Form_4_Local_Vendor_Preference_Certification.pdf

This is a Local Vendor Preference Certification form issued by the Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division for use in response to Invitation to Bid 26-8618 for Generator Maintenance and Repair Services. The solicitation seeks qualified bidders to provide preventive maintenance programs, emergency repair services with a four-hour response requirement, load bank testing, and fuel polishing services for portable and stationary generators ranging from 7 kilowatts to 2,000 kilowatts across multiple county departments. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years' experience servicing generators manufactured by Caterpillar, Cummins, Generac, John Deere, Kohler, Magnum, and Onan. The ITB is divided into two groups: Group 1 for Portable Generators and Group 2 for Stationary Generators, with awards intended on a primary and secondary basis for each group. Non-emergency work must be completed within three working days, while emergency services must be provided within 24 hours of the County's request. Bids are due March 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST via the Collier County Procurement Services Division Online Bidding System. The contract term is three years with two optional two-year renewal periods, with firm pricing required for 180 calendar days from bid opening.

Vendors may claim local preference if they maintain a physical business address within Collier County, possess a current local Business Tax Receipt, and can demonstrate contribution to the County's economic development and well-being through employment retention, tax base support, or employee residency. Mandatory requirements include E-Verify enrollment, workers' compensation insurance at statutory Florida limits, Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence with $2,000,000 aggregate, Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, a bid bond of five percent, and Payment and Performance Bonds at 100 percent of the award amount if it exceeds $200,000. Bidders must submit completed conflict of interest certifications, vendor declaration statements, immigration certifications, reference questionnaires, and copies of licenses and certifications. Strict markup limits apply: subcontractors capped at 15 percent, parts and materials at 10 percent, and rental equipment at 10 percent, with no markups on freight or taxes. Historical spending is approximately $1,500,000 annually; however, the County notes this may not be indicative of future spending patterns and no specific budget allocation or award guarantee is provided. No set-aside preferences for disadvantaged enterprises or small businesses are designated in this solicitation.