Shipping Containers

Indian River State College is seeking to procure nine Class A shipping containers (20' long x 8' wide x 8.5' high) for its Public Safety Training complex through Invitation to Bid (ITB# 24/25-34), located in St. Lucie County, Florida. The procurement is specifically for training structures that will simulate homes, offices, and other building environments for law enforcement, fire, emergency medical services, and emergency management personnel. Required modifications include cutting openings for doors and windows per attached sketches, painting with rust-inhibiting paint, lining interior walls and floors with 23/32" to 3/4" plywood, and installing metal brackets to close openings when not in use. The containers must be new or "one-tripper" condition and painted flat gray or "battleship gray" to match existing structures. Key dates include questions due by April 11, 2025, and final bids due on May 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST, with anticipated contract award on May 7, 2025. Evaluation will be based on total bid price, with bidders required to guarantee pricing for 120 working days. Detailed specifications include specific door (80" height, 32" width) and window (24"x24") opening requirements and installation of protective angle iron around openings.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Delivery will be to 4600 Kirby Loop Road at the Treasure Coast Public Safety Training Complex, with the college capable of unloading and placing containers. As a state educational institution, Indian River State College is tax-exempt and will utilize a purchase order/contract for procurement. The bid allows for potential award to multiple suppliers and reserves the right to reject any or all bids. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the procurement involves comprehensive container modifications requiring significant investment in materials and labor. The college is seeking suppliers capable of precisely executing the technical specifications for creating realistic training environments. No incumbent vendors are identified, and no existing infrastructure integration requirements are specified beyond the detailed container modification instructions.