the designated Procurement contact, and to abide by the restrictions outlined in the General Terms and Conditions of Solicitations and Purchase Orders. Bidders who fail to adhere to this requirement may be deemed non-responsible.

    • Provide the Legal Name of the entity submitting this bid. (required)
    • If you will be providing services under a fictitious name, enter that fictitious name (DBA) here:
    • What is this Quick Quote for? (required)
    • Does this Quick Quote require references? (required)
    • Does this Quick Quote require Licenses or Certifications to do the work? (required)
    • Does this QQ require insurance? (required)

      If so, please remember to attach the insurance requirements in the attachments section

    • Have you completed the QQ Products or Services Requirements form? (required)

      Please remember to complete all sections and attach in the attachments section

    Questions & Answers

    Q (No subject): Are there specific rye varieties the County wants blended for this, or any 3-way rye blend as long as it is 100% Rye?

    A: No. The County is not specifying particular perennial ryegrass cultivars. The product shall meet the specifications in the solicitation. Bidders must submit a copy of the certified seed label with their quote to verify compliance.


    Key dates

    1. July 14, 2026Published
    2. July 16, 2026Responses Due

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    SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.

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