Fountain Cleaning and Aeration Maintenance

Collier County is seeking a vendor to provide fountain cleaning, aeration system maintenance, and vegetation control for the Collier County Library's waterway, which encompasses a 650 linear foot perimeter with an existing aeration system and floating fountain. The procurement is structured as a Quick Quote solicitation issued by the county's Procurement Services Division, with services to be performed monthly and quarterly. Specific service requirements include aquatic weed control, shoreline weed control, pond algae control, littoral shelf management, quarterly fountain maintenance, and semi-annual aeration system maintenance. Vendors must be licensed pesticide applicators in Florida and provide all necessary herbicides, algaecides, and surfactants at no additional cost. The solicitation was released on August 23, 2024, with questions due by September 6, 2024, and final responses required by September 16, 2024, at 11:00am through the county's online bidding system. Evaluation will focus on responsiveness and pricing, with the county planning to select the lowest-quoted vendor meeting all specified requirements.

The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must meet comprehensive insurance requirements, including $1,000,000 in commercial general liability, $100,000 in employer's liability, and $1,000,000 in pollution coverage. For projects exceeding $200,000, performance and payment bonds will be required, underwritten by a surety rated "A-" or better. While a specific contract value is not disclosed, the procurement is structured as a one-time purchase with firm pricing based on monthly service costs. Vendors must provide detailed reporting after each site visit and will be responsible for all equipment, permits, and comprehensive maintenance documentation. Additional contractual requirements include compliance with Collier County's standard Purchase Order Terms and Conditions, which mandate adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, public records management, and specific insurance and employment eligibility standards.