Petroleum Storage Tank Testing and Inspection Services

Sarasota County is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive testing, retesting, and inspection services for its owned petroleum storage tank systems, including above-ground and underground tanks ranging from 100 to 30,000 gallons that hold gasoline, diesel fuel, diesel exhaust fluid, and motor oil. The solicitation, identified as 262871MKM and posted May 22, 2026, with a response deadline of June 19, 2026, is issued as an Invitation for Quotes under NAICS code 541380 and will result in a three-year term contract. The work must comply with Florida Administrative Code 62-761, OSHA fall protection standards, and EPA cleanup requirements, using the Annual Visual Inspection Checklist in Attachment B and adhering to manufacturer specifications and OEM guidelines. All services must be performed in accordance with specified timelines: annual operability testing no later than 12 months apart, three-year integrity testing no later than 36 months apart, and reports delivered via email within two weeks of service completion. Invoices must be submitted within two weeks of completion, include WO and PO numbers, embedded photos of failures in PDF format, and reflect only the fee schedule rates which must encompass all labor, travel, mileage, and vehicle charges. The contractor must maintain insurance with a licensed Florida carrier rated A- Class VII or better by A.M. Best, including workers’ compensation aligned with Florida Statutes Chapter 440 with at least $500,000 employers liability, and pollution liability coverage of no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, with five-day advance notice of any cancellation. Subcontractor usage requires prior county approval, and all personnel must be legally authorized to work in the U.S., wear visible identification, communicate in English, and be present on-site with a qualified decision-maker. The contractor must attend a mandatory kick-off meeting, respond to service requests within 48 hours, and maintain 24-hour emergency contact availability. Offerors must demonstrate at least two verifiable references in the past seven years, including at least one from a governmental entity, and submit complete pricing through OpenGov's portal without exceeding $150,000 per contract year. Award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on total bid price, with tie-breakers requiring proof of a drug-free workplace program under Florida Statutes Section