Navigational Aid Repairs- Sarasota Bay and Lemon Bay

Sarasota County is seeking quotes for a navigational aid repair project covering Sarasota Bay and Lemon Bay through a Quick Quote (QQ) procurement method, with bid responses due on August 2, 2024, at 2:30 pm via the ProcureNow portal. The project requires a contractor to repair and replace navigational markers across multiple water zones, including Big Pass, Gulf of Mexico, New Pass, North ICW/Little Sarasota Bay, and other county waterways. Specific deliverables include installing piles (minimum 10" diameter), capping piles with black caps, mounting signs, and installing reflective tape according to precise technical specifications. Contractors must possess a Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation license as a Division I (Class A) General Contractor or Division II Marine Contractor and provide two references demonstrating similar service experience. The county will supply various signs and materials, including 10 large ATON signs, 16 small ATON signs, regulatory signs of different sizes, pilings, and caps. The project mandates completion within 60 calendar days after receiving signs, with strict installation requirements for marine environments, including specific pile driving techniques and positioning.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must meet comprehensive insurance requirements, including maintaining policies with specific minimum coverage limits: $1,000,000 for Commercial General Liability, $500,000 for Business Automobile Liability, and $1,000,000 for Umbrella/Excess Liability. Insurance carriers must be licensed in Florida with an A.M. Best's Financial Strength Rating of A- Class VII or better. The project has a strict quote threshold of $50,000, and Sarasota County reserves the right to cancel the Quick Quote and re-solicit if no responsive bids are received. The county can purchase additional quantities at the quoted unit price within 30 days following the award, with potential unit pricing extension for up to one year if the vendor agrees. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder providing the lowest total bid price, with the successful contractor responsible for detailed documentation, including completing a Pile Drive Report Form for each installation and adhering to comprehensive technical and safety requirements.