Herbicide Storage Connex Box

Sarasota County is requesting quotes for one 20-foot hazardous material herbicide storage container to be delivered to 7790 Target Trail, Nokomis, Florida 34275, with quotes due September 11, 2026 at 2:30 p.m., though the posted due date of September 11 has already passed as of the current date.

The container must be custom-designed to meet hazardous material storage regulations and safety standards applicable to herbicide storage in Florida. All shipping, delivery, and associated costs are included in the quoted price. Place of performance is the designated site in Nokomis. No pre-bid meeting or site visit is scheduled. Questions are due September 9, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., submitted electronically through the OpenGov procurement portal.

Pricing is capped at a maximum of $50,000; quotes exceeding this threshold will not be accepted. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest total bid price. The contract commences upon award. Sarasota County reserves the right to purchase additional quantities at the unit price quoted during the 30-day period following award and may extend purchases for up to one year, provided total purchases do not exceed $50,000.

Bidders must submit references on the provided Reference Form and comply with the No Lobby Affirmation requirement. Standard insurance requirements apply: Workers' Compensation per Florida Statutes Chapter 440 with Employers Liability minimum limits of $500,000 per accident/disease/employee; Commercial General Liability of not less than $1,000,000 each occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate with Sarasota County named as additional insured; and Business Automobile Liability with combined single limits of $1,000,000. All insurance carriers must maintain an A.M. Best's Financial Strength Rating of A- Class VII or better and be licensed in Florida. Vendors must comply with E-Verify employment eligibility verification requirements and maintain appropriate cybersecurity safeguards. Materials must be shipped F.O.B. Destination. Payment is issued by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in accordance with Florida's Local Government Prompt Payment Act upon receipt of properly submitted invoices.