Addendum 1 - COE 7.24.26.pdf
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- Florida Military Benefits Guides
- Solicitation number
- ITB-16441
- Issued by
- Leon County, Florida
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This is Addendum No. 1 to an Invitation to Bid (ITB No. 26-ITB-004-KP) issued by the Florida Department of Commerce for the development and publication of the Florida Military Benefits Guide. The addendum, dated July 24, 2026, revises the Calendar of Events for the solicitation. Key dates have been accelerated: Technical questions from prospective vendors are due July 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM; the anticipated posting of Questions and Answers has been moved from July 31, 2026 to July 24, 2026; sealed bids are now due August 6, 2026 at 2:30 PM (previously August 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM); and bid opening will occur August 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM (previously August 13, 2026). The Notice of Intent to Award is anticipated for August 2026. Bids must be submitted to 107 East Madison Street, Caldwell Building, Tallahassee, Florida 32399. All dates and times referenced are in Eastern Standard Time.
The solicitation seeks qualified graphic design firms to submit competitive sealed bids for the comprehensive development, design, and publication of the Florida Military Benefits Guide. The primary deliverable includes 6,000 bound copies (approximately 5 inches by 8 inches) to be delivered to 12 Florida military installations and the Department of Commerce within 120 calendar days of contract execution. The contract is structured as fixed-price with separate pricing for Year One (2026-2027) and Year Two (2027-2028), with optional renewal pricing available for Years 2028-2029 and 2029-2030. The anticipated contract period runs from August 2026 through July 2028. Bidders must provide three client references for similar work completed within the past three years and submit documentation of drug-free workplace certification, debarment status, and conflict of interest disclosure. All intellectual property rights, including copyright, become the exclusive property of the Department upon creation. Liquidated damages of $375.00 per business day apply for failure to meet the 120-day deadline, and additional damages of $250.00 per calendar day may be assessed for up to 60 days if termination for cause occurs. Bids remain firm for 180 days after submission.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| Commerce_Vendor_Core_Contract_6.12.26.pdf | ||
| 26-ITB-004-KP (FL Military Benefits Guides).pdf | ||
| Addendum 3 - COE 8.31.26.pdf | ||
| Addendum 2 - QA -Final.pdf |
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Ron DeSantis GOVERNOR J. Alex Kelly SECRETARY
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
ADDENDUM NO. 1
SOLICITATION TYPE: Invitation to Bid (ITB)
SOLICITATION NUMBER: 26-ITB-004-KP
SOLICITATION TITLE: Florida Military Benefits Guides
RESPONSE OPENING DATE: 8/13/2026 @ 3:00 PM
ADDENDUM NUMBER: 1
ADDENDUM PURPOSE: Calendar of Events
ADDENDUM DATE: 7/24/2026
The Department hereby amends ITB No. 26-ITB-004-KP as noted within this Addendum. For revisions, underlines represent additions and strikethroughs represent deletions. In the event of a conflict between previously released information and the information contained herein, the information herein shall control. The information in this addendum is hereby made part of this solicitation. All other terms and conditions of the ITB remain in effect.
FAILURE TO FILE A PROTEST WITHIN THE TIME PRESCRIBED IN SECTION 120.57(3), FLORIDA STATUTES, OR FAILURE TO POST THE BOND OR OTHER SECURITY REQUIRED BY LAW WITHIN THE TIME ALLOWED FOR FILING A BOND SHALL CONSTITUTE A WAIVER OF PROCEEDINGS UNDER CHAPTER 120, FLORIDA
STATUTES.
Any protest concerning this agency decision or intended decision must be timely filed with the Agency Clerk. Protests may be filed by courier, hand delivery, or U.S. mail at: Agency Clerk, Florida Department of Commerce, Office of the General Counsel, 107 East Madison Street, MSC 110, Caldwell Building, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4128. Protests may also be filed by fax at (850) 921-3230, or by email at agency.clerk@commerce.fl.gov within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, and Chapter 28-110, Florida Administrative Code (“F.A.C.”). It is the filing party’s responsibility to meet all filing deadlines. The Procurement Officer should be listed and copied in such filings.
The enclosed information has been provided for consideration in the preparation of your response to the above-mentioned solicitation.
This Addendum also includes the following:
Change No. 1 mailto:agency.clerk@commerce.fl.gov
ADDENDUM NO. 1
7/24/2026
B.8 Calendar of Events, is hereby revised as follows:
B.8 Calendar of Events
The anticipated Calendar of Events consists of important actions and dates/times by which the actions must be taken or completed. If the Department finds it necessary to change any of these dates/times, it will be accomplished by an addendum. Time is stated in terms of Eastern Standard Time (EST) in Tallahassee, Florida.
Calendar of Events Date and Time (EST)
1.
Date of Issuance and publication on the Florida Vendor Information Portal (VIP) website at:
https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/search/bids July 7, 2026
2. Technical Questions due from prospective Vendors (Only email inquiries will be accepted.)
July 14, 2026 2:00 P.M.
3.
Anticipated Posting of Questions and Answers to the Florida Vendor Information Portal (VIP) website (via addendum) at:
https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/search/bids
July 31, 2026 July 24, 2026
4.
Bids Due
107 East Madison Street, Caldwell Building Tallahassee, Florida 32399
August 13, 2026 August 6, 2026
2:30 P.M.
5.
Bids Opened
107 East Madison Street, Caldwell Building Tallahassee, Florida 32399
August 13, 2026 August 6, 2026
3:00 P.M.
6. Anticipated Posting of Notice of Intent to Award August, 2026
B.8 Calendar of Events, is hereby revised as follows:
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