Foxworthy Campus – Carport Installation

Sarasota County is conducting a Quick Quote procurement to solicit bids for the provision and installation of one gable roof carport structure at the Foxworthy Campus located at 1101 Gulf Coast Blvd, Venice, Florida. The carport structure shall measure 30 feet wide by 20 feet long by 10 feet high, constructed with minimum 14-gauge steel framing and featuring aluminum roof and wall panels in light grey color, including a centered gabled roof configuration, a full rear wall enclosure of vertical metal panels, and partial side wall enclosures on both left and right sides with minimum 4.5 feet height. The scope of work encompasses all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals necessary for furnishing, delivery, and installation; coordination of all required permitting; preparation of site-specific engineered drawings; field verification of site conditions; preparation and leveling of a building pad approximately 25 feet by 35 feet with minimum 4 inches of compacted base material; and design and installation of all anchoring systems in accordance with manufacturer specifications and Florida Building Code requirements. All materials must be new and of the most current product version or model, with delivery FOB destination and the contractor's fee being all-inclusive with no additional freight or express charges payable by the County. Bidders must submit a lump sum price for all work, provide a minimum of two references demonstrating relevant experience, submit required licenses and certifications at time of bid submittal, and provide a Certificate of Insurance meeting County requirements. The deadline for submission of questions is April 23, 2026 at 5:00 pm, and the bid submission deadline is April 24, 2026 at 2:30 pm, with responses submitted electronically through the ProcureNow portal. All materials provided are warranted for one year from the date of County acceptance or for the standard warranty period provided by the manufacturer, whichever is greater.

This procurement includes no identified set-aside designations or restrictions based on disadvantaged enterprise status, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed. All insurance requirements mandate coverage from carriers licensed in Florida with a minimum A.M. Best's Financial Strength Rating of A- Class VII or better, including Workers' Compensation insurance per Florida Statutes Chapter 440 with Employers Liability limits of $500,000 per accident/per disease/per employee; Commercial General Liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate with Sarasota County Government named as an additional insured; and Business Automobile Liability with limits of $1,000,000 combined single limit covering all owned, non-owned, and hired vehicles. The contractor must maintain a minimum 30-day cancellation notice requirement, though the County requires separate 5-day written notice of any cancellation or non-renewal. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder providing the lowest total bid price, with a maximum bid amount of $50,000, and no responsive quotes above this threshold will be accepted. Following the initial 30-day period after award, the County may purchase additional quantities at the unit price quoted, with the option to extend purchases for up to one year following award, provided total purchases do not exceed $50,000. All standard Sarasota County General Terms and Conditions of Purchase Orders apply, including requirements for E-Verify employment eligibility verification, indemnification, and compliance with Florida Statutes regarding scrutinized companies.