Library Book Returns with Carts

Hillsborough County is soliciting sealed bids for the one-time purchase of Kingsley 50 C-Series Book Returns with carts or equivalent units, with an estimated budget of $171,080. The solicitation, numbered ITB-26-00317, was posted on July 6, 2026, and responses are due by July 24, 2026. All equipment must be delivered to the John F. Germany Public Library in Tampa, Florida, within 30 days of purchase order issuance, and prices must be quoted F.O.B. to the job site. The County requires units constructed of heavy-gauge aluminum or corrosion-resistant metal with a gray finish, black graphics, and clearly marked “Library Return” decals featuring a round icon; each system must accommodate a minimum of 380 books or 950 media cases and support a maximum load of 400 pounds. The units must be fully sealed, weather-protected, and comply with ADA and WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards for accessibility. Inspection and acceptance will occur at a location designated by the County, and delivery must include unpacking and removal of all packaging materials. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, with no trade-offs permitted between cost and technical compliance. Bidders must meet all specifications, including adherence to Florida state laws and County ordinances, and must enroll in ACH for payment, certify compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act, and affirm use of E-Verify for all employees working under the contract. Subcontractors must provide signed affidavits certifying compliance with immigration employment requirements. All information technology deliverables must meet digital accessibility standards, and the contractor must remediate any non-compliance at no additional cost. The contract is governed by Florida law and includes provisions for change orders, suspension of work with seven days’ notice, and public records compliance under Chapter 119. No federal acquisition regulation (FAR) clauses are incorporated; instead, the County relies on its own internal provisions. Proposals must be submitted exclusively through the Euna Procurement electronic portal; paper, email, or fax submissions will not be accepted. The County’s Project Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for contract administration, and payments will be processed via ACH within 45 days of invoice approval.