Residential Energy & Water Saving Devices

Sarasota County is seeking quotes for a term contract to supply residential energy and water-efficient devices through Invitation for Quotes (IFQ) #232524CG. The procurement covers a range of products including LED bulbs, outlet and switch insulation gaskets, foam tape, rope caulk, low-flow shower heads, faucet aerators, smart power strips, toilet leak detection dye tablets, and LED night lights. Vendors must provide two references demonstrating experience with energy and water saving devices within the past five years and complete a vendor questionnaire and pricing table through OpenGov Procurement. The county intends to award the contract to the responsive and responsible offeror submitting the lowest total bid price, with a quote threshold of $150,000.00. The initial contract term is three years, with all products required to be new, of the most current version, and ENERGY STAR and WaterSense labeled when available. The quote submission deadline is November 29, 2023, with delivery to be Free on Board (FOB) destination at a location to be determined by the county.

The contract is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program, which imposes specific procurement requirements. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, though the funding source emphasizes opportunities for small and minority businesses. The contract includes provisions for domestic preference, requiring maximum use of U.S.-produced goods and materials. Vendors must comply with comprehensive federal regulations, including five-year record retention, equal employment opportunity requirements, and Davis-Bacon wage standards. While no specific budget range is provided, the quote threshold of $150,000.00 suggests the potential contract value. The procurement includes a one-year warranty period, and the county reserves the right to cancel the solicitation and re-solicit using another procurement method if no responsive quotes are received.