Liquid Carbon Dioxide and Oxygen Services

Sarasota County, Florida, through an Invitation for Quotes (IFQ), is seeking a vendor to provide rental cylinder services and gas refills of liquid carbon dioxide (CO2) and liquid oxygen (O2) for the County's Mosquito Management Program. The procurement requires supplying 10lb and 20lb aluminum CO2 cylinders (99.5% purity) and 50-60 cubic feet steel O2 cylinders (99.5% purity) on an as-needed basis. Delivery must be made to Sarasota County Mosquito Management Services in Nokomis, FL, Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM, with a five-business-day delivery window after work order receipt. Vendor qualifications include providing two references each for CO2 and O2 cylinder rental and refill services within the past seven years, and all contractor drivers must possess a valid Florida Commercial Driver License (CDL). The evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest total bid price, with a maximum award threshold of $150,000.00 per project or contract year. The solicitation is posted on OpenGov Procurement, with proposals due by January 21, 2026, and an anticipated initial contract term of three years.

The procurement does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must meet stringent insurance requirements, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence (with Sarasota County named as additional insured), Business Automobile Liability of $1,000,000, and Umbrella/Excess Liability of $2,000,000 per occurrence. All insurance carriers must be licensed in Florida with an A.M. Best's Financial Strength Rating of A- Class VII or better. Pricing is comprehensive, with rental fees covering only the cylinder and separate charges for refills, and delivery is Free on Board (FOB) destination with the contractor responsible for unloading. The county reserves the right to implement local and American business preferences, though these do not apply to this specific IFQ due to grant funding requirements. Contractors must also provide annual verification of hydrostatic pressure testing compliance with Department of Transportation regulations, ensuring ongoing safety and regulatory adherence.