Portable Sanitation (Disaster)

The City of Fort Myers is seeking qualified vendors to provide portable sanitation services for disaster response scenarios, specifically targeting preparedness for natural disasters such as hurricanes and floods. The procurement, identified as Solicitation 0023-24-ITB, requires vendors to supply a comprehensive range of portable sanitation equipment including standard and ADA-compliant restrooms, wash stations, restroom trailers, shower trailers, and laundry trailers for daily, weekly, and monthly rental periods. Bidders must meet specific minimum qualifications, including holding a current Florida state license, being in business for at least three consecutive years, and having no record of legal issues or defaults with the City. The contract term is five years with potential renewal options, and the City reserves the right to issue purchase orders without guaranteed minimum quantities. Responses must be submitted electronically through the City's OpenGov procurement portal by the due date, with all required documentation including insurance certificates, E-Verify memorandum, and various federal funding and employment eligibility certifications.

The solicitation emphasizes minority business participation, with a stated Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) goal of 15% for the contract. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation is also encouraged, with standard state and federal forms requiring documentation of outreach and inclusion efforts for small, minority-owned, and women-owned businesses. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, commercial automobile liability, and professional liability with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence. While no specific award value is explicitly stated, the bid schedule includes 26 line items with unit pricing for various portable sanitation units and services, including clean-out charges and emergency service surcharges. The City of Fort Myers will evaluate responses based on comprehensive pricing, vendor qualifications, equipment availability, and demonstrated capability to provide rapid deployment of sanitation resources during emergency situations. Potential respondents should note that the City reserves the right to award the contract to the most responsive and responsible bidder that best meets the municipality's disaster preparedness needs.