Purchase of Concrete Bin Blocks for Sarasota County Public Utilities Meadowood Facility

Sarasota County Public Utilities is seeking quotes for the procurement of eighty (80) concrete bin blocks through Quick Quote (QQ) number 2025-QQ-505. The specific requirement is for V-wedge style concrete blocks measuring 2 feet wide by 2 feet high by 6 feet long, with a minimum weight of 3,500 pounds and embedded hooks or equivalent lifting mechanisms. These blocks will be delivered to the Meadowood Facility located at 4860 17th Street, Sarasota, FL 34235, during standard business hours (7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays). The bid was released on June 30, 2025, with a deadline for questions on July 9, 2025, and responses due by July 11, 2025, at 2:30 pm. Vendors must submit their responses electronically through the ProcureNow portal and are required to provide a data sheet, cut sheet, or product pictures in the QQ Vendor Questionnaire Section. The county will award the contract to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest total bid price, with a strict quote threshold of $50,000.

The solicitation does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. Vendors must comply with various requirements, including employment eligibility verification, public records provisions, and cybersecurity controls. The county reserves the right to purchase additional quantities at the quoted unit price within 30 days of the award, with potential pricing extension for up to one year. Vendors are required to provide a Certificate of Insurance meeting specific coverage requirements, including Commercial General Liability ($500,000 or $1,000,000 per occurrence), Business Auto Liability ($500,000 combined single limit), and Workers Compensation (statutory limits). All materials will be warranted for one year from the date of county acceptance or for the standard manufacturer's warranty period, whichever is longer. The procurement is subject to the availability of lawfully budgeted and appropriated funds, and Sarasota County Government must be named as an additional insured on the Commercial General Liability policy.