Replacement Fence at Sleeping Turtles Preserve South

Sarasota County is seeking a contractor to replace approximately 1,182 linear feet of hurricane-damaged fence at Sleeping Turtles Preserve South, resulting from Hurricane Milton in October 2024. The Invitation for Quotes (IFQ) requires constructing an 8-foot high pressure-treated board-on-board style fence with 12-foot pressure-treated 4" x 6" lumber posts set in concrete footers. Contractors must submit quotes through the OpenGov Procurement portal, with a maximum quote threshold of $150,000 per project or contract year. Qualification requirements include providing two references demonstrating fence installation experience, with at least one reference from a governmental institution. Contractors must maintain a clean and safe work site, ensure workers can communicate in English, and be responsible for all debris removal. The project has a strict completion timeline of 90 calendar days from receiving the County-issued Purchase Order. Evaluation criteria will focus on selecting the responsive and responsible offeror submitting the lowest total bid price.

The contract opportunity does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Local and American business preferences will not apply due to grant funding requirements. The project will be funded through a disaster grant, with comprehensive insurance requirements including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability (with Sarasota County listed as an additional insured), and Business Automobile Liability. Contractors must comply with federal regulations including 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Guidance, and adhere to specific provisions related to disaster grant funding, such as telecommunications equipment restrictions, domestic procurement preferences, and anti-lobbying amendments. The total project budget is capped at $150,000, with funding sources including federal agencies like FEMA and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, as well as the Florida Division of Emergency Management. Contractors will need to navigate complex regulatory requirements and demonstrate expertise in fence installation and hurricane damage restoration.