Sand Bags

The City of St. Petersburg, Florida is seeking to procure 100,000 polypropylene sand bags measuring 14" x 26" for emergency hurricane declaration preparedness. This procurement is specifically for the City's Consolidated Warehouse, located at 327 17th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713, with the goal of maintaining adequate emergency response inventory levels. The solicitation was released on June 3, 2024, with vendor responses due by June 11, 2024, at 3:00 pm, to be submitted electronically through the city's online procurement portal. Vendors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in commercial general liability insurance, $1,000,000 in commercial automobile liability insurance, and workers' compensation insurance as mandated by Florida law. The city will award the contract to a single vendor based on the lowest and most responsive quote, with the requirement that all vendors be registered with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations. Pricing for the sand bags must include delivery, and the procurement process emphasizes vendor compliance with E-Verify, non-discrimination policies, and public records laws.

The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must be registered with the Florida Department of State and comply with various legal and operational guidelines, including provisions for confidentiality, public records management, and indemnification. The city reserves the right to terminate the contract at will with 30 days' notice and will pay for services in accordance with the Local Government Prompt Payment Act. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documentation, the procurement involves 100,000 sand bags with delivery included in the pricing. The contract terms emphasize vendor performance standards and adherence to Florida statutes, creating a comprehensive framework for municipal procurement. No incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure requirements are explicitly mentioned in the available documentation.