The City of Ocala requires the services of an experienced Vendor to provide various types of sod, seed, and mulch on an as-needed basis. Goods may be picked up by the City from the Vendor’s warehouse, or farm. The Vendor may be requested to deliver and/or install sod when ordered by the City of Ocala. In addition, it is occasionally necessary for sod, seed, and mulch to be furnished and installed for various projects throughout the City of Ocala.

1. Any resulting contract will be for an initial term of three (3) years, with an optional two (2), and one (1) year renewal.
• Renewal Pricing Increases. Pricing shall remain firm and fixed during the Initial Term of this Agreement. Any renewal price adjustment shall be subject to negotiation and must be approved by the City of Ocala. Vendor shall submit a written request for price adjustment identifying the reason for the price increase, and attach suitable documentation in support of same, no less than NINETY (90) DAYS prior to the expiration of the then existing Contract Term. No retroactive price adjustments will be allowed. Pricing increases shall not exceed the lesser of (i) the amount of the percentage increase reflected in the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U), not seasonally adjusted, based upon the most recent TWELVE (12) MONTH period; or (ii) THREE PERCENT (3%) ANNUALLY unless there are mitigating market conditions.

PRICING AND AWARD
1. Bidder must upload a completed Price Proposal with their response.
2. Bidder must bid on all line items, except for optional items.
3. The quantities in the Price Proposal are estimated based on past annual usage and should not be construed as guaranteed minimums.
4. Bids will be received on a unit price basis. The City will pay the Contractor only for the actual units that the Contractor provides, installs, or constructs.
5. Award will be made to the lowest bidder meeting all requirements outlined herein.