SLED Opportunity · FLORIDA · CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS

    Red Clay, Sand and Silica Sand for Baseball Infields

    Issued by City of Coral Springs
    cityRFQCity of Coral SpringsSol. 243983
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    due Apr 15, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Mar 23, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    City of
    city
    NAICS CODE
    212399
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    The City of Coral Springs, FL, seeks bids for red clay, sand, and silica sand for baseball infields. Bids must be submitted electronically by 2:00 pm ET on April 15, 2026, via the City's eProcurement Portal.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    243983
    Type / RFx
    RFQ
    Status
    open
    Level
    city
    Published Date
    March 23, 2026
    Due Date
    April 15, 2026
    NAICS Code
    212399AI guide
    State
    Florida
    Agency
    City of Coral Springs

    Description

    The City of Coral Springs, FL , is soliciting sealed responses for Red Clay, Sand and Silica Sand for Baseball Infields. Responses are to be submitted via the City's eProcurement Portal via https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/coralsprings PRIOR TO 2:00 pm on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Late responses will not be accepted.

    Project work includes: The City of Coral Springs is hereby requesting bids for firms to provide red clay, sand and silica sand for use on baseball infields. 

    Background

    The City of Coral Springs, Florida was incorporated on July 10, 1963, and is located in northwestern Broward County, FL. It encompasses 23.94 square miles and has a population of over 134,000, making it the fifth largest city in Broward County and the 16th largest in the State of Florida. Known as the "The City in the Country", Coral Springs has become a premier South Florida community, known for its abundant parks, quality schools, numerous athletic programs, and attractive neighborhoods.

    The City of Coral Springs is the first local government in the nation to receive the coveted Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, a Presidential honor that recognizes U.S. companies for organizational performance excellence. As a two-time Florida Governor’s Sterling Award winner, Coral Springs has achieved national recognition as a leader in government management, including Money Magazine’s Best Places to Live, 100 Best Communities for Young People by America’s Promise, and a recipient of the ICMA Center for Performance Measurement Certificate of Excellence.

    The City of Coral Springs continues to receive the highest bond rating, “AAA”, by all three rating agencies on Wall Street. Our solid overall financial position, effective long-range planning, and prudent management policies truly make Coral Springs the premier community in which to live, work, and raise a family.

    Project Details

    • Reference ID: 26-H-185F
    • Department: Procurement
    • Department Head: Miguel Machuca (Purchasing Manager)

    Important Dates

    • Questions Due: 2026-04-03T21:00:00.000Z

    Addenda

    • Addendum #1 (released 2026-03-24T22:05:20.451Z) —

      ADDENDUM #1

    • Addendum #2 (released 2026-03-25T21:07:29.494Z) —

      Please use the See What Changed link to view all the changes made by this addendum.

    • Addendum #3 (released 2026-03-26T15:59:32.460Z) —

      Please use the See What Changed link to view all the changes made by this addendum.

    • Addendum #4 (released 2026-04-06T16:19:26.692Z) —

      Addendum #4

    • Addendum #5 (released 2026-04-14T21:22:46.473Z) —
      Addendum #5
      See attached documents.

    Evaluation Criteria

    • Summary

      The City of Coral Springs, FL , is soliciting sealed responses for Red Clay, Sand and Silica Sand for Baseball Infields. Responses are to be submitted via the City's eProcurement Portal via https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/coralsprings PRIOR TO 2:00 pm on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Late responses will not be accepted.

      Project work includes: The City of Coral Springs is hereby requesting bids for firms to provide red clay, sand and silica sand for use on baseball infields. 

    • Important Instructions for Electronic Submittals

      The City of Coral Springs is accepting electronic bid submissions. Bidders shall create a FREE account with OpenGov Procurement by signing up at https://procurement.opengov.com/signup. Once you have completed account registration, browse back to this page, click on "Draft Response", and follow the instructions to submit the electronic bid.

    • Timeline
      Release Project Date:March 23, 2026
      Question Submission Deadline:April 3, 2026, 5:00pm
      Response Submission Deadline:April 22, 2026, 2:00pm
    • Scope of Work or Project Details

      Please see the Attachments section for Plans, Specifications and other Attachments.

    • Project Contact

      Michele Smith

      Purchasing Agent

      9500 W Sample Road

      Coral Springs, FL 33065

      Email: mlmsmith@coralsprings.gov

      Phone: (954) 344-1103

    • Procurement Contact

      Michele Smith

      Purchasing Agent

      9500 W Sample Road

      Coral Springs, FL 33065

      Email: mlmsmith@coralsprings.gov

      Phone: (954) 344-1103

    Submission Requirements

    • Invitation to Bid - Bidder's Acknowledgment Document (required)

      Upload your completed Bidder's Acknowledgement Document.  Form is included in the solicitation document attached 

       

    • Bidder Pricing Certification Form (required)

      Upload completed Bidder Pricing Certification Form.  Form is included in the solicitation document attached.

      The form should be notarized to be accepted. 

    • Certified Resolution Form (required)

      Upload completed Certified Resolution Form.  Form is included in the solicitation document attached.

    • Non-Collusive Affidavit (required)

      Upload completed Non-Collusive Affidavit.  Form is included in the solicitation document attached.

      The form should be notarized to be accepted. 

    • Foreign (Non-Florida) Corporation Form-If Applicable

      Upload completed Foreign (Non-Florida) Form (if applicable).  Form is included in the solicitation document attached.

    • Qualification Statement (required)

      Upload the completed Qualification Statement. Form is included in the solicitation document attached.

      The form should be notarized to be accepted. 

    • References (required)

      Upload completed reference form. Form is included in the solicitation document attached.

    • Key Subcontractor Listing

      Upload completed Key Subcontractor Listing (If Required). Form is included in the solicitation document attached.

    • Drug-Free Workplace Certification (required)

      Upload Completed Drug Free Certification Form. Form is included in the solicitation document attached

    • Certification Pursuant to Florida Statute §287.135 (required)

      Upload completed Certification Pursuant to Florida Statute §287.135. Form is included in the solicitation document attached. 

    • Affidavit of Compliance with Foreign Entity & human Trafficking Laws (required)

      Upload completed Affidavit of Compliance with Foreign Entity & human Trafficking Laws form. Form is included in the solicitation document attached.

      The form should be notarized to be accepted. 

    • Cone of Silence Affidavit (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

      The form should be notarized to be accepted. 

    • I certify that I have read, understood and agree to the terms in this solicitation, and that I am authorized to submit this response on behalf of my company. (required)
    • Pricing (required)
      • Choose Option 1 when you have set line items, for example:
        • This is a quote for goods or commodities.
        • This is a public works bid, with a pricing table that can be uploaded into OpenGov Procurement from an Excel spreadsheet.
        • Seeking services for hourly rate schedules.
      • Choose Option 2 when you need vendors to provide you with the line items. 
    • Evaluation Committee? (required)

      Will there be an evaluation committee to review the proposals and score them based on weights and multiple criteria?

    • Procurement and/or Project Contact

      Select the information you would like display.

    Questions & Answers

    Q (26-H-185F): How long is this Bid fo?

    A: Refer to Section 7 on the Instruction to Bidders form.


    Q (26-H-185F): Can we have the last Bid result?

    A: Addenda & Notices, Addendum #1


    Q (26-H-185F): Under contract term, is the option to renew for 2 additional years upon mutual agreement and for subsequent additional 2 years?

    A: Yes the option to renew is upon mutual agreement.


    Q (26-H-185F): Under Item 21 indemnification 21.1 , are you deducting 1% of the total compensation paid to the contractor ?

    A: The 1 % is not a deduction. The 1% of what you’re paid under the contract is compensation for taking on legal responsibility.


    Q (26-H-185F): If no Bid Bond is required, do we still need to fill out the certificate form?

    A: All forms need to be completed. There was no bid bond form.


    Q (26-H-185F): Can we Bid all 3 items based on full loads and not partial loads? An example of a full load is approximately 20 to 22 tons.

    A: Yes you can bid based on full loads. Please see updated pricing sheet.


    Q (Particle size): For the 70-20 Sand, what are the tolerances ? Will a sand with 10% larger than the #20 sieve and 10% passing the #70 sieve, be acceptable?

    A: We are asking for straight 70/20 sand for our athletic fields.


    Q (26-H-185F): The red clay being requested 70/30 is not locally made in FL, it comes from Georgia, it will not be available. Can we bid red clay made in FL that is 75/25 approximately.

    A: Please see Addendum 4.


    Key dates

    1. March 23, 2026Published
    2. April 15, 2026Responses Due

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