I'll be that sucker. I ended up hiring this guy to install the sod, and a bunch of other work (steel edging, making beds, river rocks, pavers, mulch, etc). It seems a tad high to me, but try even getting someone out right now for an estimate - for anything. It's a PITA - and I'm running out of time before the real heat gets here to get some grass established.
This guy was easy to work with and flexible, gave me a full itemized list for everything we talked about, was able to get started quickly, and my neighbors have been happy with his work, so.. He didn't even ask for any money up front which surprised me - perhaps he will when he picks up material.
Two guys have been going at it for 2 full 9 hour days now with pickaxes, shovels, and other equipment just doing the prep, digging down in the areas that will have rocks/mulch, removing rocks, etc. They haven't even delivered any of the rock, sod, pavers yet. It's definitely a job.