Turf and Athletic Surfacing Solutions with Related Equipment, Materials, Supplies, and Services

Sourcewell, a Minnesota‑based cooperative serving thousands of public entities across the U.S. and Canada, is seeking proposals for comprehensive turf and athletic surfacing solutions—including equipment, materials, supplies, and related services—to be used by its participating entities. The solicitation is an open competitive RFP (Bid #101526) with a start date of Aug 27 2026 and a submission deadline of Oct 15 2026. A pre‑bid conference will be held online on Sep 9 2026. Proposals must be submitted through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal; late submissions are not accepted. The agency encourages participation from Small, Minority‑, Women‑, and Veteran‑owned businesses. • Scope: supply, install, maintain, and service turf and athletic surface systems (e.g., synthetic turf, rubberized tracks, related equipment). • Target customers: government, K‑12, higher‑education, nonprofit, tribal, and other public agencies. • Required deliverables: product specifications, installation plans, warranty terms, maintenance programs, and any ancillary services. • Evaluation criteria: likely based on technical merit, price, small‑business participation, and compliance with specifications. • Key dates: Pre‑bid conference (Sep 9 2026), proposal due (Oct 15 2026).