Englewood Public Trash Receptacle Sanitation

The solicitation for Englewood Public Trash Receptacle Sanitation, identified as 2026-QQ-713, seeks a one-time sanitation service for 35 outdoor public trash receptacles located in the Main Street Overlay District of Sarasota, Florida. The work must be completed within 30 days of purchase order issuance, beginning no later than three days after order receipt, and includes thorough cleaning and sanitization of all interior and exterior surfaces, removal of debris, gum, stickers, and liquid residues, and limited pressure washing using approved disinfectants. The contract is structured as a Firm-Fixed Price arrangement with a strict maximum bid limit of $50,000, and award will be granted solely to the lowest-priced responsive and responsible bidder, with no trade-offs allowed between price and technical factors—aligning with a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology. Bidders must comply with Florida statutes including E-Verify requirements, anti-boycott provisions, and public records laws, and are required to affirm they are not on the state’s Convicted Vendor List or engaged in any prohibited boycotts. All submissions must be delivered electronically via the OpenGov Procurement portal by May 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM, and must include a completed Reference Form, Pricing Proposal, and No Lobbying Affirmation. The vendor is responsible for all shipping costs under F.O.B. Destination terms and must ensure all packages are clearly marked with the Purchase Order number. Payment will be made in full upon completion of work, invoiced via mail to the Sarasota County Finance Department, with no electronic invoicing allowed. The County retains authority to inspect and accept services at the delivery location, enforcing standards of merchantability and fitness for intended purpose. Special requirements include strict prohibitions on communication interception and cybersecurity obligations aligned with NIST standards, with violations potentially leading to felony charges or substantial penalties. Vendors must maintain liability insurance and comply with public records protocols, forwarding all requests to the County’s designated office. Subcontractors and new hires must use E-Verify, and any unauthorized lobbying or contact with County personnel beyond the designated point of contact may result in disqualification. The County will not pay for freight unless pre-approved, and the contract is contingent upon the availability of lawfully appropriated funds. Any unsatisfactory performance, especially during a declared emergency, incurs a $5,000 penalty plus additional damages, and failure to comply with any certification may lead to