USSC RoboPAINT RTS Ready to Spray

Sarasota County is soliciting quotes for a procurement of 200 2.5-gallon containers of U.S. Specialty Coatings (USSC) RoboPAINT RTS Ready to Spray in Handicap Blue, specifically for its Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Department. The procurement covers paint products to be delivered to 6700 Clark Road, Building C, Sarasota, Florida 34241, with a mandatory delivery timeline of no later than 10 days after receiving the County Purchase Order. Bidders must submit responses electronically through the Sarasota County procurement portal by December 17, 2025, at 2:30 p.m., with all questions and clarification requests due by December 16, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Qualification requirements include providing minimum references demonstrating product supply experience, submitting active licenses and certifications, and complying with federal, state, and local regulations. Evaluation criteria will focus on responsiveness, responsibility, and the lowest total bid price, with a maximum total bid not exceeding $50,000.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but it does include standard compliance requirements such as E-Verify employment eligibility verification and certifications regarding boycott and scrutinized company lists under Florida Statutes. The County reserves the right to purchase additional quantities at the quoted unit price within 30 days of award and potentially extend purchases for up to one year if the vendor agrees to honor unit prices, with the total purchase never exceeding $50,000. Bidders must provide proof of insurance meeting County requirements and offer a minimum one-year warranty or the standard manufacturer warranty, whichever is greater. Product acceptance is contingent upon County inspection, with any non-compliant deliveries subject to rejection. The procurement contact is Teri Stabler, Procurement and Contracts Liaison, who can be reached at (941) 415-4270 or tstabler@scgov.net for further information.