FSA25-TRS27.0_Bid_Calendar.pdf

This is a Bid Calendar document from the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) Cooperative Purchasing Program for Solicitation FSA25-TRS27.0, specifically related to a tire procurement contract. The bid calendar outlines a comprehensive timeline for the tire procurement process, beginning with a bid announcement on 9/26/2024 and 10/16/2024, followed by a Voluntary Interested Bidder Workshop on 12/2/2024 and a Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting on 12/12/2024. Key dates include New Items & Specifications Submissions due by 12/6/2024, Requests for Clarifications due by 12/23/2024, and the Bid System opening on 1/15/2025. The solicitation establishes a 24-month contract from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2027, with bid submissions due by 2/5/2025, public bid opening on 2/6/2025, and bid evaluations occurring from 2/10/2025 to 2/13/2025.

The document includes a "Cone of Silence" period from 1/15/2025 to 2/18/2025, during which communication restrictions are likely in place. The FSA plans to post Bid Tabulations on 2/6/2025, declare Intent to Award on 2/18/2025, and finalize the award on 4/1/2025. The procurement is structured as a cooperative purchasing program, allowing multiple manufacturers and authorized representatives to potentially participate in the tire and related services contract. The calendar provides a transparent and structured approach to the solicitation process, with clear milestones and expectations for potential vendors interested in supplying tires to Florida law enforcement agencies.