Sarasota County is seeking a qualified contractor to perform inspection and cleaning of the Siesta Key Master Pump Station (SK MPS) emergency storage tank through an Invitation for Bids (IFB) #232522TEG. The project requires comprehensive tank cleaning services, including draining the tank, removing accumulated solids, cleaning interior surfaces using high-pressure water jet equipment, disinfecting with chlorine solution, and properly disposing of waste materials in compliance with Florida Department of Environmental Protection regulations. Bidders must demonstrate experience in wastewater storage tank cleaning and possess a Permit-Required Confined Space Entry Certification within the past seven years, with a minimum of two professional references required. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest total extended bid price. All bidders must complete required forms in the OpenGov procurement portal, including a vendor questionnaire and pricing table. The bid is due on November 15, 2023, with an anticipated initial contract term of three years. Standard working hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with potential weekend and holiday work available upon written pre-approval.
The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Local and American business preferences will not apply due to grant funding requirements. Contractors must maintain specific insurance coverages, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Business Automobile Liability, and Pollution Liability, with Sarasota County named as an additional insured. The county will reimburse actual costs for fire hydrant meter rental, water usage, and permit fees without markup. While a specific contract value is not detailed, the project involves an emergency storage tank at the Siesta Key Master Pump Station, with associated technical drawings and site maps indicating a complex water infrastructure project. The procurement suggests an on-call, as-needed contract structure, which implies potential variability in total contract value based on actual cleaning and maintenance requirements. Interested vendors should carefully review the project documents, including the detailed site map, CROM drawings, and confined space entry permit example, to fully understand the project's technical specifications and safety requirements.