262829MKM_Vendor_Outreach_Email.pdf

This is a vendor outreach email from Sarasota County's Procurement Professional II, Mary McEwen, notifying known vendors of an upcoming Invitation for Bids (IFB #262829MKM) for Petroleum Storage Tank Corrosion Control and Painting Services. The solicitation covers external corrosion control and painting services for approximately 152 County-owned storage tank systems containing petroleum products including gasoline, diesel fuel, diesel exhaust fluid, and motor oil. Services encompass corrosion removal, surface preparation, protective coating application, and related maintenance performed on an as-needed basis across multiple County facilities and departments. The anticipated initial contract term is three years, with the bid submission deadline of April 8, 2026. Vendors must register with OpenGov Procurement to access the solicitation details and participate in the bidding process through the Sarasota County Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/scgov, with no registration fees required.

Bidders must hold active Certified Pollutant Storage Systems Contractor certification prior to bid opening and provide a minimum of two references demonstrating corrosion control and painting experience on both aboveground and underground petroleum storage tanks within the past seven years, with at least one reference from a governmental institution. Pricing must include all labor, trip charges, mileage, vehicle charges, and travel time as hourly rates with separate line items for percent markup and discount on parts, materials, and subcontracted services. Local and American business preferences do not apply due to grant funding requirements, and no specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises are indicated. Contractors must comply with OSHA regulations, EPA environmental requirements, and CJIS background check requirements, and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Business Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), and Pollution Liability ($1,000,000 per claim/occurrence). Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest total bid price, and no specific budget range or award value is provided in the solicitation documents.