Hurricane Season Contingency Portable Pump Rentals

Hillsborough County is seeking competitive sealed bids for a five-year contract to rent portable pumps for emergency response during hurricane season, with an estimated contract value of $5,589,125. The solicitation, identified as ITB-26-00326, is open to qualified suppliers who can deliver new, non-remanufactured equipment that meets technical and performance standards, with delivery required within 45 days of receiving a purchase order. All bids must be submitted electronically through the County’s designated bidding portal before the deadline of July 31, 2026, and the award will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) model, where technical compliance is a threshold and price determines selection among qualified offerors. The contract requires compliance with local and federal regulations, including E-Verify for workforce verification, a drug-free workplace program, and affirmation that the bidder is not on a convicted vendor list, with failure to comply leading to rejection or termination. Specific insurance mandates include a minimum of $1 million in cyber, professional, pollution, marine, and aviation liability coverage, with Hillsborough County named as an additional insured, along with a waiver of subrogation rights. Digital accessibility standards under WCAG 2.1 Level AA and ADA Title II must be met for any information or communication technology provided, requiring VPATs and ACRs. Equipment must be delivered F.O.B. to sites within Hillsborough County, Florida, with the contractor responsible for shipping, handling, claims against carriers, and maintaining equipment integrity without explicit preservation or labeling standards beyond requiring new goods. Payments will be processed electronically via ACH by the Clerk of the Circuit Court within 30 days of invoice approval, and the County reserves the right to terminate the contract with seven days’ written notice. The contract does not require UEI, CAGE codes, size certifications, or formal CLIN structures, and no detailed packaging, marking, or military standards apply.