ParaTransit Vehicle Inspection Services

Sarasota County Transit has issued a Quick Quote solicitation for professional vehicle inspection and resident engineering services for eleven 24-foot Chevrolet Arboro Spirit of Freedom cutaway vehicles. The selected contractor will represent the County at the manufacturer's plant to monitor the manufacturing and installation process, ensuring all vehicles are free of defects and meet technical specifications. The scope of work specifically includes pre-award Buy America audits, in-plant inspections, and post-delivery Buy America audits to ensure strict compliance with 49 CFR Part 661 and 663 regulations and the 2017 FTA Buy America Audit Handbook. Key deliverables include monthly progress reports, discrepancy reports, and the authority to approve pre-delivery acceptance tests and release vehicles for delivery. The contract is awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a strict maximum quote threshold of $50,000. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically via the OpenGov Procurement portal by the October 26, 2026, deadline. To be deemed responsive, bidders must provide a completed Pricing Proposal, use the mandatory Reference Form to verify qualifications, and adhere to the no-lobby affirmation by contacting only the designated procurement official. Successful vendors must maintain $1,000,000 in general liability insurance and comply with cybersecurity standards aligned with NIST frameworks. Payment is issued upon completion of work, and the County may potentially extend purchases for up to one year following the award if unit prices are honored.