Form 7 - Addendum Acknowledgement.docx

The document is a Form 7 Addendum Acknowledgement Form related to the Florida Division of Emergency Management's (FDEM) Request for Proposals (RFP-DEM-24-25-018) for Emergency Fueling Contracts. The solicitation seeks qualified vendors to provide comprehensive fuel, equipment, and personnel resources for emergency preparedness and disaster response scenarios, with requirements including a minimum fleet of 20 vehicles deployable within 24 hours and 100 vehicles within 7 days. The contract will support multiple fuel types such as gasoline, diesel, aviation, marine, and propane, with key dates including a question submission deadline of April 24, 2025, proposal due date of May 13, 2025, a public opening on May 14, 2025, and an anticipated Notice of Intent to Award by June 24, 2025. The contract will have an initial three-year term with the possibility of three additional one-year renewals.

Vendors must provide a $5 million performance bond and maintain extensive insurance coverage, with evaluation criteria including 150 points for technical proposals, 80 points for vendor resources, and 70 points for price proposal. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the solicitation suggests potential preferences for Certified Minority Business Enterprises. Contractors will be required to complete multiple compliance forms, including attestations regarding labor practices, foreign country connections, and subcontractor relationships. The contract usage will be entirely dependent on agency needs, supporting the State Emergency Response Team (SERT) during various emergency activations, with no guaranteed minimum purchase quantity specified.