FSA26EQU24.0Intent_to_Award.pdf

This Intent to Award document pertains to the Florida Sheriffs Association's Invitation to Bid FSA26-EQU24.0 for equipment procurement. The solicitation establishes a 24-month contract running from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2028, to procure construction equipment, material handling equipment, transportation equipment, and grounds care equipment from manufacturers and authorized manufacturer representatives. The bid submission deadline is September 1, 2026, via the VendorLink system, with public bid opening scheduled for September 2, 2026. An optional Interested Bidder Workshop is set for June 3, 2026, and a mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting is scheduled for July 14, 2026. The Intent to Award is anticipated on September 23, 2026, with Final Award on October 1, 2026. Bidders may submit new items and specifications through June 12, 2026, and a Cone of Silence will be in effect from July 31 through September 23, 2026.

Bid packages must include itemized pricing, build sheets, and optional pricing in specified formats, with bid prices remaining firm for sixty calendar days from the date of bid opening. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder by brand, manufacturer, and specification. The solicitation documents do not specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, or other protected classifications. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation, and the solicitation does not disclose estimated award values or budget ranges. Bidders must submit comprehensive qualification packets including SunBiz registration, E-Verify compliance, anti-human trafficking attestations, workers' compensation documentation, drug-free workplace certifications, federal compliance certifications, W-9 forms, and valid certificates of insurance. The Florida Sheriffs Association reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive irregularities at its discretion.