Design Build for Central County Solid Waste Contractor Fuel Facility Replacement

Sarasota County is seeking design-build services for the replacement of the existing fuel facility at the Central County Solid Waste Disposal Center through a Request for Professional Services (RPS). The project involves demolishing existing structures and installing a new 12,000-gallon off-road diesel fuel storage tank with associated facility components, including new fuel storage tanks, dispensers, electrical and mechanical systems, a new canopy, and site improvements. Proposers must be Florida Registered General Contractors with a Pollutant Storage System Contractor license and have at least one key personnel who is a Florida-licensed Professional Engineer. The Professional Services Review Committee will evaluate proposals based on professional personnel abilities, past performance, project approach, and organizational capabilities using a scoring system from 1 (Unsatisfactory) to 5 (Excellent). The project timeline includes 8 months for design from Notice to Proceed and 8 months for construction, with proposals to be submitted through the OpenGov Procurement portal. Submissions will be evaluated and scored, with the highest-ranked proposer recommended for award.

The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The approved project construction budget is $1,250,000, excluding design and engineering costs. Comprehensive insurance requirements are mandated, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, business automobile liability, and builders' risk insurance, with specific coverage limits and conditions detailed in the project documents. The actual construction timeline will be dependent on long-lead time materials, potentially affecting the overall project duration. Proposers must carefully review the complete solicitation documents to understand the full scope of requirements, including technical specifications, insurance needs, and evaluation criteria. While no incumbent vendors are specifically mentioned, the project represents a critical infrastructure upgrade for the Sarasota County Solid Waste Disposal Center, focusing on modernizing the fuel storage and dispensing facility.