Reversible Plate Compactors

Sarasota County, Florida is issuing a Quick Quote solicitation for the procurement of two walk-behind reversible plate compactors designed for professional-grade soil and aggregate compaction. The equipment must meet specific technical specifications, including an operating weight of 300-350 pounds, a base plate measuring at least 27 inches in length and 16 inches in width, and an overall length not exceeding 48 inches. Each unit shall be equipped with a Honda GX200 or equivalent gasoline engine producing 6.5 horsepower, a hydrostatic or hydraulic drive system with variable speed control, and must generate a minimum centrifugal force of 6,000 pounds with a vibration frequency of at least 5,400 vibrations per minute. The equipment must include an operator parts manual, comply with EPA emissions standards and OSHA safety requirements, and be new and of the most current model version. Delivery is required to 4860 17th Street, Sarasota, Florida 34235, no later than 14 days after receipt of a County Purchase Order, and all materials shall carry a one-year warranty or the manufacturer's standard warranty period, whichever is greater. Bidders must provide references demonstrating prior experience supplying comparable equipment and are responsible for all delivery costs on an FOB destination basis. The deadline for questions is March 30, 2026 at 2:30 p.m., and the response deadline is April 1, 2026 at 2:30 p.m., with all responses to be submitted electronically through the designated procurement portal.

Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder providing the lowest total bid price, with a maximum bid cap of $50,000. The pricing proposal must be all-inclusive of delivery costs, and bidders must submit a W-9, a specification sheet for the compactors, and confirm compliance with the County's "No Lobby Affirmation" policy. Upon award, the County may purchase additional quantities at the quoted unit price during a 30-day period following the award, and may continue to purchase additional quantities for up to one year at the same unit price, provided total purchases do not exceed $50,000. The solicitation does not identify any set-aside designations or restrictions specific to disadvantaged enterprises or particular organizational types. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure requiring integration have been identified. For inquiries regarding the solicitation, interested parties should contact Jennifer Valles, Utility Contracts and Finance Specialist, at jvalles@scgov.net or (941) 861-0513.