Trailer Mounted Low Profile Gasoline Transport Tank

The City of St. Petersburg is seeking quotes for a specialized procurement of one (1) Trailer Mounted Low Profile Gasoline Transport Tank for its Fleet Department. The specific requirements include a 2,000-gallon, DOT 406, 304 Stainless Steel transport tank with a custom trailer, to be delivered to 1800 7th Avenue N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713. Vendors must have a minimum of three years of experience providing similar transport tanks, with the solicitation requiring a comprehensive cost proposal that includes the tank, a locking steel cabinet for dispensing equipment, and delivery. The procurement timeline is structured with a question submission deadline of March 26, 2025, at 12:00 pm, and a proposal submission deadline of March 31, 2025, at 3:00 pm. Evaluation criteria will focus on selecting the lowest responsible and responsive vendor, with considerations for environmentally preferable purchasing and potential health impacts. The proposed tank must meet specific technical specifications, including a 54" tall x 88" wide x 120" long horizontal configuration, mounted on two 132" long skids, and include a premium fuel dispensing package.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, mandating commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence with a $2,000,000 aggregate, commercial automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000, workers' compensation insurance compliant with Florida law, and pollution liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence. The total estimated project cost, based on the vendor quote, is $69,213.00, which includes the tank ($58,218.00), a premium fuel dispensing package ($4,270.00), a locking steel cabinet ($2,525.00), and estimated freight costs ($4,200.00). The City reserves the right to terminate the agreement with 30 days' written notice and requires vendor compliance with all federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and ordinances. The procurement is specifically for Pinellas County and will result in a contract for a single transport tank with a lead time of 12-16 weeks and a quote validity of 30 days.