Sarasota County 40' High-Cubed Shipping Container Purchase

A. Sarasota County is requesting quotes from Bidders to provide quotes to purchase one (1) 40FT long high-cubed shipping container.

 i. The bidder shall ensure the following criteria:

a.       The high-cubed shipping container dimensions will be (40'L X 8'W X 9.6"H).

b.       The containers will be a One-Tripper with a Category A rating.

c.       The containers will be wind-and water-tight and comprised of corrugated steel panels throughout.

d.       The container will have lockable double doors on one end and be equipped with marine-grade plywood flooring in the interior.

e.       Color of the shipping container shall be beige, tan, or khaki.

f.        County reserves the right to inspect all containers prior to shipping and at delivery.

B.      The bidder must upload photos of the top, bottom, each exterior side, and interior (inclusive of floor, ceiling, and walls) of each container included in this bid.

C.      Delivery Responsibilities:

a.        F.O.B. Destination: Title passes when delivery is received by the County at the delivery location. The successful bidder will be responsible for the total cost of shipping and the risk of loss until the shipment is delivered.

b.       Sarasota County will be responsible for unloading the containers at the receiving site: 8781 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota FL 34241.

c.       Bid to define the shipping/delivery costs separately from the product unit cost.

Background

The 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-694
• Department: Transportation
• Department Head: Spencer Anderson (Director)

Important Dates

• Questions Due: 2026-04-28T18:30:00.000Z

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.

• If a new Vendor with Sarasota County, please upload a signed W-9 provided in this solicitation. (required) —

  Yes or No. 

• 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:
• 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