Navigation Aid Buoys

Sarasota County is conducting a Quick Quote (QQ) procurement for 46 navigational aid buoys for its Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Department, targeting maritime navigation and safety in the Siesta Key CDP area. The solicitation requires bidders to provide four distinct buoy types: Regulatory Can Buoys (9"x61"), Navigational Can Buoys (9"x61"), Regulatory Nun Buoys (42"x28"), and Regulatory Float Collar Buoys (42"x28"). All buoys must meet United States Coast Guard and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission standards, featuring high-density polyethylene (HDPE) construction, reflective bands, and durable solid vinyl graphics guaranteed not to fade for five years. Specific requirements include submitting buoy proofs within two weeks of purchase order issuance and completing full buoy delivery within 45 days of County proof approval. Bidders must provide references related to buoy production, comply with federal, state, and local regulations, and submit a single proof of each buoy at no additional cost for County review. The solicitation was released on March 13, 2025, with questions due by March 20, 2025, and final responses required by March 24, 2025, at 2:30 pm, to be submitted electronically through the ProcureNow portal.

The procurement does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The total purchase threshold is $50,000, with the award to be made to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest total bid price. The county reserves the right to purchase additional quantities at the quoted unit price during the 30-day period following the award, with potential continued purchasing at the same unit prices for up to one year. Bidders are prohibited from submitting quotes exceeding $50,000, and if no responsive quotes are received under the threshold, the county may cancel the Quick Quote and re-solicit using an alternative procurement method. The delivery location is specified as the Sarasota County Warehouse at 1451 Cattlemen Rd, with specific delivery truck requirements including a liftgate and pallet jack. Bidders proposing alternate products must furnish detailed manufacturer information, subject to County evaluation and approval, and provide a minimum five-year warranty against peeling, fading, cracking, or delaminating.