FDOT_specs.pdf

This is a specifications document from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) related to the City of Fort Myers' Invitation to Bid (ITB 26-023) for riprap, aggregate base material, and sand procurement. The City seeks qualified contractors to supply materials including various types of riprap, rubblized materials, limerock, aggregate base, fine aggregate for concrete, sand for asphalt, and coarse aggregate, with all materials required to meet FDOT Standard Specifications and specific gradation and quality standards. The solicitation includes twelve line items for pricing submission, ranging from crushed concrete stabilized base to Portland cement. The question submission deadline is January 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with bid submissions due February 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM through the City's OpenGov electronic portal. The proposed City Council approval date is March 2, 2026. The contract term is three years with two optional one-year renewal periods and potential month-to-month extensions thereafter.

Pricing must be submitted on a unit cost basis, with no specific guaranteed minimum or maximum purchase amounts specified; the City reserves the right to award to one or more contractors based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder selection. Contractors must hold a Florida business license, have operated under their current company name for at least five consecutive years, maintain no outstanding debts with the City, and carry comprehensive automobile and general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 plus workers' compensation coverage. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation goals are established with specific requirements for minority and women's business enterprise involvement. All materials must include certified weight tickets upon delivery and be free from contaminants. Contractors must comply with E-Verify requirements, drug-free workplace certification, federal regulations including the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, Build America Buy America requirements, and human trafficking prohibitions. Federal funding considerations may apply, which could impact contractor eligibility and material sourcing requirements.