IFB_24_25-25_Legal_Ad.pdf

This document is a legal advertisement and public notice from the Orlando Sentinel for the City of Sanford, Florida, soliciting competitive sealed proposals for an Information Center Outdoor Kiosk project through Invitation for Bid (IFB) 24/25-25. The procurement seeks a digital kiosk solution with dual-sided 55-inch high-brightness display screens, an infrared touch frame, two ruggedized content PCs, and comprehensive software configuration. The bid documents will be available at 230 E. 1st Street in Sanford, with sealed responses due on May 19, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. local time. The contract term is anticipated to be one year with potential one-year renewal periods, not exceeding five total years.

The legal notice indicates that the City will evaluate bids based on bidders' ability, capacity, skill, reputation, experience, and financial resources, with the intent to award to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Written questions must be submitted by May 8, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. local time. While specific budget details are not provided, the procurement encompasses hardware, programming, installation, shipping, monthly cellular connectivity, and annual web-based content management. The kiosk will be installed in a historic area of Sanford, with the City providing the installation pad, electrical infrastructure, and cable work. Bidders are required to complete attachments including a drug-free workplace certification, conflict of interest statement, and E-Verify compliance.