Attachment_K-PUR_1808_Common_Carrier_or_Contracted_Carrier_Attestation_Form.docx

The document is an Attachment K Common Carrier or Contracted Carrier Attestation Form (PUR 1808) from the Florida Department of Management Services, specifically related to a Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gas State Term Contract. The solicitation seeks to establish a statewide contract for LP gas purchase, delivery, and related tank services across Florida's 67 counties, with two primary delivery groups: Bobtail Delivery (Group A) for deliveries up to 4,500 gallons and Transport Delivery (Group B) for deliveries over 4,500 gallons. The bid is due on September 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, with an anticipated contract term beginning upon execution. The Department reserves the right to award to one or multiple bidders statewide or by region, with the potential for up to three contracts per county if bids are within 20 percent of each other.

Vendors must provide pricing through a markup system based on the Hattiesburg Average propane price, with options for both customer-owned and vendor-owned tanks. Bidders are required to be licensed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and comply with Gas Processors Association (GPA) 2140 standards. The existing contract has an average annual agency spend of $6,012,981.85, though future purchasing volumes are not guaranteed. The contract allows for potential three-year renewals and includes provisions for pricing adjustments based on the Producer Price Index. Vendors must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace Vendor Information Portal and the Business Network, and must complete various compliance forms, including mandatory certifications regarding forced labor, drug-free workplace, and principal place of business. Financial consequences for non-performance include penalties of $250 per day for late quarterly sales reports and $100 per day for late transaction fee reports.