Swift Water - Water Rescue Equipment

Sarasota County, Florida is issuing a Quick Quote solicitation for water rescue equipment and uniform goods to support the Emergency Services Department. The procurement seeks competitive quotes from bidders to supply 16 line items including NRS Ascent SAR GTX dry suits (16 units), NRS storm boots (11 units), Force 6 personal flotation devices with custom nameplate packages and accessories (11 units), Fox 40 safety whistles (11 units), Force 6 twist-lock knives (30 units), Force 6 dart throw bags with belts (11 and 16 units respectively), a Power Comm 3 surface communication station (1 unit), Force 6 pro mesh bags (11 units), Cestus H2O attack gloves (30 units), and Aqualung Shredder SAR fins (11 units). All products must be new, current model versions that comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, with bidders required to provide minimum references demonstrating experience supplying specialized swift water rescue equipment. Delivery shall be made to Sarasota County Fire Department at 5875 Hummingbird Avenue, Sarasota, Florida 34241 within 30 days of purchase order receipt, with all freight costs borne by the vendor on a free on board destination basis. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder providing the lowest total bid price, with a maximum quote threshold of $50,000. The question submission deadline is May 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM, and bid submissions must be made electronically through the county's procurement portal by May 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM. All materials are warranted for one year or the standard manufacturer warranty period, whichever is greater, and the county reserves the right to purchase additional quantities at quoted unit prices for 30 days following award with potential extension for up to one year if the vendor agrees to honor unit prices, provided total purchases do not exceed the $50,000 cap.

The solicitation does not identify any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to specific organization types or disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders are required to comply with Florida Statutes, including E-Verify employment eligibility verification, and must provide a Certificate of Insurance meeting Sarasota County requirements, which mandate Commercial General Liability coverage with minimum limits of $500,000 per occurrence and $1,000,000 aggregate, Business Auto Liability coverage of $500,000 combined single limit, Workers Compensation coverage at statutory limits, and Pollution Liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence. Sarasota County Government must be named as an additional insured on the Commercial General Liability policy, with certificates submitted to Timothy Dorsey, Emergency Services Department, at 6062 Porter Way, Sarasota, Florida 34232. The solicitation includes standard county terms and conditions requiring vendor compliance with scrutinized companies lists related to Israel, Sudan, Iran, Cuba, and Syria, and all materials supplied must be new and current model versions with no additional fees payable by the county unless otherwise specified. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation, and the procurement budget is capped at $50,000 for the total award value with potential for expansion through additional purchases at the same quoted unit prices within the established contract period.