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INVITATION FOR QUOTES (“IFQ”) – PART I

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IFQ #: 272924AMS

IFQ TITLE: High-Performance Polypropylene Pipe (HPPP)

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 supply and deliver High-Performance Polypropylene Pipe (HPPP), couplings, fittings, and accessories on an as-needed basis. Offerors are required to comply with Part II, Specifications.

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

Do not submit a quote of more than $150,000.00 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 references demonstrating their

experience supplying HPPP piping and accessories within the past seven (7) years preceding the submission deadline in OpenGov. A minimum of two (2) references are required.

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.

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.

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

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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

In the event a meeting and/or site visit is scheduled it 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.

7.2 Pricing

All offerors must complete the Pricing Table in OpenGov. Offerors who fail to fully complete the pricing table 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.

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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.

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.

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

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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

SPECIFICATIONS

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1. Sarasota County requires a Contractor to supply and deliver High- Performance Polypropylene (HPPP) piping, couplings, fittings, and other accessories on an as-needed basis. All products must meet all applicable American Association of State Highways and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), and American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) standards.

2. MINIMUM TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

A. The Pricing Table identifies the HPPP products the County anticipates needing annually. All products supplied shall meet the following minimum technical specifications:

i. Pipe sizes and profiles may be annular.

ii. Products must comply with ASTM D3212, ASTM F2881, and

ASTM D2412.

iii. Products must comply with AASHTO M330.

iv. Product must comply with Class II HPPP requirements per Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Section 948-7.

v. Products must be constructed of pol y p r o p y l e ne compounds for pipe and fitting production and shall be impact modified copolymer.

vi. Parallel plate stiffness values shall comply with ASTM D2412 when tested.

vii. Products must be visibly labeled by the manufacturer in accordance with the marking requirements of AASHTO M330 and the FDOT Approved Quality Control Plan.

3. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Contractor shall never represent itself or act as an agent of the County. Contractor will always be considered an independent Contractor for the purpose of fulfilling the scope required of the contract.

B. Contractor must have at least one employee available during delivery who can effectively communicate in English with the County staff or with the general public.

C. Each representative of Contractor shall conduct themselves in a respectful manner at all times.

D. Contractor will coordinate their delivery so that there is minimal to

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E. Contractor is responsible for any damage to County or personal property due to negligence on the part of Contractor or their employees. Restoration shall be made to the County’s satisfaction.

F. Contractor is required to participate in meetings as deemed necessary by the County.

4. ASSIGNMENT OF WORK

A. The County will issue a purchase order for the purchases.

B. A work order number through the County’s Work Order Management System may be issued and must be referenced on all correspondence, including invoicing.

5. INSPECTIONS

A. The County will inspect the products Contractor delivers to ensure Contractor is in accordance with the work order.

B. If deficiencies are noted, Contractor will be notified of the specific deficiencies on a Sarasota County Corrective Action Report Form which the Contractor must rectify prior to the County approving payment. Inspections will occur, as practically as possible after delivery.

C. The County reserves the right to reject and return the product(s) at Contractor’s expense if the County determines, at its sole discretion, that the product(s), in whole or in part, are unacceptable due to noncompliance with required specifications, are unusable, or are damaged. The County will provide reasonable documentation and evidence (e.g., photographs or videos) in support of the return.

D. The County may request Contractor to replace the rejected product(s). In such cases, Contractor shall replace the rejected product(s) no later than thirty (30) calendar days from the date of return.

E. Contractor shall not be paid for any returned product(s).

6. HOURS OF WORK / INVOICING

A. Normal Business Hours are defined as Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., except County observed Holidays.

B. Contractor shall have a contingency plan in place to compensate for inclement weather, equipment failures and other delays.

C. Invoicing and payment shall be as described in the Sarasota County

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General Terms and Conditions of Solicitations.

D. Expedited delivery requests for special orders must be approved in writing by the County. For such approved deliveries, Contractor shall prepay shipping and freight charges and shall be reimbursed by the County for the actual costs incurred. All deliveries shall be Free on Board (FOB) Destination. Contractor shall provide supporting documentation (such as an invoice) indicating the cost paid for shipping and freight.

7. WARRANTY

All materials for product purchases provided by Contractor shall be fully warranted from the date of County’s acceptance of the product for a period of one year, or for the standard warranty period provided by Contractor or by the materials manufacturer, whichever is greater.

8. COUNTY WORK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

A. The County utilizes a computer-based work management system (WMS). Contractor may opt to utilize the County’s WMS via an internet website for interacting with staff and reporting performance.

B. Contractor may elect to attend a WMS training session provided by the County to learn how to properly use the County’s WMS to access work tasks and report performance. This training session is expected to last no longer than four hours. The costs associated with training and utilization of the WMS shall be considered overhead and incidental to the contract. The County will not pay the Contractor for attending WMS training.

C. Contractor is not required to purchase or install software to utilize the County’s WMS. If utilizing the County’s WMS, Contractor shall maintain computing equipment with the following minimum specifications:

i. Hardware: Any tablet or personal computer running IOS 8 or Windows 7 or later;

ii. Software: Safari or Chrome

iii. Internet: High speed internet connection & power source

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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.

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