FDLE-ITB-2644 Written Answers to Questions.pdf

This document contains written answers to bidder questions for an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) for professional moving and relocation services. The ITB solicits bids for relocating the Fort Myers Regional Operations Center from two existing facilities to a new 64,000-square-foot facility at 16595 Oriole Road in Fort Myers, Florida. The project encompasses approximately 40,000 square feet of usable office space plus a 9,600-square-foot off-site warehouse and includes movement of disassembled computers, office equipment, furniture, file cabinets, laboratory equipment, and boxes. The relocation will be executed in five phases between August 1, 2026, and October 31, 2026. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit occurred on May 21-22, 2026; written bidder questions were due by May 29, 2026, with answers posted by June 3, 2026. Bids were due June 11, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. ET with public opening at 3:00 p.m. ET. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest Grand Total price for all phases plus hourly labor rate for surplus property removal.

Qualified bidders must hold a current Intrastate Movers (IM) license from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, demonstrate a minimum of two years of commercial moving experience with businesses of similar size and security levels, and maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance and Commercial General Liability Insurance with the State of Florida listed as an additional insured. Pricing must be firm and fixed, inclusive of all labor, equipment, materials, transportation, and associated costs, with separate pricing required for Phases I through IV and an hourly rate for surplus property removal. No set-asides, preferences, or disadvantaged enterprise designations are specified for this procurement. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified. Payment will be made within 40 days of receipt of proper invoices and completion of services. The FDLE retains the right to increase or decrease quantities and reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive minor irregularities, or re-solicit if necessary. No specific award value or budget range has been disclosed in the available documentation.