Right of Way Mowing & Median Maintenance for Zone 6 South Rural
Sarasota County is requesting bids for right-of-way mowing and median maintenance services in Zone 6 South Rural under IFB, with bids due October 26, 2026. The initial contract term is three years, commencing upon issuance of Notice to Proceed following purchase order issuance. Local and American business preferences do not apply due to grant funding requirements.
The scope encompasses mowing, litter removal and disposal, trimming, mechanical edging, temporary traffic control, and site cleanup across 29 county-maintained transportation and stormwater assets in the Venice, Nokomis, and Englewood areas, including roadsides, medians, vacant and public lands, ditches, swales, easements, and select stormwater facilities. Mowing height is four inches. The maintenance schedule requires 13 cycles annually: two cycles per month June through September, one cycle per month April and May, and one cycle every two months October through March. An optional Buchan Airport site with 26 cycles annually and potential interim zone services in six additional zones are also available. Performance standards are detailed in an Illustrative Guide to Maintenance Performance Criteria with photographic examples demonstrating acceptable and unacceptable work, including proper edging, trimmed roadways and sidewalks, litter removal prior to mowing, and ditch maintenance to right-of-way lines.
Minimum qualifications include two verifiable references for governmental, commercial, institutional, or industrial mowing services within the preceding seven years covering 100 acres or greater monthly; at least one employee licensed in Category 6 Right-of-Way Pest Control by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; one employee holding FDOT Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic (IMOT) or Intermediate Temporary Traffic Control (ITTC) certification; and one employee with Florida Green Industries Best Management Practices training completion. A $50,000 performance and payment bond, commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, business automobile liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and workers' compensation insurance per Florida law are required. Award is made to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest total bid price for Table 1 line items. Bidders must submit responses through Sarasota County's OpenGov electronic procurement portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/scgov. Payment is made monthly upon satisfactory completion of work, with invoices due by the 15th of the following month.
Florida 10/26/26, 2:30 PM 9/25/26, 2:37 PM Siesta Key Storage Tank Cleaning
Sarasota County is seeking a qualified contractor to perform inspection and cleaning of the Siesta Key Master Pump Station (SK MPS) emergency storage tank through an Invitation for Bids (IFB) #232522TEG. The project requires comprehensive tank cleaning services, including draining the tank, removing accumulated solids, cleaning interior surfaces using high-pressure water jet equipment, disinfecting with chlorine solution, and properly disposing of waste materials in compliance with Florida Department of Environmental Protection regulations. Bidders must demonstrate experience in wastewater storage tank cleaning and possess a Permit-Required Confined Space Entry Certification within the past seven years, with a minimum of two professional references required. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest total extended bid price. All bidders must complete required forms in the OpenGov procurement portal, including a vendor questionnaire and pricing table. The bid is due on November 15, 2023, with an anticipated initial contract term of three years. Standard working hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with potential weekend and holiday work available upon written pre-approval.
The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Local and American business preferences will not apply due to grant funding requirements. Contractors must maintain specific insurance coverages, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Business Automobile Liability, and Pollution Liability, with Sarasota County named as an additional insured. The county will reimburse actual costs for fire hydrant meter rental, water usage, and permit fees without markup. While a specific contract value is not detailed, the project involves an emergency storage tank at the Siesta Key Master Pump Station, with associated technical drawings and site maps indicating a complex water infrastructure project. The procurement suggests an on-call, as-needed contract structure, which implies potential variability in total contract value based on actual cleaning and maintenance requirements. Interested vendors should carefully review the project documents, including the detailed site map, CROM drawings, and confined space entry permit example, to fully understand the project's technical specifications and safety requirements.
Florida 11/15/23, 2:30 PM 2/19/25, 3:42 PM Engineered Wood Fiber for Playground Resurfacing
Sarasota County is seeking a supplier for engineered wood fiber playground surfacing through Invitation for Bids (IFB) #242597MM. The procurement targets a vendor capable of furnishing and delivering engineered wood fiber to county playgrounds on an as-needed basis over a three-year contract term. Bidders must provide at least two references demonstrating experience supplying engineered wood fiber within the past seven years, and the product must be International Playground Equipment Manufacturers Association (IPEMA) certified and meet specific ASTM standards. Each order will have a minimum requirement of 80 cubic yards, with deliveries scheduled Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., excluding weekends and county holidays. Vendors must acknowledge order requests within 24 hours and complete deliveries within five business days. The county will award the contract to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest total bid price, with pricing expected to comprehensively include all associated charges such as trip fees, mileage, vehicle expenses, travel time, and labor.
While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the solicitation includes detailed insurance requirements for potential contractors, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability (with Sarasota County named as an additional insured), and Business Automobile Liability. The procurement is subject to grant funding requirements, which preclude local or American business preferences. Contractors must warranty all materials for one year or the manufacturer's standard warranty period, whichever is longer. Invoicing will occur after each delivery, with payment contingent upon county acceptance. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the contract's three-year term and minimum 80 cubic yard per order specification suggest a substantial procurement opportunity for playground surfacing materials. The solicitation indicates this is an ongoing, strategic procurement to maintain playground infrastructure across Sarasota County, including the Siesta Key CDP jurisdiction.
Florida 6/5/24, 2:30 PM 2/19/25, 12:36 AM Yamaha Waverunners & Trailers
Sarasota County is seeking competitive quotes for a procurement of marine equipment through a Quick Quote (QQ) solicitation, specifically requesting two (2) Yamaha WaveRunners, VX Limited with Audio, and two (2) Continental AWC11E-1100 Trailers. The 2024 model WaveRunners must be Torch Red/Carbon colored, feature a 3-cylinder 4-stroke TR-1 High Output Yamaha Marine Engine, accommodate 1-3 riders, and include specific technical features like a Connext 4.3-inch screen, reverse assist mode, fuel gauge, and touch-pad control. Bidders are required to submit mandatory references and provide new, current model products that comply with federal, state, and local regulations. The solicitation was released on October 11, 2023, with a response deadline of October 19, 2023, at 2:30 pm, and all submissions must be made electronically through the OpenGov Procurement portal. Evaluation criteria include responsiveness, responsibility, and the lowest total bid price, with the county reserving the right to request clarifications or additional information from offerors.
The procurement has a total purchase limit of $50,000, and the county may purchase additional quantities at the quoted unit price within 30 days of award, with potential price extension for up to one year. There are no specific set-aside designations mentioned for disadvantaged enterprises, but vendors must comply with various terms and conditions, including employment eligibility verification and restrictions on contracting with certain scrutinized companies. Vendors are required to maintain acceptable insurance and provide public records as needed, with all materials to be fully warranted for one year from county acceptance or the standard manufacturer warranty period, whichever is longer. Delivery will be made to Sarasota County General Services in Osprey, Florida, with the specific delivery date to be mutually determined and indicated on the purchase order. The county retains the right to terminate the purchase order under specific conditions, and no additional costs beyond the quoted price will be paid.
Florida 10/19/23, 2:30 PM 2/19/25, 3:47 PM Play & Park Structures Playground Equipment
Sarasota County is conducting a sole source procurement for Play & Park Structures Playground Equipment, specifically seeking replacement parts and equipment through Bliss Products and Services, Inc. The solicitation (2024-ISS-351) allows for potential alternative vendors who can demonstrate equivalent product capabilities, potentially converting the procurement to a competitive solicitation if such vendors are identified. The county requires electronic submission of responses through https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/scgov, with a response deadline of December 9, 2024, at 5:00 pm. Key procurement dates include a deadline for questions on December 6, 2024. Vendors must complete an Intent to Sole Source Response form and provide supporting documentation demonstrating their ability to supply comparable playground equipment. The procurement is being managed by the Office of Financial Management, with Sofia Salazar serving as the Procurement Specialist. Bliss Products is currently recognized as the exclusive Play and Park Structures sales agency for Florida, as confirmed by a December 3, 2024 correspondence from the manufacturer.
The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The current incumbent, Bliss Products and Services, Inc., is positioned as the primary vendor, with the potential for alternative suppliers contingent upon their ability to provide equivalent products. While no specific budget range is detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement appears focused on replacement parts and equipment for playground structures. Vendors must confirm compliance with various legal and administrative requirements, including employment eligibility verification, insurance standards, and adherence to state and county regulations regarding public records and cybersecurity. The opportunity covers jurisdictions including Sarasota County and the Siesta Key Census Designated Place (CDP), suggesting a localized procurement with potential broader regional implications. Interested vendors will need to demonstrate technical competence, provide comprehensive documentation, and meet the county's stringent procurement guidelines to be considered for the contract.
Florida 12/9/24, 5:00 PM 2/18/25, 2:43 AM