Navigational Aid Repair Project

Sarasota County, Florida is conducting a Quick Quote (2026-QQ-644) procurement for the Navigational Aid Repair Project, a time-sensitive marine infrastructure initiative requiring the replacement of six navigational aid markers within County waterways across three distinct channels: three markers in the San Remo Channel, one marker in the Big Pass Channel, and two regulatory markers in the Lido Key Channel near Big Pass. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, tools, and transportation necessary to remove and replace the markers, with the County supplying dayboards, regulatory signs, and reflective bands; all work must be completed within thirty calendar days of the County's Notice to Proceed. Deliverables include proper installation of pilings meeting marine construction standards with a minimum ten-foot ground penetration, compliance with reflective tape specifications, and submission of completed Pile Driving Report Forms documenting all installation details. Successful bidders must demonstrate minimum qualifications including at least two references from different entities with experience in installation, maintenance, repair, replacement, or removal of marine navigational aid markers, and at least one employee must possess an active Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation license as a Certified Marine Specialty Contractor, Certified Marine Pile Driving Specialty Contractor, or Certified General Contractor. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest total bid price, with pricing structured as a single lump sum line item covering all necessary costs; the maximum quote threshold is $50,000, and quotes exceeding this amount will not be considered. The solicitation was released on February 19, 2026, with a deadline for questions on February 25, 2026, and a bid submission deadline of February 27, 2026, at 2:30 p.m.; responses must be submitted electronically through the County's secure procurement portal with no bidders' conference or site visit specified.

The solicitation documents contain no specified set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting participation to particular organization types; all responsive and responsible bidders meeting the stated qualifications are eligible to compete. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. The project budget has a maximum threshold of $50,000, with no responsive and responsible quotes exceeding this amount to be considered; the County reserves the right to cancel the Quick Quote and re-solicit using another procurement method if all quotes exceed this limit. Additionally, the County may purchase additional quantities of navigational aid marker replacements at the quoted unit price for up to one year following award, provided total purchases do not exceed the $50,000 limit. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage throughout the contract term, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 each occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Business Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), and Marine Liability insurance ($1,000,000 each occurrence) if vessels are utilized, with all policies naming Sarasota County as an additional insured and carriers maintaining an A.M. Best's Financial Strength Rating of A- Class VII or better.