Shipping Containers

The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners is issuing Invitation to Bid (ITB-26-00247) for a two-year shipping container supply contract with an estimated project value of $146,685.00. This competitive sealed bid procurement seeks qualified and experienced suppliers to furnish and deliver various sized shipping containers on an as-needed basis to designated Hillsborough County Fire Stations. The required deliverables include four categories of new, single-trip shipping containers: 20-foot Conex containers with 14-gauge all-steel construction and marine-grade wood flooring; 40-foot Conex containers with identical specifications; 20-foot Conex office containers equipped with air conditioning, side door, LED lighting, insulation, and 12,000 BTU cooling systems; and 40-foot high cube Conex shipping containers, along with bridge fittings for container lashing featuring galvanized steel construction and 100-knot tension capacity. All containers must feature cream-colored exteriors free from visible wear and corrosion, with delivery required within 30 days of purchase order receipt during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday). Bidders must demonstrate recent experience providing substantially similar services, comply with E-Verify employment eligibility verification requirements, and adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws. The bid submission deadline is May 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time through the County's electronic bidding system (Euna Procurement), with questions regarding specifications due within ten calendar days of solicitation issuance. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the County reserving the right to award by line item, group, or overall total net bid price as determined in its best interest; notably, the County does not guarantee minimum purchase quantities, and bid, performance, payment surety bonds, and insurance coverage are not required.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting bidder eligibility based on disadvantaged enterprise status or organizational type, though all bidders must comply with Florida Statute 287.087 drug-free workplace certification requirements and complete mandatory forms including a Substitute W-9 Form for tax compliance and a Drug-Free Workplace Certification Form. The procurement documents do not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they reference existing infrastructure or technology requiring integration. All bidders are required to adhere to Cone of Silence provisions prohibiting communication with County employees and Board members regarding the procurement from issuance through five business days after the notice of intent to award or until protest resolution. The contract is non-exclusive and will be available to members of the Hillsborough County Governmental Purchasing Council under identical terms and conditions. Contractors are responsible for all freight charges and claims against carriers, with the County offering optional direct deposit enrollment through the Finance Department for expedited payment processing via ACH transactions.