Purchase of Stihl Brand Equipment and Accessories

Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB-26-00223) for the purchase of genuine Stihl brand equipment and accessories under a three-year contract with an estimated project value of $375,000.00. This competitive sealed bid procurement seeks proposals from experienced and qualified suppliers with a proven track record as authorized Stihl USA servicing dealers. The procurement encompasses two line items: equipment purchases and attachments/accessories, with pricing based on the most recent suggested retail price list from regional distributor Stihl Southeast Inc., adjusted using the Bid Assist Rebate & Discount Calculator to reflect government entity discounts, with bidders submitting a percentage discount in their bid table. Qualified bidders must submit proof of authorized Stihl USA dealer status at bid submission and attach current manufacturer catalogs and price lists. The County will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications, with delivery required within 10 days of purchase order receipt at the contractor's expense for all freight charges. Electronic bids must be submitted through the County's Euna Procurement system by May 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, with no site visits, pre-bid conferences, or bidder meetings specified. The resulting contract will be effective for three years from the establishment date by the County's Blanket Purchase Agreement or Contract Purchase Agreement.

No set-aside designations or restrictions limiting organizational types are specified in the procurement documents, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified. However, all prospective vendors must comply with Florida Statute 287.087 requirements regarding drug-free workplace policies and certifications, and must submit a signed Drug-Free Workplace Form. Bidders are required to complete and submit a Substitute W-9 Form for tax identification and IRS reporting purposes. Insurance coverage is mandatory, with contractors required to obtain Commercial General Liability coverage ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000, Automobile Liability of $300,000 to $1,000,000, Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability, Professional Liability of $1,000,000 per claim, and Cyber Liability of $1,000,000 per claim or incident from companies authorized to conduct business in Florida with A.M. Best ratings of A-, Class 7 or better. All required insurance must be primary and non-contributory, with Hillsborough County named as an Additional Insured, and providers must submit Certificates of Insurance listing the County as a Certificate holder before performing services. Vendors may elect to participate in the County's direct deposit payment option by completing a Direct Deposit Authorization Form. The resulting contract is available to members of the Hillsborough County Governmental Purchasing Council under the same terms and conditions, though no minimum purchase is guaranteed by the County.