Rental, Refill, and Delivery of CO2

Collier County's Parks and Recreation Division is seeking a vendor for the rental, refill, and delivery of carbon dioxide (CO2) tanks across multiple aquatic centers and parks. The procurement involves renting nine 750 cu. ft. tanks and two 125 cu. ft. portable tanks, with delivery and refill services required for 13 tanks located at facilities including North Collier Regional Park, Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park, Golden Gate Community Park, Eagle Lakes Community Park, Immokalee Sports Complex, and Vineyards Community Park. The contract aims to secure a responsive vendor who can provide monthly tank rentals, CO2 delivery, refill, and maintenance services charged per pound, with pricing to remain firm throughout the contract period ending September 30, 2025. Key procurement dates include questions due by August 21, 2024, and responses due by August 27, 2024. Vendors must meet specific qualifications, including submitting a W-9, proof of Sunbiz registration, E-Verify registration, and a signed addendum. The county will select the lowest responsive quote, with vendors required to demonstrate compliance with comprehensive insurance requirements, including workers' compensation, employer's liability, commercial general liability, and automobile liability coverage.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The contract does not appear to have preferences for disadvantaged business enterprises or small businesses. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the procurement includes detailed specifications for vendor qualifications and insurance requirements. Vendors must provide insurance certificates naming Collier County as an additional insured, with coverage limits including $500,000 for employer's liability, $1,000,000 for commercial general liability, and $1,000,000 for automobile liability. For contracts exceeding $200,000, performance and payment bonds are mandatory, underwritten by a surety rated "A-" or better. Though a specific budget range was not disclosed, the contract involves ongoing CO2 tank rental and service across multiple county parks and recreation facilities, suggesting a potentially significant annual expenditure. The vendor will be responsible for tank inspection, maintenance, and adherence to safety regulations for handling and transporting CO2 tanks, with the contract term extending until September 30, 2025.