SLED Opportunity · FLORIDA · SARASOTA COUNTY
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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.
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.
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.
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.
If Yes, please attach certification below. If No, STOP - do not submit a price.
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.
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.
If so, please remember to attach the insurance requirements in the attachments section
Please remember to complete all sections and attach in the attachments section
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.
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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