Englewood Garbage Cans for West Dearborn Street Corridor

Sarasota County is seeking quotes for a procurement of 40 outdoor public garbage cans to be installed along the West Dearborn Street Corridor in Englewood, Florida. The solicitation (No. 2024-QQ-240) requires 32-gallon recycled plastic receptacles with powder-coated aluminum frames, featuring small garbage holes to reduce rain intrusion and limit non-conforming materials. Bidders must provide references demonstrating experience with similar products and comply with all federal, state, and local regulations. The bid was released on June 10, 2024, with questions due by June 13, 2024, at 10:00 am, and responses required by June 14, 2024, at 3:00 pm through the ProcureNow portal. Vendor qualifications include submitting current product versions that meet regulatory standards, with potential for alternate products if thoroughly documented and approved by the county. The delivery location is 4571 Englewood Road in Venice, Florida, with a delivery deadline of August 30th, 2024, by 4:30 pm. Evaluation criteria will focus on responsiveness, responsibility, and the lowest total bid price.

The contract includes a one-year warranty from the date of county acceptance and has a total project budget capped at $50,000. The county reserves the right to purchase additional quantities at the unit price quoted during the 30-day period following the award, with potential to extend unit pricing for up to one year. Vendors must submit a unit cost for every line item to be considered responsive, and the solicitation is subject to the availability of lawfully budgeted and appropriated funds. Sarasota County is tax-exempt and will process payments through the Clerk of the Circuit Court in accordance with the Local Government Prompt Payment Act. There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to this solicitation. The procurement does not mention any incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements. Bidders must submit all required documentation through OpenGov Procurement, with failure to provide complete documentation potentially resulting in being declared non-responsive.