06. Appendix C.docx

Appendix C is a Contract Disputes Form required by the Florida Department of Financial Services for the Law Enforcement Vehicle Upfitting solicitation. Respondents must disclose all contract disputes occurring within the three years prior to bid submission, including circumstances involving default, breach, judicial action, or assessed fines or damages on an organizational or enterprise level. The form requires vendors to identify each disputed contract, explain the nature of the dispute, and describe how it was resolved. Respondents must report disputes related to the provision of commodities and services in the United States that may impact their ability to perform the services described in this solicitation. The deadline for bid responses is March 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, with a public response opening scheduled for 3:30 PM the same day in Tallahassee or via conference call. The initial contract term is three years from execution, with an option to renew for up to three additional years subject to satisfactory performance and available funding.

No specific financial amounts or budget ranges are disclosed in this form document. The solicitation requires all respondents to complete mandatory certifications, including Florida Department of State registration, E-Verify enrollment, and confirmation of non-participation in boycotts of Israel. A mandatory $200,000 commercial general liability insurance policy is required to cover vandalism, damage, and theft of vehicles in the contractor's possession. Financial consequences for non-performance include a $2,100 penalty per missed biannual meeting and five percent invoice deductions for failure to accept vehicle delivery or complete work on schedule, with additional five percent deductions for every seven calendar days of delay. Contracts valued at $1 million or more trigger additional scrutiny requirements regarding companies on lists related to Sudan, Iran, Cuba, or Syria. No incumbent contractor is identified, and all qualified vendors meeting mandatory criteria are eligible to respond.