25-8428_Bid_Schedule.xlsx

This is a Bid Schedule for Invitation to Bid (ITB) #25-8428 issued by Collier County, Florida, for Vehicle Fire Suppression Systems and Fire Extinguisher Services to support the Collier Area Transit (CAT) bus fleet. The procurement covers comprehensive maintenance, inspection, and repair services for 54 buses equipped with two primary fire suppression system types—Amerex and Fogmaker systems—along with 80 portable fire extinguishers. The solicitation is organized into three bidding categories: Category A for Amerex System Services, Category B for Fogmaker System Services, and Category C for Portable Extinguisher Services. Services required include semi-annual and periodic inspections (at 6-year, 12-year intervals for Amerex; annual, 5-year, and 10-year intervals for Fogmaker), system replacements, component replacements, and repair services. Vendors may bid on any or all categories, with award based on the lowest total bid per category. Bids were due on October 17, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST. The contract term is three years with two optional one-year renewals, with all work to be performed at the CAT Maintenance Facility in Naples, Florida.

Pricing is structured as all-inclusive unit prices for inspections and replacements, with separate hourly rates for general/mechanical labor and diagnostic/electrical labor. A markup on repair parts is permitted not to exceed 10 percent, and vendors may charge 1.5 times the hourly rate for repairs performed outside normal business hours or during declared local emergencies when requested and approved by the county. Historical spending indicates approximately $40,000 annually for these services, though this may not reflect future spending patterns. The solicitation is grant-funded through the Federal Transit Authority, requiring strict compliance with federal contract provisions. Performance and payment bonds are required for projects exceeding $200,000, and vendors must maintain appropriate insurance coverage, including worker's compensation, general liability, and automobile liability. All repairs require prior written approval from the county, and vendors must be enrolled in the E-Verify program and provide proof of immigration law compliance.