Remediation & Restoration Services

Sarasota County is conducting a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for remediation and restoration services, seeking to establish a prequalified pool of vendors to provide on-demand services for county-owned facilities. The procurement covers a wide range of critical services including hazardous materials remediation, HVAC system cleaning, water and fire damage restoration, and related environmental and infrastructure repair activities. Proposers must be licensed Certified General or Building Contractors with demonstrable experience in chemical substance clean-up, environmental remediation, and infectious biological agent removal. Vendors are required to provide at least three project references from within the past seven years and demonstrate the capability to respond to service requests within two days of receiving a purchase order. The solicitation is being managed through OpenGov, the county's electronic procurement portal, with proposals due by June 19, 2024. Evaluation will focus on vendor qualifications, technical expertise, and the ability to rapidly deploy services across various county facilities. The county anticipates awarding one or more contracts with an initial contract term of three years.

The RFQ does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. Contractors must meet extensive insurance requirements, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability (minimum $1 million per occurrence), business automobile liability, and pollution liability coverage. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the procurement indicates that contractors will provide lump-sum pricing for individual projects, with the potential for a 10% contingency added by the county. Successful vendors will be subject to rigorous workplace policies, including comprehensive security procedures and mandatory background checks, particularly when working in sensitive county facilities. The procurement approach suggests the county is seeking flexible, responsive service providers capable of handling diverse and potentially urgent remediation needs across multiple county properties. Pricing will be a significant factor, with the lowest-quoted bidder likely to receive primary project assignments.