Charlotte County is seeking quotes for the rental of a versatile, high-capacity sifter screen for public works maintenance. The estimated rental time is one month. Quotes should include a monthly rate and FOB destination. Delivery is required to **** Florida Street, Punta Gorda, FL ****, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm, excluding holidays. The county reserves the right to accept or reject any quotes, waive irregularities, and accept or reject any part of a quote. Award will be to the overall lowest responsive, responsible quoter meeting or exceeding specifications, with delivery time as a consideration. Quoters must submit a specification sheet for the quoted product. The county is exempt from federal excise, transportation, and Florida sales taxes. Invoices will be paid in accordance with the local government prompt payment act. The contractor shall not subcontract more than 49% of the contract value. Quoters must certify they are not on the scrutinized companies that boycott Israel list. Electronic quotes must be submitted by April 24, 2026, 3:00 pm EST, at www. ***. *. * results will be available on the website after the intended decision or 30 days after opening. A hold harmless agreement is required. A drug-free workplace certification and a human trafficking affidavit are also required.
The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the equipment rental itself, but it mentions that delivery can be made Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 am and 3:00 pm, excluding holidays. The quote must be received no later than 3:00 p. m. EST, April 24, 2026.
The bid notice states, All invoices will be paid in accordance with the local government prompt payment act ****.
The bid notice states, Award of this quote shall be to the overall lowest responsive, responsible quoter meeting or exceeding the requirements of the specifications set forth herein. Another consideration of award may be delivery time.
The bid notice implies that the quoter must be responsive and responsible, meeting or exceeding the specifications. It also mentions that the county reserves the right to reject the quote of any quoter who has previously failed to perform properly, or on time, contracts of similar nature or who is not in a position to satisfactorily perform the contract.
The bid notice mentions that the county shall have the right to unilaterally cancel, terminate or suspend this contract, in whole or in part, by providing the contractor 30 days written notice by certified mail. It also states that Charlotte County may terminate any agreement if the contractor is found to have been placed on the scrutinized companies that boycott Israel list.
The bid notice requires quoters to submit a specification sheet on the product quoted, but does not mention the submission of physical samples.
The bid notice states, The quoters shall have five 5 business days from the date of this notice to dispute the determination and to provide to the county any additional information it deems relevant regarding the quoters responsibility.