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INVITATION FOR QUOTES (“IFQ”) – PART I

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IFQ #: 242630FB

IFQ TITLE: PORTABLE RESTROOMS LONG-TERM RENTALS & MAINTENANCE

1.0 PURPOSE

Sarasota County (“County”), a political subdivision of the State of Florida, will receive quotes on the date indicated in OpenGov Procurement (OpenGov), the County’s electronic procurement portal, for the purpose of selecting a supplier to provide long-term rental of portable standard restroom units and portable Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant restroom units at designated outdoor park locations. Offerors are required to comply with Part II, Scope of Services.

OpenGov is located at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/scgov

Do not submit a quote of more than $150,000.00 per project or per contract year. In the event no responsive and responsible quotes are received under the quote threshold, the County may elect to cancel this IFQ and re-solicit using another procurement method.

2.0 OFFEROR

2.1 For the purpose of this IFQ, the term “Offeror” is defined as the legal entity submitting the offer and/or identified on the electronic bid submittal.

2.2 Offerors intending to submit a bid as a joint venture with another company must provide documentation attesting to the formation of that joint venture with their bid submittal. For purposes of this solicitation, all vendors who make up the joint venture will be considered together as the Offeror.

3.0 QUALIFICATIONS

3.1 Required Experience

3.1.1. Offeror must provide two (2) references demonstrating their experience providing portable restroom rental and maintenance within the past seven (7) years preceding the submission deadline in OpenGov.

3.1.2. Only references submitted at the time of submittal in the format specified by the County will be used to verify qualifications have been met.

3.2 Required Licenses and/or Certifications

3.2.1. Offeror must have an Annual Operating Permit, per Florida Administrative Code Chapter 62-6.0101. License(s) must be current at the time of bid opening.

https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/scgov

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3.2.2. Failure to submit proof of required licenses or certifications within three (3) business days after request from the County may result in offeror being declared non-responsive.

4.0 ALTERNATES

4.1 Unless otherwise specifically provided in Part II of this IFQ, reference to any equipment, material, article or patented process, by trade name, brand name, make or catalog number, shall be regarded as establishing a minimum standard of quality and shall not be construed as limiting competition.

4.2 If an offeror wishes to make a substitution in the specifications, the offeror shall furnish to the County the name of the manufacturer, the model number, and other identifying data and information necessary to aid the County in evaluating the substitution. Any such substitution shall be subject to County approval. Substitutions shall be approved only if determined by the County to be equivalent to the prescribed specifications.

4.3 To be considered, substitutions must be submitted to the Contact listed in OpenGov no later than the Question Submission deadline listed in OpenGov. Substitutions must be identified by brand name, number, manufacturer and model, and shall include full descriptive information, brochures, and appropriate attachments. The County shall respond via addendum in OpenGov indicating whether the substitution has been approved or denied.

4.4 A quote containing a substitution that has not been approved by the County shall be disqualified.

5.0 PRE-BID MEETINGS

All meetings and site visits will take place at the time, date, and location specified in the Solicitation Timeline in OpenGov.

6.0 SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS

Refer to Submittal Instructions section in OpenGov for instructions on how to submit an offer. Offerors are advised to review the General Terms and Conditions of Solicitations which are available in OpenGov.

7.0 SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS

7.1 Vendor Questionnaire

All offerors must complete the required forms and information included in the Vendor Questionnaire section of OpenGov. Completed forms and other requested documents must be uploaded with offeror’s response in OpenGov. Offerors who fail to complete and upload required forms and documents or fail to provide responses to questions in the Vendor Questionnaire section of OpenGov may be found non-responsive.

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7.2 Pricing

All offerors must complete the Pricing Table in OpenGov. Offerors who fail to fully complete the pricing proposal may be found non-responsive.

8.0 AWARD

8.1 It is the intent of the County to award a contract to the responsive and responsible offeror submitting the lowest total bid price. Unless otherwise noted, offerors must submit a price for every line item to be considered for award.

8.2 In the event of a tie, the IFQ tie-breaking procedures identified in the Sarasota County Procurement Manual will apply.

8.2.1. To be considered, tied offerors will be required to provide documentation certifying they have implemented a drug-free workplace program meeting the requirements stipulated in Section 287.087, Florida Statutes. Documentation must be provided within the time specified by the County at the time of request.

8.3 Preferences

Offerors wishing to be considered for Local Business Preference or American Business Preference must complete and submit a Local & American Business Certification Form with their submittal. The Local and American Business Certification Form can be found in the Vendor Questionnaire section of OpenGov.

In awarding this IFQ, preference shall be given to local businesses and American businesses in accordance with Section 2-215 of the Sarasota County Procurement Code.

Local and American business preferences do not apply in the award of this IFQ, due to Grant funding requirements.

8.4 In the event that no responsive and responsible quotes are received within the quote threshold, the County may elect to cancel the solicitation and re-solicit using the competitive sealed bid process.

8.5 Contract

A draft of the contract that the successful Offeror(s) will be expected to sign (a Term Contract) is posted on the Procurement website, shown below. The County may, in its sole discretion, select a different contract type or make revisions to the one referenced above following the recommended award of this solicitation.

https://www.scgov.net/government/procurement/contract-templates

9.0 PRICING

9.1 As applicable, all trip charges, mileage, vehicle charges, travel time and labor are to be included in the hourly rate. Only time on the job site may be charged.

https://www.scgov.net/government/procurement/contract-templates

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9.2 As applicable, estimated usage for each item is listed on the bid form.

This is an estimated figure only and no guarantee is made or implied as to the actual quantities that will be acquired under resulting contracts.

Quantities listed herein are subject to increase or decrease during the term of the contract. In either occurrence, the Offeror will perform the work at the unit price as quoted. The County, at its discretion, may authorize an initial contract for a greater not-to-exceed amount than that submitted by the offeror

10.0 COUNTY WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS

10.1 Smoking – Smoking is not permitted inside any County facility. Smoking is restricted to designated smoking areas outside a facility.

10.2 Parking – The offeror’s representatives shall abide by all parking restrictions. The offeror’s vehicles are subject to the same restrictions, limitations, fines and tickets as posted for any other vehicle. Where time limit restrictions exceed the required time to provide services, arrangements shall be made in advance.

10.3 Alcohol/Drugs – Service personnel under the influence of alcohol and/or non-prescription drugs are not permitted to work in County facilities.

Any person known or thought to be under these influences will be escorted off County property.

10.4 Security - The offeror must adhere to all Sarasota County security procedures. The offeror’s work force shall be made up of persons legally authorized to perform work in the United States. The offeror shall, at the County’s request, submit the following information for each of their employees: name, date of birth, social security number and green card (if applicable).

10.5 Identification - The offeror shall require all employees to visibly wear identification while on County property. Said identification shall contain a color photograph of the employee, the name of the employee and the name of the company. The offeror shall require all employees to wear a company uniform, which shall include the name of the employee and the company. Persons not conforming to this requirement may be denied access to the building. Denial of access does not alleviate the offeror’s responsibilities herein.

11.0 CONTINGENCY

Only applicable if this box is checked.

If during the performance of construction or repair work, an unforeseen circumstance occurs that triggers an additional expense, a contingency of up to 10% may be allowed provided the original quote plus contingency does not exceed $150,000. Any use of contingency funds is subject to the written approval of the County project manager, and any unused contingency shall not be paid out as a part of any final payment.

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PART II

SCOPE OF SERVICES

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1. GENERAL

A. Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources requires long-term rental, a minimum period of four (4) continuous months per year, of portable standard restroom units and portable Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant restroom units at designated outdoor park locations.

B. Portable restrooms shall be clean, in good condition, and always stocked with toilet paper and hand sanitizer.

C. The ADA compliant portable restroom units shall meet the requirements of the U.S. Department of Justice ADA Standards for Accessible Design.

2. LOCATIONS

A. The County currently requires five (5) standard restrooms, and seven (7) ADA-compliant restrooms as specified in Attachment A - Locations and Maintenance Frequency.

B. Attachment A is a current list of locations included for informational purposes. The required locations will be provided by the County Administrative Agent and updated as needed.

C. The County reserves the right to add or remove service locations at locations shown on the County’s “Parks Master List” available at https://tinylink.net/Thwuz.

3. MAINTENANCE FREQUENCY REQUIREMENTS

A. Maintenance of the restroom units shall be performed by the Contractor at each location provided by the County Administrative Agent and in accordance with Florida Administrative Code Chapter 64E-6.0101, Portable Restrooms and Portable or Stationary Holding Tanks. Maintenance shall include, but is not limited to, the following:

i. Thoroughly clean and pump portable restroom units until empty

ii. Sanitize and deodorize the portable restroom units

iii. Supply and stock the portable restroom units with toilet paper and hand sanitizer

B. No maintenance shall be provided by the Contractor on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, or Christmas Day. When maintenance is scheduled on these holidays, it shall be delayed by one day. Any regular Friday maintenance delayed by a holiday shall be performed on Saturday.

C. Contractor shall maintain and keep the portable restroom units in good operational condition at all times. Doors should close and lock properly, https://tinylink.net/Thwuz

Revised 10/07/20 Prepared by PRNR Department Part II - Page 2 of 3 screens should be in place, and portable restroom units should be clean and free of graffiti.

D. Contractor shall remove any portable restroom unit that is defective or has experienced vandalism and replace the portable restroom unit at no cost to the County, within 24 hours of notification by the County.

E. Occasionally, a special event may be scheduled at a location which may require an extra maintenance day to the existing portable restroom units.

When this occurs, the County will provide the Contractor with a minimum ten (10) calendar day notice by email or by phone.

4. DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

A. Contractor shall deliver and install the portable restroom units at all locations within seven (7) days of receipt of the County Purchase Order.

B. Contractor shall coordinate the actual delivery and installation schedule with the County, providing no less than 24 hours’ notice of installation date.

5. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Every Contractor crew must have at least one employee on site that can effectively communicate in English.

B. Contractor shall coordinate work so that there is minimal to no interruption to daily work at any location.

C. Contractor is responsible for any damage to County or third-party property caused by the Contractor or their employees. Restoration shall be made to the County’s satisfaction.

D. Contractor shall participate in performance and project report meetings as deemed necessary by the County.

E. Contractor shall notify County of maintenance route changes so County can notify affected park staff and patrons and appropriately document the change.

6. CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

A. Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

B. Contractor shall provide all personnel and equipment necessary to perform the services described herein.

C. All employees of the Contractor shall be considered to be, all times, the sole employees of the Contractor, under the Contractor’s sole direction, unless the use of subcontractors has been approved by the County.

D. Contractor is required to maintain and shall provide a copy of their current Operating Permit, per Florida Administrative Code Chapter 62-6.0101 to the County annually or within five (5) days of request by the County.

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7. INVOICING AND PAYMENT

A. The portable restroom units and associated maintenance provided through this solicitation shall be invoiced to the County on a monthly basis per location. All fees, charges, and costs associated with the performance of the required services shall be included in the unit prices submitted by the Contractor. The unit prices bid shall represent the maximum allowable price and shall be the final cost to the County. No fuel surcharges, transportation surcharges, or any other fees or costs shall be paid in addition to the unit prices submitted.

B. In the event the County has documented the Contractor’s failure to provide a scheduled service/maintenance on a rental unit, the Contractor shall deduct an amount equal to the contractor’s unit price for a scheduled service/maintenance as shown on the fee schedule.

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PART III – INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

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CONTRACTOR’S INSURANCE

Contractor shall, on a primary basis and at its sole expense, maintain in full force and effect, at all times during the life of this Contract, insurance coverage (including endorsements) and limits as described herein. These requirements, as well as the County’s review or acceptance of insurance maintained by Contractor, are not intended to and shall not in any manner limit or qualify the liabilities or obligations assumed by Contractor under this Contract.

Insurance requirements itemized in this Contract and required of the Contractor shall extend to all subcontractors to cover their operations performed under this Contract.

The Contractor shall be responsible for any modifications, deviations, or omissions in these insurance requirements as they apply to subcontractors.

Insurance carriers providing coverage required herein must be licensed to conduct business in the State of Florida and must possess a current A.M. Best’s Financial Strength Rating of A- Class VII or better.

Each insurance policy required by this Contract shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made and suit is brought, except with respect to limits of the insurer’s liability.

The Contractor shall be solely responsible for payment of all premiums for insurance contributing to the satisfaction of this Contract and shall be solely responsible for the payment of all deductibles and retentions to which such policies are subject.

Contractor shall furnish Certificates of Insurance to the County Administrative Agent evidencing the types and amounts of coverage, including endorsements, required by this Contract prior to commencement of work and prior to expiration of the insurance contract, when applicable. Such Certificate(s) of Insurance shall, to the extent allowable by the insurer, include a minimum thirty (30) day notice of cancellation (10 days for non-payment of premium) or non-renewal of coverage. Notwithstanding these notification requirements, the Contractor will be required to provide County with 5-day prior written notice of any policy cancellation or non-renewal.

The County reserves the right to review, modify, reject, or accept any required policies of insurance, including limits, coverage, or endorsements, herein from time to time throughout the term of this Contract. County reserves the right, but not the obligation, to review and reject any insurer providing coverage due to its poor financial condition or failure to operate legally.

A. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: Contractor agrees to maintain Workers’ Compensation insurance in accordance with Florida Statutes, Chapter 440.

Employers Liability to be included with a minimum limit of $500,000.00 per accident/per disease/per employee. If work is to be performed over or adjacent to navigable water and involves maritime exposure, applicable LHWCA, Jones Act, or other maritime law coverage shall be included.

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In the event the Contractor has “leased” employees, the Contractor or the employee leasing company must provide evidence of a Workers’ Compensation policy for all personnel on the worksite.

Contractors who are exempt from Florida’s Workers’ Compensation law must provide proof of such exemption issued by the Florida Department of Financial Services, Bureau of Workers’ Compensation.

B. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY: Contractor agrees to maintain Commercial General Liability per ISO form CG0001 or its equivalent, including but not limited to coverage for premises and operations, personal injury, products & completed operations, liability assumed under an insured contract, and independent contractors with limits of not less than $1,000,000.00 each occurrence, $2,000,000.00 aggregate covering all work performed under this Contract. Contractor agrees to endorse Sarasota County Government as an additional insured on the Commercial General Liability coverage.

C. BUSINESS AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY: Contractor agrees to maintain Business Automobile Liability with limits not less than $1,000,000.00 combined single limit for each accident covering all Owned, Non-Owned & Hired automobiles used in the performance of this Contract. In the event Contractor does not own automobiles, Contractor agrees to maintain coverage for Hired & Non-Owned Auto Liability, which may be satisfied by way of endorsement to the Commercial General Liability policy or separate Business Auto Liability policy.

If the Contractor is shipping a product via common carrier, the contractor shall be responsible for any loss or damage sustained in delivery/transit.

D. POLLUTION LIABILITY: Contractor agrees to maintain Pollution Liability coverage with limits not less than $1,000,000 per claim/occurrence for bodily injury, property damage and environmental damage from sudden and gradual occurrences resulting from pollution conditions arising out of the work or services performed under this contract (including any transportation and disposal of hazardous materials or pollutants). Coverage shall include, but not be limited to, third party liability, clean up, corrective action including assessment, remediation and defense costs. If coverage is written on a claims-made basis: a. Any retroactive date shall precede the effective date of this contract; b. Contractor shall provide certificates of insurance evidencing the required coverage for a period of two years after final payment under this contract is made or provide evidence showing Contractor has obtained a two year extended reporting period endorsement.

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