Lee County Southwest Florida #B240103CFC

Award for Bottled Water Supply, Delivery, and Equipment for Lee County, FL

Lee County Board of County Commissioners has awarded a contract for bottled water supply, delivery, and related equipment and services to BlueTriton Brands, Inc. - Government Buyer: - Lee County Board of County Commissioners, Division of Procurement Management - Multiple departments and locations across Lee County, including Fort Myers and Hendry County Landfill - OEM and Vendor: - BlueTriton Brands, Inc. (sole OEM and vendor) - Products Requested: - Bottled water (spring, purified, distilled) in 5-gallon, 3-gallon, and 16.9 oz sizes - Water dispensers (top loading, bottom loading, tabletop, hand pump) - Drinking cups (cone and flat bottom, 4–10 oz, 9 oz box of 1000 cups) - Cup dispensers and storage racks - Replacement fees for lost/damaged bottles, dispensers, racks, and accessories - Services Requested: - Bi-weekly delivery to multiple county locations - Maintenance, inspection, cleaning, and sanitation of water dispensers (repairs/replacement within 24 hours) - Monthly rental of dispensers and accessories - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vendors must bid on all bottled water and dispenser items to be considered - Compliance with EPA and FDA standards for water safety - Contract allows for as-needed purchases with no minimum order guarantee - Addition of new product unit (9 oz box of 1000 cups) for cost savings - Orders placed via email; purchase order required for all transactions - Pricing fixed unless renegotiated due to market changes - Replacement fees for lost/damaged items - Prior fiscal year spend was approximately $175,000; purchases over $100,000 require Board approval - Contract may be amended to add or adjust product offerings - Contract Structure: - Initial three-year term with two optional one-year renewals - Pricing and fee schedule specified per item - Insurance, regulatory compliance, and public records obligations required

Description

Lee County, Florida, is soliciting bids for the purchase and delivery of bottled water, water-dispensing equipment, accessories, and servicing on an as-needed basis. The contract is awarded to BlueTriton Brands, Inc. for an initial term of three years starting April 21, 2024, with two optional one-year renewals. The scope includes furnishing all necessary labor, services, materials, equipment, tools, consumables, transportation, and incidentals required. The solicitation documents are available on the Lee County procurement website, and bids are due by 2:30 PM on February 14, 2024.

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