Cold Storage and Temporary Facilities in Bartow
Bartow is in Polk County, in the Central Florida part of Florida, at roughly 27.89° north and 81.82° west. As the city of Bartow with roughly 19,309 people counted in the 2020 census, it covers about 46.5 square miles of land. Away from the beaches, Bartow still sees tropical-storm wind, flash flooding and multi-day outages that stress commercial coolers.
A rented unit is the fastest bridge. 24/7 outdoor walk-in refrigeration for rent in Bartow lets an operator keep stock cold while a compressor is replaced, a walk-in is rebuilt, or a building is closed for work. RMA Refrigeration Systems dispatches from Brandon, Hillsborough County, and reaches Bartow roughly 37 road miles away, in the east direction. We answer the phone day and night at (656) 261-5179, because short-term refrigerated container rentals in Bartow is often needed at night, on weekends and after storms.
| Place type | City |
|---|---|
| County | Polk County |
| Region | Central Florida |
| Population (2020 census) | 19,309 |
| Land area | 46.5 sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.887° N, 81.822° W |
| Distance to RMA base in Brandon | ~37 road miles (29 straight-line, east) |
| Setting | Inland (about 57 miles from the nearest coast) |
| Nearest listed communities | Eagle Lake, Fort Meade, Mulberry |
| Weather office | NWS Melbourne |
How Far Is Bartow From Florida's Major Cities?
Cold-chain planning in Bartow starts with geography: how far the nearest big-city warehouse, port or supplier really is. Tampa is the closest of the major hubs at roughly 40 miles west, while Pensacola is the farthest on the list at about 369 miles northwest. That spread is why a local rental can be faster than waiting on parts or a repair crew from a distant city.
| City | Direction | Straight-line | Est. road miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa | west | 40 mi | ~51 mi |
| Orlando | northeast | 50 mi | ~62 mi |
| Fort Myers | south | 88 mi | ~109 mi |
| Daytona Beach | northeast | 100 mi | ~125 mi |
| Gainesville | north | 128 mi | ~160 mi |
| West Palm Beach | southeast | 131 mi | ~163 mi |
| Jacksonville | north | 170 mi | ~212 mi |
| Miami | southeast | 177 mi | ~221 mi |
| Tallahassee | northwest | 230 mi | ~288 mi |
| Pensacola | northwest | 369 mi | ~461 mi |
Weather, Storms and Recovery Needs in Bartow
Bartow is shaped by the nation's most active lightning belt along the I-4 corridor, fierce summer thunderstorms, tornado spin-ups and occasional winter freezes. Florida's official hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30, and the forecasters at NWS Melbourne issue the watches and warnings that trigger most emergency rental calls for Polk County.
Notable weather events documented for Polk County, the county where Bartow is located, include:
- Hurricane Milton (October 9, 2024): made landfall near Siesta Key and brought wind, surge and a tornado outbreak across the peninsula, followed by widespread outages. Bartow and nearby communities felt the effects through power loss and supply disruption.
- Hurricane Ian (September 28, 2022): came ashore in Southwest Florida as a Category 4 hurricane, then dumped inland flooding across the central peninsula, closing restaurants, grocers and care facilities for weeks. Bartow and nearby communities felt the effects through power loss and supply disruption.
- Hurricane Irma (September 10–11, 2017): made landfall in the Florida Keys and again at Marco Island and then swept up the peninsula, producing one of the largest evacuations and power outages in state history. Cold-storage operators in Polk County saw the effect of that storm through outages and delayed deliveries.
- The January 2010 cold wave (January 2010): brought a long run of hard-freeze nights that hurt winter vegetables, strawberries and citrus and forced growers to harvest and chill product quickly. Bartow and nearby communities felt the effects through power loss and supply disruption.
- Hurricane Charley (August 13, 2004): struck Charlotte Harbor and cut a narrow, destructive path northeast through DeSoto, Hardee, Polk and Orange counties, leaving commercial kitchens and cold storage without power. Bartow and nearby communities felt the effects through power loss and supply disruption.
The lesson for Bartow businesses is that cold storage is rarely lost for minutes. It is lost for days, and portable refrigerated trailer leasing in Bartow fills that gap. These are historical references for planning, not a prediction for this year, and they do not suggest RMA Refrigeration Systems served any particular event.
The Cost of Waiting: A Simple Bartow Example
As a simple illustration, imagine a Bartow business with $25,000 of cold product at risk. A 1–6 day rental of our 12 ft refrigerated trailer costs about $1,495 plus an estimated $260 delivery to Bartow, or roughly $1,755 in total. That is about 7.0% of the product at risk, before counting lost sales, spoilage disposal and rushed purchases. The numbers are an illustration only, not an average and not a promise; your insurer and your own records decide what a loss really costs.
The comparison is why many food-service teams in Polk County treat a rental as insurance they only pay for when needed.
Polk County Context for Bartow Rentals
Bartow is one of 17 places in Polk County in our directory. The others are Auburndale, Davenport, Dundee, Eagle Lake, Fort Meade, Frostproof, Haines City, Highland Park, Hillcrest Heights, Lake Alfred, Lake Hamilton, Lake Wales, Lakeland, Mulberry, Polk City, and Winter Haven. County lines matter for permits and inspections, so we check the rules for Bartow and for neighboring places before delivery.
The county has a recorded history of significant weather events that affected commercial cold storage, including Hurricane Milton (2024), Hurricane Ian (2022), Hurricane Irma (September 10–11, 2017), January 2010 cold wave (January 2010), Hurricane Charley (2004), Hurricane Jeanne (2004). Repeated storms are why many operators in Polk County now keep a standby rental agreement.
Construction Activity Around Bartow
Like much of Polk County, Bartow has ongoing infrastructure and building projects that can disrupt power and access. If a build-out in Bartow cuts power to an existing cooler, onsite emergency refrigeration units for lease in Bartow keeps product safe during the shutdown.
Treat these as scenarios, not case studies. Current project status for Bartow is best confirmed with the local building department and FDOT. If your project needs crews housed nearby, we also supply remote workforce housing, shower trailers and laundry trailers.
Renovation Downtime in Bartow
Planned remodels create a different kind of urgency. If a school kitchen over summer break in Bartow is gutted, the cooler is usually the first thing to go, and walk-in freezer leasing in Bartow keeps stock cold while a mobile kitchen and a dishwashing trailer cover cooking and cleanup.
Facilities teams in Bartow usually ask for a short-term lease first and extend by phone if the schedule changes. Because this is a planned use, you can request availability and a quote ahead of time instead of waiting for an emergency.
Emergency Equipment Access to Bartow
Our base is in Brandon, and Bartow is 29 miles away as the crow flies, roughly 37 road miles by road, to the east. Delivery crews check current road closures before leaving, because bridges, drawbridges and flooded roads change quickly during storms.
For official evacuation zones, shelter locations and emergency-management announcements for Polk County, use the county emergency management office and the state's Florida Division of Emergency Management resources. Weather watches and warnings come from NWS Melbourne. We do not publish a staging-area-to-emergency-operations-center route for Bartow; when a relief operation needs a specific drop point, we confirm it by phone with the requesting agency and deliver where it is permitted.
How a Rental Works in Bartow
- Reach our 24/7 line at (656) 261-5179. Give us the Bartow address, the problem and the date you need cold storage.
- We choose the right size and type, from a compact 12 ft trailer to a 40 ft refrigerated container, based on volume, temperature and placement.
- We confirm power and access. Voltage, amperage, plug type, ground conditions, clearances and any rules at your Bartow property are checked before the truck leaves.
- Our driver brings the unit about 37 road miles from Brandon, sets it on the pad and connects power. Non-kitchen setup is normally about an hour.
- You use it and extend it. If repairs or construction run long, call us and we extend the lease; when you are done we schedule pickup.
The same process works for planned jobs in Bartow, such as a remodel or a festival, and for emergencies at 2 a.m. You can add a mobile kitchen trailer, a dishwashing trailer or a restroom trailer to the same delivery.
Local Situations and Events in Bartow
Weather and climate in Bartow
Heat and humidity push compressors hard in Bartow. Condensers that struggle on a hot day can trip, freeze up or fail outright, and a failed system in Polk County can warm past the safe range in a few hours. The Central part of Florida is also known for the nation's most active lightning belt along the I-4 corridor.
Refrigerated container leasing in Bartow is therefore as much a heat-season tool as a hurricane tool.
Events and seasons in Bartow
Bartow is the Polk County seat in the heart of the Central Florida phosphate district.
For temporary crowds in Bartow, long-term walk-in freezer rentals in Bartow supplies cold storage outdoors, next to the kitchen or the loading dock where it is needed. Because Bartow is in Polk County, event planners can also pair the unit with a mobile kitchen, a dishwashing trailer or a restroom trailer in the same delivery.
Disaster recovery near Bartow
Hurricane Charley (August 13, 2004) struck Charlotte Harbor and cut a narrow, destructive path northeast through DeSoto, Hardee, Polk and Orange counties, leaving commercial kitchens and cold storage without power. Hurricane Irma (September 10–11, 2017) made landfall in the Florida Keys and again at Marco Island and then swept up the peninsula, producing one of the largest evacuations and power outages in state history. For Bartow, that history is a reminder that disaster recovery starts with basic needs: cold food, safe water and a place to cook. Emergency walk-in freezer rentals in Bartow gives county emergency managers, restaurants and relief kitchens a way to restore cold storage while permanent utilities are repaired. Recovery crews also need ${'}showers, restrooms and laundry, which we can add to the same delivery.
Who rents in Bartow
Bartow demand comes from restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens, grocery stores and convenience stores, hospitals, clinics and medical labs, municipal, county and state agencies, and disaster-response teams and emergency feeding operations. They are all commercial or industrial operations, which is the only customer base RMA Refrigeration Systems serves.
Each one has a different tolerance for downtime. A grocery loses margin by the hour, a hospital pharmacy loses compliance, and a packing house loses a harvest.
Food Safety Temperatures and Power Outages
The numbers explain the urgency. The FDA Food Code sets 41°F or colder for cold-held foods, so a warming walk-in in Bartow quickly becomes a food-safety problem.
FoodSafety.gov advises that food is generally safe for about four hours in a closed refrigerator without power, and about 48 hours in a full freezer. After that, Bartow businesses need alternative cold storage or must discard product. Read the details at FoodSafety.gov and the FDA Food Code. Health-department rules apply to your operation; ask your inspector what is required for a temporary unit in Polk County.
All Rental Services Available in Bartow
Refrigeration Trailer
Refrigerated trailer rentals for lease in Bartow. Walk-in coolers and freezers on wheels or at ground level. Rented by the week, month or longer for outages and projects.
Mobile Kitchen Trailer / Container
Commercial kitchen container for rent in Bartow. Pairs with refrigeration and dishwashing trailers. 24 ft to 40 ft layouts with commercial cooking lines.
Dishwashing Trailer
Portable dish trailer in Bartow. Restores dish capacity when a dish room is down. Sinks, soil tray and scraping table on the layouts we list.
Shower and Restroom Combination
Shower and restroom combination trailer rentals for lease in Bartow. Popular for crews, events and recovery sites. One trailer replaces separate shower and restroom units.
Shower Trailer
Shower trailer rentals in Bartow. Pairs with restroom and laundry trailers. Private stalls for crews, responders and events.
Restroom Trailer
Restroom trailer leasing in Bartow. Handwashing sink trailers for food service and events. Climate-controlled restroom trailers with sinks.
Laundry Trailer
Laundry trailer rentals in Bartow. Commercial washers and dryers in 20 ft to 30 ft units. Works for camps, care facilities and response teams.
Sleeper / Bunk Bed
Bunk bed trailer for rent in Bartow. Bunk bed sleeper trailers and 20 ft accommodation units. Insulated panels, air conditioning and egress windows, confirmed per unit.
Remote Man Camp / Basecamp / Workforce Housing
Remote man camp rentals for lease in Bartow. Phased delivery for fast-moving projects. Sleepers, showers, restrooms, laundry, kitchens and refrigeration.
Which Customers Rent Cold Storage in Bartow?
The reasons for renting vary by industry; here is how they apply around Bartow.
- Restaurants and caterers lose a night of sales and a walk-in of prep when a cooler quits, so a rented trailer or container parked beside the kitchen door keeps the line running.
- Grocery and convenience stores run thin margins on dairy, produce and frozen food, which makes a failed case or walk-in an urgent cold-storage problem.
- Hospitals, clinics and labs must hold food, specimens and medications within set temperature ranges, so backup refrigeration protects both patients and compliance.
- Municipal, county and state agencies use rentals for emergency feeding, points of distribution and facility downtime, and often need to book on short notice.
- Disaster-response teams and relief agencies need refrigeration, kitchens and sanitation deployed within hours and moved as the response shifts.
- Growers and packing houses must chill produce quickly after harvest, and a refrigerated container at the packing line stretches shelf life while buyers and trucks line up.
- Nursing homes and assisted living communities serve three meals a day to residents who cannot easily relocate, which makes continuity of cold storage and kitchens essential.
- Construction contractors and remote workforce camps need beds, showers, laundry, food and cold storage near a job that has no nearby hotel or restaurant.
All of these are commercial or industrial users. Your industry affects the temperature, inspection and permit questions we ask, so mention it when you call about Bartow.
Preferred Services for Bartow
Based on Bartow's size, setting and economy, these are the rentals we expect to be the most useful here. We can mix and match them on a single delivery.
- Refrigeration Trailer Cold storage is the first call in Bartow after outages, remodels and busy seasons.
- Restroom Trailer Job sites, markets and work crews around Bartow need sanitation that meets code and keeps people on site.
- Shower and Restroom Combination Combination trailers serve crews and event staff with showers and restrooms in one unit.
- Remote Man Camp / Basecamp / Workforce Housing Remote work near Bartow often needs beds, kitchens, showers and refrigeration delivered as one package.
Nearest Towns and Communities Near Bartow
For small towns, villages and quieter communities, the places where a cold-storage trailer, kitchen or camp is most likely to be needed near Bartow include Eagle Lake, Fort Meade, Mulberry, Lake Wales, and Auburndale. Beyond Bartow, we deliver to the surrounding communities. Here are the 24 nearest places in our service area.
Eagle Lake, a city in Polk County, is about 7.3 miles northeast of Bartow (population 3,008), also in Polk County, which simplifies delivery logistics. Typical renters there are restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. Crews can reach Bartow from Eagle Lake in roughly 9 road miles. Laundry trailers are available there too. Fort Meade (Polk County) lies 8.4 miles south of Bartow (population 5,100), inside Polk County. Fort Meade customers tend to be restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. Expect about 11 road miles between Fort Meade and Bartow. Dishwashing trailers are available there too. Mulberry (Polk County) lies 10 miles west of Bartow (population 3,952), also in Polk County, which simplifies delivery logistics. Mulberry is next to the 2016 New Wales phosphate-stack sinkhole at the Mosaic fertilizer plant, a notable karst-geology event. Mulberry customers tend to be restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. The run from Mulberry to Bartow is about 13 road miles. Mobile kitchen trailers are available there too. Winter Haven, a city in Polk County, is about 12 miles northeast of Bartow (population 49,219), inside Polk County. Typical renters there are restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. Crews can reach Bartow from Winter Haven in roughly 15 road miles. Refrigeration trailers are available there too. Lake Wales (Polk County) lies 14 miles east of Bartow (population 16,361), also in Polk County, which simplifies delivery logistics. Lake Wales is home to Bok Tower Gardens and sits in the central ridge citrus district. Lake Wales customers tend to be restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. The run from Lake Wales to Bartow is about 17 road miles. Laundry trailers are available there too. Lakeland (Polk County) lies 14 miles northwest of Bartow (population 112,641), inside Polk County. Lakeland customers tend to be restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. Crews can reach Bartow from Lakeland in roughly 18 road miles. Shower trailers are available there too. To the north, Auburndale is a city about 15 miles from Bartow (population 15,616), also in Polk County, which simplifies delivery logistics. Expect calls from restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores in Auburndale. Crews can reach Bartow from Auburndale in roughly 19 road miles. Refrigeration trailers are available there too. Highland Park, a village in Polk County, is about 16 miles east of Bartow (population 264), inside Polk County. Highland Park customers tend to be restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. Expect about 20 road miles between Highland Park and Bartow. Shower & restroom combos are available there too.
To the northeast, Dundee is a town about 16 miles from Bartow (population 5,235), in the same county, so one dispatch can cover both. Expect calls from restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores in Dundee. The run from Dundee to Bartow is about 20 road miles. Mobile kitchen trailers are available there too. Lake Alfred (Polk County) lies 16 miles north of Bartow (population 6,374), also in Polk County, which simplifies delivery logistics. Typical renters there are restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. The run from Lake Alfred to Bartow is about 20 road miles. Restroom trailers are available there too. Lake Hamilton (Polk County) lies 16 miles northeast of Bartow (population 1,537), in the same county, so one dispatch can cover both. Typical renters there are restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. Crews can reach Bartow from Lake Hamilton in roughly 20 road miles. Remote man camp & basecamp are available there too. Bowling Green (Hardee County) lies 17 miles south of Bartow (population 2,405), served from the same Brandon base with a longer run. Typical renters there are restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. Crews can reach Bartow from Bowling Green in roughly 22 road miles. Sleeper / bunk bed are available there too. To the east, Hillcrest Heights is a town about 18 miles from Bartow (population 243), also in Polk County, which simplifies delivery logistics. Demand in Hillcrest Heights usually comes from restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. The run from Hillcrest Heights to Bartow is about 22 road miles. Remote man camp & basecamp are available there too. Haines City, a city in Polk County, is about 20 miles northeast of Bartow (population 26,669), also in Polk County, which simplifies delivery logistics. Haines City customers tend to be restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. Expect about 25 road miles between Haines City and Bartow. Refrigeration trailers are available there too. To the northwest, Plant City is a city about 20 miles from Bartow (population 39,764), a short hop across the border into Hillsborough County. Plant City sits in the heart of eastern Hillsborough County's winter strawberry belt, where growers need cold storage to chill fruit quickly after picking. Expect calls from restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores in Plant City. Crews can reach Bartow from Plant City in roughly 25 road miles. Mobile kitchen trailers are available there too. Polk City, a city in Polk County, is about 20 miles north of Bartow (population 2,713), in the same county, so one dispatch can cover both. Polk City customers tend to be restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. Expect about 25 road miles between Polk City and Bartow. Shower trailers are available there too.
Frostproof, a city in Polk County, is about 20 miles southeast of Bartow (population 3,273), inside Polk County. Typical renters there are restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. The run from Frostproof to Bartow is about 26 road miles. Mobile kitchen trailers are available there too. To the northeast, Davenport is a city about 23 miles from Bartow (population 9,043), also in Polk County, which simplifies delivery logistics. Demand in Davenport usually comes from restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. Expect about 29 road miles between Davenport and Bartow. Sleeper / bunk bed are available there too. Wauchula, a city in Hardee County, is about 23 miles south of Bartow (population 4,900), a short hop across the border into Hardee County. Wauchula was struck by Hurricane Charley on August 13, 2004 and remains a citrus and phosphate-area community. Typical renters there are restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. The run from Wauchula to Bartow is about 29 road miles. Refrigeration trailers are available there too. Valrico, a unincorporated community in Hillsborough County, is about 25 miles west of Bartow, a short hop across the border into Hillsborough County. Valrico customers tend to be restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. The run from Valrico to Bartow is about 31 road miles. Remote man camp & basecamp are available there too. Dover (Hillsborough County) lies 26 miles west of Bartow, a short hop across the border into Hillsborough County. Typical renters there are restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores. Crews can reach Bartow from Dover in roughly 32 road miles. Shower trailers are available there too. Roughly 27 miles to the south is Zolfo Springs, a town in Hardee County (population 1,737), served from the same Brandon base with a longer run. Expect calls from restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores in Zolfo Springs. The run from Zolfo Springs to Bartow is about 34 road miles. Mobile kitchen trailers are available there too. Roughly 28 miles to the southeast is Avon Park, a city in Highlands County (population 9,658), served from the same Brandon base with a longer run. Avon Park sits beside the Avon Park Air Force Range, a major military training facility. Expect calls from restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores in Avon Park. The run from Avon Park to Bartow is about 35 road miles. Restroom trailers are available there too. Roughly 29 miles to the west is Seffner, a unincorporated community in Hillsborough County, a short hop across the border into Hillsborough County. Expect calls from restaurants, caterers and commissary kitchens and grocery stores and convenience stores in Seffner. The run from Seffner to Bartow is about 36 road miles. Mobile kitchen trailers are available there too.
Browse the full Florida service-area directory to find another town, or call (656) 261-5179 and tell us the address.
Service Reach Around Bartow by Direction
One call can cover more than Bartow. This compass view lists the places within roughly 70 miles that share routes with Bartow.
- North: Auburndale (15 mi), Lake Alfred (16 mi), Polk City (20 mi), and Clermont (45 mi).
- Northeast: Eagle Lake (7 mi), Winter Haven (12 mi), Dundee (16 mi), and Lake Hamilton (16 mi).
- East: Lake Wales (14 mi), Highland Park (16 mi), and Hillcrest Heights (18 mi).
- Southeast: Frostproof (20 mi), Avon Park (28 mi), Sebring (37 mi), and Lake Placid (49 mi).
- South: Fort Meade (8 mi), Bowling Green (17 mi), Wauchula (23 mi), and Zolfo Springs (27 mi).
- Southwest: Wimauma (33 mi), Palmetto (52 mi), Bradenton (54 mi), and Sarasota (58 mi).
- West: Mulberry (10 mi), Valrico (25 mi), Dover (26 mi), and Seffner (29 mi).
- Northwest: Lakeland (14 mi), Plant City (20 mi), Zephyrhills (33 mi), and Wesley Chapel (37 mi).
Bartow Rental Pricing Estimate
Planning prices for Bartow, based on a delivery distance of about 37 road miles from Brandon (an estimated $260 delivery allowance). Refrigeration rows use our Tier 1 emergency rates for each rental period.
| Equipment | 1–6 days | 8–14 days | 15 days–1 month | 3+ months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 ft Refrigerated Trailer | $1,495+ $260 delivery est. = $1,755 | $1,695+ $260 delivery est. = $1,955 | $1,995+ $260 delivery est. = $2,255 | $2,195+ $260 delivery est. = $2,455 |
| 20 ft Refrigerated Trailer | $1,595+ $260 delivery est. = $1,855 | $1,895+ $260 delivery est. = $2,155 | $1,995+ $260 delivery est. = $2,255 | $1,895+ $260 delivery est. = $2,155 |
| 20 ft Refrigerated Container | $2,495+ $260 delivery est. = $2,755 | $2,495+ $260 delivery est. = $2,755 | $2,995+ $260 delivery est. = $3,255 | $2,995+ $260 delivery est. = $3,255 |
| 40 ft Refrigerated Container | $3,495+ $260 delivery est. = $3,755 | $3,495+ $260 delivery est. = $3,755 | $3,995+ $260 delivery est. = $4,255 | $3,995+ $260 delivery est. = $4,255 |
| Equipment | Starting price | Estimated with delivery to Bartow |
|---|---|---|
| 24 ft Mobile Kitchen | from $4,995 | $5,255 with delivery est. |
| 22–26 ft Low-Temp Dish Trailer | from $4,995 | $5,255 with delivery est. |
| 13 ft Luxury Shower-Restroom Combo (3 stalls) | from $2,995 | $3,255 with delivery est. |
| 20 ft Shower Container (5 stalls) | from $3,995 | $4,255 with delivery est. |
| 20 ft Laundry Container | from $3,995 | $4,255 with delivery est. |
| 20 ft Accommodation (Contractor) | from $2,995 | $3,255 with delivery est. |
Here is what typical Bartow rentals might cost using our planning rates.
- Overnight outage (12 ft refrigerated trailer, 1–6 days). A Bartow restaurant loses its walk-in on a weekend. Equipment $1,495 plus an estimated $260 delivery is about $1,755 before taxes and site-specific charges.
- Two-week remodel (20 ft refrigerated trailer, 8–14 days). A Bartow grocery or care facility closes a cooler for repairs. Equipment $1,895 plus about $260 delivery is roughly $2,155.
- Long project (20 ft refrigerated container, 3+ months). A Bartow packing house or relief operation needs ground-level storage. The 3+ month starting rate of $2,995 plus about $260 delivery is roughly $3,255, depending on how rental periods are billed on your quote.
Pricing disclaimer. Figures are preliminary planning estimates, not a quote or a contract. Equipment rates are RMA Refrigeration Systems starting prices for the listed rental period; the delivery figure is an estimate that grows with distance from our Brandon, Florida base (about 37 road miles to this location). Final pricing depends on the exact unit and tier, rental length, customer type, site access, power and water connections, setup, pickup, taxes, any fuel or after-hours charges, and availability. Call (656) 261-5179 or send the quote form for an exact written price.
Why Choose RMA Refrigeration Systems in Bartow
Reliable infrastructure matters most when conditions are hardest, whether that is a renovation in Bartow, a remote project or an emergency after a storm. RMA Refrigeration Systems focuses on commercial and industrial rentals and stays reachable around the clock.
- Accelerated Deployment. A Brandon base means a faster run to Bartow than a dispatch from out of state.
- 24/7 Emergency Service. Our line at (656) 261-5179 is open 24 hours a day for emergency refrigeration and rental calls.
- End-to-End Project Support. One contact manages selection, delivery, hookup and return for your Bartow site.
- Flexible Rental Solutions. Short-term and long-term terms are available, and you can extend by phone.
- Heavy-Duty Commercial Equipment. Commercial-grade refrigeration made for hot, humid Polk County summers.
- Experienced Logistics Coordination. Our dispatchers think through gates, turns, pads and plugs so the delivery in Bartow goes smoothly.
Why Clients Trust Us
Trust starts with facts you can check: a Florida base in Brandon, a published phone number that is answered 24/7, written estimates with the delivery shown, and equipment details listed on every service page. We serve commercial and industrial customers only and do not publish reviews or ratings until we have approved customer feedback to share.
Bartow Rental FAQs
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Sources and Notes
- Bartow, Florida (reference article); coordinates, area and place boundaries from the U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer Files; population from the 2020 Census.
- NOAA National Hurricane Center and NWS Melbourne for weather background.
- Florida Division of Emergency Management for evacuation and shelter information.
- Hurricane Milton, October 9, 2024 (storm background)
- Hurricane Ian, September 28, 2022 (storm background)
- Hurricane Irma, September 10–11, 2017 (storm background)
- The January 2010 cold wave, January 2010 (storm background)
Local facts are drawn from public sources; check current conditions and project status with official county and city sources before relying on them for planning.