Sarasota County is establishing a three‑year pre‑qualified pool of roofing contractors to perform roof replacements on a variety of county‑owned facilities (offices, warehouses, water plants, jails, courthouses, fire stations, parks, etc.). Contractors must be licensed in Florida, demonstrate recent government roofing experience (including at least one $250,000+ project), and be able to supply labor, materials, equipment, permits, bonds, and insurance. Work will be awarded on a project‑by‑project basis through the OpenGov portal, with the lowest responsive and responsible bid winning each assignment. The contract includes a 10 % contingency option, mandatory participation in site visits, and strict performance, safety, and background‑check requirements.
• Scope: Full roof replacement (asphalt shingles, modified bituminous membranes, thermoplastic roofs) and associated structural work.
• Contract term: 3 years, with individual project quotes issued via OpenGov.
• Minimum qualifications: 3 verifiable references (incl. ≥ $250 k government project), active Florida roofing license.
• Financial thresholds: Individual project bids must stay within the Florida Statute 255.20 annual bid limit (approximately $150 k).
• Bonds: Performance & payment bonds required for PO ≥ $200 k.
• Insurance: Workers’ comp, $1 M general liability, $1 M auto liability, $2 M umbrella, plus required certifications.
• Mandatory participation: Site visits, kickoff meeting, and regular performance/report meetings.
• Sub‑contracting: Contractor must retain ≥ 51 % of PO value; subcontractors require prior approval.
• Warranty: Minimum 2 years labor, 20 years material warranty.