QQ_Requirements_(Products).docx

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Vac Truck Nozzles and Inserts
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2025-QQ-565
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Sarasota County, Siesta Key CDP, Florida

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This is a Quick Quote Requirements document for Sarasota County's Public Utilities Department soliciting bids for Tier 2 nozzles and inserts for vac truck applications (procurement number 2025-QQ-565). The county requires three specific nozzle types with defined specifications: Twister Nozzles (half-inch hose size, 4 rear/1 front inserts, 0.7 pounds), Rambo Nozzles (half-inch hose size, factory inserts, 0.35 pounds), and Aqua Power Nozzles (one-inch hose size, 4 rear/6 front inserts, 22.75 pounds), along with 25 M8 Titanium Ceramic Allen Head replacement inserts and 8 M14 Titanium Ceramic replacement inserts. The solicitation requires electronic submission through the ProcureNow portal with a question deadline of November 12, 2025, and a response deadline of November 13, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. Delivery must occur to 1001 Sarasota Center Boulevard, Sarasota, Florida, during business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET, excluding holidays), with delivery required no more than 30 days after receipt of a county purchase order. All products must be new and of the most current version/model, complying with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Bidders must provide a minimum of references demonstrating experience with the specified products and must submit a Certificate of Insurance meeting county requirements. All costs, including freight and delivery, must be inclusive in the bid with no additional charges permitted. The county reserves the right to purchase additional quantities at the quoted unit price within 30 days of award and potentially extend purchases for up to one year if the vendor agrees. Evaluation criteria focus on responsiveness, vendor responsibility, and lowest total bid price, with no specific set-aside designations outlined. A one-year warranty is required from either the date of county acceptance or the manufacturer's standard warranty period, whichever is longer. The total quote threshold is set at $50,000, and the procurement contact is Elena Diesen, Procurement & Contracts Specialist, at ediesen@scgov.net or (941) 356-7669.

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1. BACKGROUND

Sarasota County requires Tier 2 nozzles and inserts intended for use vac truck applications.

2. SPECIFICATIONS

A. Twister Nozzle:

i. Hose Size: Half-inch (½”).

ii. Number of Inserts: 4 rear/ 1 front

iii. Insert Size: M8

iv. Weight: 0.7 pounds

v. Dimensions: Two and half-inch by one and half-inch (2 ½” x 1 ½”).

B. Rambo Nozzle:

i. Hose Size: Half-inch (½”).

ii. Number of Inserts: Factory

iii. Insert Size: Drill

iv. Weight: 0.35 pounds

v. Dimensions: Three and one-quarter inch by one and one-quarter inch (3 ¼” x 1 ¼”).

vi. Pipe Size: From three inch (3”).

C. Aqua Power Nozzle:

i. Hose Size: One inch (1”).

ii. Number of Inserts: 4 rear/ 6 front

iii. Insert Size: M14/M8

iv. Weight: 22.75 pounds

v. Dimensions: Ten inches by five and three-quarters inch (10” x 5 ¾”).

vi. Pipe Size: From eight inch (8”).

D. Replacement Inserts:

i. M8 Insert Size: Titanium Ceramic – Allen Head

ii. M14 Insert Size: Titanium Ceramic

QUICK QUOTE REQUIREMENTS (PRODUCTS)

Quick Quote Requirements – Products Revised 09/13/23 Page 2 of 2

3. PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS |_| Not Applicable if checked A. All product(s) supplied shall be as specified. Unless otherwise specified products shall be new, and of the most current product version/model. Sarasota County shall not accept used, refurbished, or any other quality standard.

B. The Bidder shall supply product which complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

4. REFERENCES |_| Not Applicable if checked A. Bidder must provide a minimum of references demonstrating experience providing the products specified in this Bid. All references must be provided using the reference form provided in OpenGov Procurement.

B. Only references provided at time of submittal, using the reference form provided, will be used to verify required experience.

C. Failure to provide required references at time of submittal may result in Bidder being declared non-responsive.

D. Failure of references to verify required experience may result in Bidder being declared non-responsible.

5. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS |_| Not Applicable if checked Bidder must have the licenses and/or certifications listed below. All required licenses and certifications must be active at the time of bid submittal and must remain active throughout the course of work.

Required Licenses:

Required Certifications:

|_| Failure to provide a copy of all required licenses and certifications at time of submittal may result in the Bidder being declared non-responsive.

|_| Failure to provide a copy of all required licenses and certifications within business days after request, may result in the Bidder being declared non-responsive.

6. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS |_| Proof of Insurance not required if checked Successful Bidder will be required to provide a Certificate of Insurance meeting the requirements contained in the attached Insurance Requirements.

7. ALTERNATES |_| Alternate Products not acceptable if checked A. If Bidder wishes to provide an alternate product, the Bidder 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 alternate product. Alternates shall be approved only if determined by the County to be equivalent to the prescribed specifications.

B. To be considered, alternates must be submitted to the Contact listed in OpenGov Procurement no later than at .

8. DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS |_| Not Applicable if checked A. Product shall be delivered to this Location:

1001 Sarasota Center Boulevard, Sarasota, FL 34240, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET., excluding holidays.

B. Delivery Timeframe:

|_| Must be delivered by .

|_| Delivery date shall be determined by mutual agreement and indicated on the Purchase Order.

|_| Must be delivered no more than 30 days after receipt of a County Purchase Order.

C. Unless otherwise noted in Section 1, delivery shall be Free On Board (FOB) destination. Sarasota County will not pay freight or express charges.

9. TRAINING |_| Not Applicable if checked The Bidder, manufacturer, and/or authorized training representative shall provide training as described below.

10. PRODUCT ACCEPTANCE |_| Not Applicable if checked A. Following delivery Sarasota County will inspect and determine if the delivery/installation of the product is acceptable and as specified.

B. If product delivery does not meet specifications, the County will reject and communicate any deficiencies with the Contractor.

11. BIDDER’S RESPONSIBILITIES |_| Not Applicable if checked A. Bidder will schedule delivery so that there is minimal to no interruption to daily work at any location.

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

12. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS |_| Not Applicable if checked Successful Bidder will be required to comply with the General Terms and Conditions of Purchase Orders attached to this Quick Quote.

13. WARRANTY |_| Not Applicable if checked Unless otherwise noted in Section 1, all materials provided by the Bidder shall be fully warranted from the date of County’s acceptance for a period of one year, or for the standard warranty period provided by the Bidder or product manufacturer, whichever is greater.

14. INVOICING AND PAYMENT |_| Not Applicable if checked A. Bidder’s fee shall be inclusive of all costs, including delivery. No additional costs/fees will be paid by the County unless otherwise noted in Section 1.

B. Invoicing and payment shall be as described in the General Terms and Conditions of Purchase Orders.

15. RESERVED RIGHTS

The County reserves the right to request clarifications or additional information from any offeror.

16. QUESTIONS & ADDENDA

A. Any inquiries, suggestions, or requests concerning interpretation, clarification, or additional information pertaining to the Quick Quote shall be submitted electronically through OpenGov Procurement. All questions must be received no later than the deadline specified in the solicitation. No verbal requests for information will be honored.

B. The electronic response posted in OpenGov Procurement is the only official method whereby interpretation, clarification, or additional information will be provided. The County shall not be responsible for oral interpretations or representations made by County employees, representatives, or third parties.

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