Sarasota County 40' High-Cubed Shipping Container Purchase

Sarasota County, Florida is conducting a Quick Quote solicitation for the purchase of one 40-foot high-cubed shipping container to be delivered to 8781 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, Florida 34241. The container must meet precise specifications including dimensions of 40 feet long by 8 feet wide by 9.6 feet high, One-Tripper classification with Category A rating, wind-and-water-tight corrugated steel panel construction, lockable double doors on one end, and marine-grade plywood flooring in beige, tan, or khaki coloring. Bidders are required to submit photographs documenting the top, bottom, each exterior side, and complete interior components (floor, ceiling, and walls) of the container, and the County reserves the right to inspect all containers prior to shipping and upon delivery. The solicitation was posted on April 24, 2026, with electronic questions due by April 28, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. and bid submissions due by April 29, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. Bidders must submit separate line items for product unit cost and shipping/delivery costs, with all materials warranted for one year or the standard manufacturer warranty, whichever is greater. Evaluation will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and the County may purchase additional quantities at the quoted unit price during a 30-day period with the option to extend purchases for up to one year if the vendor agrees to honor unit prices.

The solicitation requires bidders to be new vendors compliant with W-9 requirements and must acknowledge the no-lobby affirmation and certify compliance with Florida Statutes regarding boycotts and scrutinized company lists. Bidders must provide minimum references demonstrating experience with the specified products using the reference form in OpenGov Procurement, with failure to provide required references at submission potentially resulting in non-responsive designation. Delivery shall be F.O.B. Destination, with the successful bidder responsible for all shipping costs and risk of loss until the County receives delivery; the County will handle unloading at the receiving site. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are identified in this solicitation. The solicitation establishes a maximum bid threshold of $50,000, with total purchases capped at this amount over the contract period. If no responsive quotes are received under the threshold, the County reserves the right to cancel the Quick Quote and pursue alternative procurement methods. For questions, bidders should contact Lisa Cece, Contracts Supervisor, at lcece@scgov.net or (941) 861-0952.