Hard-Mount Washing Machine

Hillsborough County's Pet Resources Department is seeking competitive quotes for a hard-mount washing machine through Invitation to Quote (ITQ) 26-00019. The procurement involves acquiring and installing one Fagor 65 TP2 hard-mount extractor washing machine or equivalent with specific technical requirements, including a 65-pound washing capacity, maximum dimensions of 50 inches deep, 40 inches wide, and 60 inches high, and electrical specifications of 200-240 volts. The selected contractor must handle complete delivery and installation, including off-loading and transporting the machine to a designated location inside the Pet Resource Center. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit is scheduled for October 29, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at 440 N Falkenburg Road, Tampa, Florida, with quotes due on November 14, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. Eastern Time. The county will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements, with delivery and installation to be completed within 30 days of receiving the purchase order.

The solicitation requires bidders to comply with several key administrative and legal provisions, including E-Verify compliance, maintaining a legally authorized workforce, and adhering to specific insurance requirements. Vendors must submit electronic bids exclusively through the county's Euna Procurement system and provide a Drug-Free Workplace certification under Florida Statute 287.087. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, mandating coverage types including Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Workers' Compensation, with most liability coverages requiring a minimum of $1,000,000 per occurrence. The estimated project budget is $25,000.00, and contractors must obtain insurance from authorized entities with A.M. Best ratings of A-, Class 7 or better. Additional administrative requirements include completing a Substitute W-9 form, providing direct deposit authorization, and maintaining detailed documentation of workforce and business practices.