SPTO Asphalt Hotbox/Reclaimer

The City of St. Petersburg in Pinellas County, Florida, is seeking to procure a 2 Ton Asphalt Hotbox/Reclaimer with a Diesel Fired Hydraulic Dump Trailer and Electric Brakes through a one-time purchase solicitation. The procurement is specifically for a piece of equipment to be delivered to 1800 7th Ave North, St. Petersburg, FL 33713, intended for storing and managing asphalt during operational functions. Vendors must have a minimum of 5 years of experience providing such equipment and will be evaluated using a pass/fail scoring method with the primary criteria being the lowest quote. The solicitation was released on February 12, 2024, with a proposal submission deadline of February 21, 2024, at 3:00 pm. Potential vendors must demonstrate commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, commercial automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000, and comply with workers' compensation insurance requirements under Florida law.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions targeting disadvantaged enterprises. The estimated annual expenditure for this contract is approximately $35,000, representing a relatively modest procurement opportunity. Vendors must comply with additional requirements including E-Verify compliance, nondiscrimination laws, and environmental preferable purchasing policies. The City of St. Petersburg is tax-exempt from state and federal taxes, which may impact pricing considerations. The contract will be awarded to the vendor whose quote is most advantageous, considering both price and minimum qualification requirements. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the solicitation suggests this is a specific equipment replacement or addition to the city's existing infrastructure. The City reserves the right to award the contract based on the most beneficial proposal that meets the outlined specifications.