Opportunity
Sarasota County Opengov #262842AMS
Sarasota County Canal and Drainage System Maintenance Services Solicitation
Posted
April 15, 2026
Respond By
May 18, 2026
Identifier
262842AMS
NAICS
237990, 562998
Sarasota County is seeking bids for large-scale canal and drainage system maintenance services to support its Stormwater division. - Government Buyer: - Sarasota County Stormwater division - Products/Services Requested: - Monthly maintenance of canal and drainage systems (990,000 linear feet) - Maintenance of Phillippi Creek Storage Facility (6 lump sum events) - Tree removal (4-12 inch diameter at breast height, 36 tons) - Vegetation trimming (300 tons) - Woody vegetation removal (300 tons) - Clearing overgrown canal and drainage systems (21,000 linear feet) - Excessive litter removal (300 tons) - Herbicide treatment (21,000 linear feet) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Mandatory pre-bid conferences and site visits - Compliance with grant funding requirements - Submission of all required forms and documentation - Bid bond required - Evaluation based on qualifications, experience, approach, compensation, and business preferences
Description
Sarasota County is soliciting bids for canal and drainage system maintenance services, including monthly maintenance of canal and drainage systems, maintenance of storage facilities, tree removal, vegetation trimming, woody vegetation removal, clearing overgrown systems, excessive litter removal, and herbicide treatment. The project requires compliance with grant funding and includes mandatory pre-bid conferences and site visits. Bidders must submit responses via the OpenGov portal, including all required forms, documentation, and a bid bond. Evaluation criteria include qualifications, experience, approach, compensation, and local business preferences.