SLED Opportunity · FLORIDA · SARASOTA COUNTY

    Reversible Plate Compactors

    Issued by Sarasota County
    countyRFQSarasota CountySol. 246957
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    due Apr 1, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Mar 26, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    Sarasota County
    county
    NAICS CODE
    333120
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    Sarasota County seeks quotes for two walk behind reversible plate compactors for soil and aggregate compaction. Quotes must be under $50,000. Submission requires references, licenses, pricing, and specification sheets. Contact Jennifer Valles for details. Due date April 1, 2026.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    246957
    Type / RFx
    RFQ
    Status
    open
    Level
    county
    Published Date
    March 26, 2026
    Due Date
    April 1, 2026
    NAICS Code
    333120AI guide
    Jurisdiction
    Sarasota County
    State
    Florida
    Agency
    Sarasota County

    Description

    Sarasota County is requesting quotes from bidders to provide two (2) walk behind reversible plate compactors designed for professional grade soil and aggregate compaction.


    Background

    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.  

    Project Details

    • Reference ID: 2026-QQ-664
    • Department: Public Utilities
    • Department Head: Brooke Bailey (Director)

    Important Dates

    • Questions Due: 2026-03-30T18:30:00.000Z

    Submission Requirements

    • References/ Experience (required)

      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.   

       

       

    • Licenses/ Certifications (required)

      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.

       
       

       

    • Pricing Proposal (required)

      Upload the completed Pricing Proposal.

    • No Lobby Affirmation (required)

      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.

    • Provide the Legal Name of the entity submitting this bid. (required)
    • If you will be providing services under a fictitious name, enter that fictitious name (DBA) here:
    • Please provide a W-9. (March 2024 Version and wet signature)

      Please upload document in this section.

    • Please provide a specification sheet for the quoted compactor. (required)

      Please upload document here. 

    • What is this Quick Quote for? (required)
    • Does this Quick Quote require references? (required)
    • Does this Quick Quote require Licenses or Certifications to do the work? (required)
    • Does this QQ require insurance? (required)

      If so, please remember to attach the insurance requirements in the attachments section

    • Have you completed the QQ Products or Services Requirements form? (required)

      Please remember to complete all sections and attach in the attachments section

    Questions & Answers

    Q (Compaction): How much aggregate are you compacting and what is your desired centrifugal force rating.

    A: The amount of aggregate compacted may vary depending on individual jobs. The County desires a centrifugal force greater than 6,000 lbf.


    Q (No subject): Regarding Section 1.A (Specifications) and Section 7.C (Delivery Requirements), the solicitation requires the vendor to 'furnish, deliver, and unload' the equipment. Can the County confirm if the delivery location at 4860 17th St, Sarasota, FL has a loading dock or forklift available for unloading, or must the vendor provide a truck equipped with a liftgate to complete the unloading process?"

    A: The location, 4860 17th st, Sarasota, FL, does not have a loading dock but does have the necessary equipment for unloading.


    Key dates

    1. March 26, 2026Published
    2. April 1, 2026Responses Due

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    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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