Mosquito Control Dry Ice Delivery

Seminole County is seeking a vendor to provide weekly dry ice delivery services for its Mosquito Control program, with a Request for Quotation (RFQ) released on October 13, 2023. The procurement requires a qualified contractor to deliver 300 pounds of dry ice every Monday morning before 10am to the mosquito warehouse located at 153 Bush Loop in Sanford, Florida, with service running from mid-February through mid-December. Vendors must submit electronic responses through the county's e-Procurement Portal by November 1, 2023, at 2:00 pm, with a deadline for questions on October 27, 2023. The RFQ requires bidders to provide a unit cost per pound of dry ice, including associated delivery fees such as hazmat and fuel charges. Evaluation criteria will focus on the most advantageous proposal, with the county reserving the right to reject quotes, conduct interviews, or make partial awards. Vendor qualifications include compliance with public records laws, E-Verify requirements, drug-free workplace certification, and Americans with Disabilities Act provisions. Submissions must also include past performance references and proof of insurance.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract appears open to multiple types of vendors capable of meeting the technical and logistical requirements for dry ice delivery. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the procurement is linked to potential FEMA funding, which introduces additional compliance requirements outlined in the attached FEMA Additional Terms Addendum. The document suggests contractors must adhere to extensive federal regulations, including provisions related to labor standards, record-keeping, and civil rights. Though a specific budget range is not disclosed, the requirement for 300 pounds of weekly delivery over approximately ten months indicates a moderate-value contract. Vendors should be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation, maintain strict delivery schedules, and demonstrate capability to handle hazardous material transportation, with the potential award contingent upon meeting Seminole County's operational needs for mosquito control support.