Active SLED Opportunity · FLORIDA · SARASOTA COUNTY
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Sarasota County seeks quotes to provide and deliver one new shed, including delivery, placement, leveling, anchoring, and permitting. The shed must meet specified requirements and be move-in ready. Quotes must be under $50,000 and include required references and licenses. The solicitation is a Quick Quote with a due date of August 12, 2026.
Sarasota County is requesting quotes from bidders to provide and deliver one (1) New Shed
Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder providing the lowest total bid price.
DO NOT submit a quote of more than $50,000. In the event no responsive and responsible quotes are received under the quote threshold, the County may elect to cancel this Quick Quote and re-solicit using another procurement method.
Bidders must use the Reference Form provided to submit references meeting the requirements specified in the solicitation. Only references provided using this form will be used to verify qualifications have been met. Bidders who fail to complete and upload the provided reference form with their submittal may be found non-responsive.
License and Certification requirements are specified in the bid. License(s) must be active at time of bid opening. Certifications must be achieved prior to bid opening. Bidders who fail to submit proof of required licenses or certifications may be found non- responsive.
All bidders responding to Sarasota County solicitations must agree to contact only the Procurement contact designated in OpenGov regarding any active solicitation.
By Confirming this below, bidder acknowledges the restrictions regarding contact with County staff and agrees to have no contact or communication with, or discuss any matter related in any way to any active Sarasota County solicitation, with any Sarasota County employees, elected officials, officers, their appointees or their agents other than the designated Procurement contact, and to abide by the restrictions outlined in the General Terms and Conditions of Solicitations and Purchase Orders. Bidders who fail to adhere to this requirement may be deemed non-responsible.
If so, please remember to attach the insurance requirements in the attachments section
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Q (2026-QQ-811 Shed ): The RFB states the shed to have electrical. Is the GC to run electric to the shed and finish out? If so where is the electrical to come from?
A: No, the GC is not responsible for running the electric or the final finish out.
Q (2026-QQ-811 Shed ): Garage door keyed locks and entry door keyed locksets are not keyed alike. What is the method of correction on the keyed alike statement?
A: If the locking mechanism requires an actual key, they need to be keyed alike. If they are a completely different method of being secured then nothing additional needs to be added.
Q (2026-QQ-811 Shed ): The height calls for a 7'6" height The garage door and track from a 7' tall garage door will be too tight. can the shed be an 8' to accommodate the garage door and sundries overhead?
A: Yes
Q (2026-QQ-811 Shed ): Is the garage overhead door to have an opener? or remain manual?
A: The door can be manual it does not need to be electric.
Q (2026-QQ-811 shed ): Is the side walls and/or ceiling to receive insulation? or Finish product on the walls or ceiling?
A: It doesn't need to be insulated.
Q (Shed Side Door dimension): Is 46" x 72" side door acceptable instead of smaller 36" x 72"?
A: Bigger is fine, Just not smaller.
Q (Electric panel hook-up box): What is preferred side for electric PANEL box (opposite side of Rollup door/next to 72" side access door/back side of access door entrance?)
A: Location is optional
Q (No subject): Could the County please confirm whether the vendor’s responsibility is limited to delivery and placement of the completed shed, or whether the quoted price must also include leveling, foundation blocks, anchoring and permitting? Additionally, does the specified 7-foot-6-inch height refer to the wall height or the maximum overall exterior height of the shed?
A: It needs to be permitted, secured, and leveled. Final product should be "move in ready". Wall Height
Q (Project ID: 2026-QQ-811 - Electrical ): Previous question / answer omits the electrical " answer: No, the GC is not responsible for running the electric or the final finish out. Later question: What is preferred side for electric PANEL box (opposite side of Rollup door/next to 72" side access door/back side of access door entrance?) ANSWER: Location is optional Are we to do any electrical - including paenl, rough, finish, fixtures, or not?
A: Usually they come prewired that includes: light switch, light, one outlet, with those things tied into a panel. It will not be hooked up to power by the winning bidder. We have no preference for the electrical panel box placement.
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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