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Leon County is seeking the services of qualified vendors for the efficient, reliable, and cost-efficient provision of Sod and Sod Services in support of the County and the City of Tallahassee (COT). Bidders are expected to examine the specifications, delivery schedule, freight requirements, bid prices and extensions and all general and special conditions of the bid prior to submission. In case of error in price extension, the unit price will govern. Question Submission Deadline:March 19, 2024, 4:00 pm Questions may be submitted directly through Electronically. Alternatively, if using email, questions pertaining to bid procedures or regarding the specifications should be addressed to both Melanie Hooley and Melanie Hooley, telephone (850) 606-1600; E-mail: hooleym@leoncountyfl.gov and hooleym@leoncountyfl.gov. It is the responsibility of the Bidder prior to submission of any bid to check the above website or contact the Leon County Purchasing Division at (850) 606-1600 to verify any addenda issued. The receipt of all addenda must be acknowledged on the bid response sheet. A Contractor shall furnish and deliver (when applicable) Centipede, St. Augustine, Zoysia or Bermuda Tifway 419 sod for various departments throughout the County/COT. Unit pricing provided shall include all labor, equipment, materials, taxes, insurance, or other incidental costs or work required to meet the terms of all applicable specifications. Prices provided shall be for sod either picked up (loaded on trucks) at Contractors place of business or delivered on site and placed on ground in designated areas. The County and COT reserve the right to negotiate with any successful Vendors for any Sod related items, products, services, or associated work/services not specifically listed in this solicitation or the specifications. Sealed bids or replies received by the County pursuant to a competitive solicitation are exempt from public records requirements until such time as the County posts an intended decision or until 30 days after opening of the documents, whichever is earlier. If the County rejects all Bids submitted in response to this ITB, the rejected Bids remain exempt from public records disclosure until the County posts an intended decision or until the County withdraws the reissued Bid. Bids received by the County pursuant to this ITB will not remain exempt for longer than twelve (12) months after the County rejects such Bids. The County reserves the right to reject all bids when such rejection is in the best interest of the County. Every procurement for contractual services shall be evidenced by a written agreement. The awarded Bidder will have five calendar days after receipt to acknowledge the purchase order or execute the agreement. The performance of Leon County of any of its obligations under the agreement shall be subject to and contingent upon the availability of funds lawfully expendable for the purposes of the agreement for the current and any future periods provided for within the bid specifications. This solicitation does not have a project specific goal for the participation of Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) firms certified by the Office of Economic Vitality (OEV) MWSBE Division. Although MBE and WBE participation is not a requirement for this solicitation, each Respondent is strongly encouraged to secure MBE and WBE firm participation. Respondents needing assistance or guidance with securing MBE and WBE firms should contact LaTanya Raffington of the MWSBE Division at Lraffington@oevforbusiness.org OR Shanea Wilks of the MWSBE Division at Swilks@oevforbusiness.org.