ChemPro X Handheld Chemical Detector

Sarasota County is seeking quotes for a ChemPro X Handheld Chemical Detector through an Invitation for Quotes (IFQ #242634FB) for the Sarasota County Fire Department-Station 20. The procurement is grant-funded through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Florida Department of Emergency Management under the State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP). The county requires one new orthogonal chemical detector with specific technical capabilities, including detection of chemical warfare agents and toxic industrial chemicals, featuring orthogonal detection, datalogging, full-color display, wireless networking, and built-in training modes. The solicitation mandates vendor quote submissions through the OpenGov Procurement portal, with a maximum quote threshold of $150,000. Vendors must deliver the complete kit within fifteen calendar days of purchase order receipt, including the handheld detector, transit case, user manuals, battery, charging equipment, and accessories. The due date for quotes is September 17, 2024, with the procurement posted on February 18, 2025. Evaluation criteria will focus on meeting detailed technical specifications and compliance with grant-funded procurement requirements.

The procurement does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, and local or American business preferences do not apply to this award. Vendors must meet comprehensive insurance requirements, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and business automobile liability coverage. The successful vendor must provide a minimum one-year full warranty for the equipment. The contract is structured as a one-time purchase with a maximum budget of $150,000, funded through homeland security grant programs. Vendors must comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including non-discrimination clauses, equal employment opportunity guidelines, and specific provisions related to grant-funded procurements. The procurement includes strict guidelines on record retention (five-year period), telecommunications equipment restrictions, and mandatory compliance with various federal acts and executive orders. Sarasota County reserves the right to reject quotes that do not meet technical requirements or to cancel and re-solicit the procurement if no responsive quotes are received.