Lane 2 Bus Wash Removal and Replacement

Lee County, Florida, is requesting sealed bids from qualified individuals and firms for the attached solicitation.

The Lee County Board of County Commissioners seeks to contract a qualified CONTRACTOR for the replacement and installation of one (1) drive-through lane style bus wash system. The current system is a Belinger two-lane drive through style bus wash. The new system will be located in Lane 2 of our Bus Wash building and will operate independently of Bus Wash Bay 1.

This project will require the removal of arches, brushes, guide rails, a pump, compressor, tank, electronics and other non-functioning equipment prior to the installation of all new components necessary for a high-quality wash system. The new wash will need to be compatible with plumbing and electrical systems currently in place.

The Scope of Work and specifications for this solicitation are available exclusively at: https://leegov.ionwave.net

Bids will be publicly opened at the Lee County Procurement Management Division, 2115 Second Street, 1st Floor, Fort Myers, FL 33901, and read aloud for the purpose of selecting a vendor to provide all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary to complete the Work in accordance with the solicitation documents, including the technical specifications and/or scope of work.

**Total Project Cost** including removal of old wash system, bonding, permits, new wash system and installation.

**IMPORTANT NOTE - FUNDED IN PART OR IN WHOLE BY:** Federal Transit Administration (FTA). Vendors are required to comply in accordance with Federal Grant Requirements, 2 CFR part 200, terms, conditions, and specifications.

Interested parties shall submit their bids in accordance with the specifications and requirements set forth herein. Bids must be submitted **electronically through the County’s e-Procurement Portal (Ion Wave)** prior to the date and time specified. Paper or hand-delivered submissions will not be accepted.

Bidders shall download the Bid Invitation and complete all required sections, including Attributes, Bid Lines (if applicable), Supplier Information, and Required Forms.

All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted electronically through the County’s e-Procurement Portal (Ion Wave) under the “Questions” tab for this solicitation.

The following attachments are **required**:

• Sunbiz Registration
• *Sub-Contractor Consultant List*
• *Public Entity Crime Form*
• *Trench Safety*
• *Bid Bond*
• *Certification Debarment Suspension Ineligibility Exclusion*
• *Certification Regarding Lobbying and Disclosure Form*
• *Affidavit Sections 287.138 and 787.06*
• *Affidavit of Immigration Laws E-Verify*
• *Vendor Background Screening Affidavit*
• *Buy America for Manufactured Products*

The County reserves the right to reject any bid deemed incomplete or non-responsive.