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State of Florida Department of Transportation

INVITATION TO BID

Deicer Pellets

DOT-ITB-26-3009-SC

CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS:

Sommer Crews, Procurement Agent sommer.crews@dot.state.fl.us Phone: (850)330-1341

1074 Highway 77 Chipley, Florida 32428

State of Florida Department of Transportation

1074 Highway 77 Chipley, Florida 32428

INVITATION TO BID REGISTRATION

PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS FORM ASAP

E-MAIL TO sommer.crews@dot.state.fl.us

Bid Number: DOT-ITB-26-3009-SC

Title: Deicer Pellets

Bid Due Date & Time (On or Before): See “TIMELINE” in Introduction Section

Potential bidders should notify our office by returning this Bid Registration Form as soon as possible after downloading. Complete the information below e-mail to sommer.crews@dot.state.fl.us

THE INVITATION TO BID DOCUMENT YOU RECEIVED IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Notice of changes (Addenda), will be posted on the Florida Vendor Information Portal at https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/, under this bid number, click on “Search Advertisements”, click on the drop-down arrow beside the box under Advertisement Type, select Invitation to Bid, click on the drop-down arrow beside the box for Organization, select FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, then go to the bottom of the same page and click on Advertisement Search. It is the responsibility of all potential bidders to monitor this site for any changing information prior to submitting your bid.

Company Name:

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Telephone: ( ) Contact Person:

Internet E-Mail Address: __________________________________________________

For further information on this process, e-mail or telephone:

Sommer Crews Procurement Agent (850)330-1341 sommer.crews@dot.state.fl.us https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/

Respondent Vendor Name:

Vendor FEIN:

Vendor’s Authorized Representative Name and Title:

Address:

City: State: Zip:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

Section 287.135, Florida Statutes, prohibits a company or other entity from bidding on, submitting a proposal for, or entering into or renewing a contract for goods or services of: i) $100,000 or more if, at the time of bidding on, submitting a proposal for, or entering into or renewing such contract , the company or other entity is on the Scrutinized Companies or Other Entities that Boycott Israel List, created pursuant to Section 215.4725, Florida Statutes, or is engaged in a boycott of Israel; and, ii) $1,000,000 or more if, at the time of bidding on, submitting a proposal for, or entering into or renewing such contract, the company or other entity is on either the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Terrorism Sectors List, created pursuant to Section 215.473, Florida Statutes, or is engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria.

As the authorized representative of the company or other entity identified above in the section entitled “Respondent Vendor Name”, I hereby certify that the company or other entity is not listed on either the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Terrorism Sectors List, or the Scrutinized Companies or Other Entities that Boycott Israel List. I further certify that the company or other entity is not engaged in a boycott of Israel and is not engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria. I understand that pursuant to Section 287.135, Florida Statutes, the submission of a false certification may subject the company to civil penalties, attorney’s fees, costs, and/or ineligibility to bid on future contracts.

Certified By:

who is authorized to sign on behalf of the above referenced company.

Authorized Signature Print Name and Title:

Date:

PAGE 1: EXHIBIT A: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Exhibit A

Technical Specifications

DOT-ITB-26-3009-SC

Deicer Pellets

Bulk delivery of 1000KG bag 97% Anhydrous Sodium Acetate deicer to be delivered on an as needed basis to:

o Florida Department of Transportation

Midway Operations Center

17 Commerce Blvd.

Midway, FL 32343-6601 o Florida Department of Transportation

Milton Operations Center

6025 Old Bagdad Highway

Milton, FL 32583.

o Florida Department of Transportation

Marianna Operations Center

2956 State Correctional Road

Marianna, FL 32448 o Florida Department of Transportation

Ponce de Leon Operations Center

1723 Sunrise Circle

Ponce de Leon, FL 32455 o Florida Department of Transportation

Panama City Operations 3633 Highway 390 Panama City, FL 32405

Minimum 15 Bags per load.

Price per bag.

Delivery of 97% Anhydrous Sodium Acetate Deicer must be made to the location(s) specified in the order as soon as possible after order receipt.

PAGE 2: EXHIBIT A: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Forty (40) 50-55 lb bags, 97% Anhydrous Sodium Acetate Deicer to be delivered on an as needed basis to:

o Florida Department of Transportation

Attn: Warehouse

758 NW Lake Jeffery Road

Lake City, FL 32055 o Florida Department of Transportation

Attn: Warehouse

5301 NE 39th Avenue

Gainesville, FL 32609 o Florida Department of Transportation

Attn: Warehouse

1820 South Young Boulevard

Chiefland, FL 32626 o Florida Department of Transportation

Attn: Warehouse

657 Plantation Road

Perry, FL 32348 o Florida Department of Transportation

Attn: Warehouse

3600 DOT Road

St. Augustine, FL 32095 o Florida Department of Transportation

Attn: Warehouse

838 Ellis Road

Jacksonville, FL 32205

Price for forty (40) 50-55 lb bags delivered with product.

Delivery of 97% Anhydrous Sodium Acetate Deicer must be made to the location(s) specified in the order as soon as possible after order receipt.

Bidder’s Name___________________________

PAGE 1: EXHIBIT B: BID PRICE SHEET

EXHIBIT B

BID PRICE SHEET

DOT-ITB-26-3009-SC

Solid Deicer/1000 kg. bag 97% Anhydrous Sodium Acetate, Dry, Non-Hazardous Deicing Pellets

Instructions:

Bidders do not have to provide bids for all sections but are required to provide a bid for all locations in the desired section(s).

All prices shall include any cost associated with the purchase except freight.

Freight/Transport costs will be reimbursed at actual documented cost per order.

Lowest bidder(s) will be determined by the lowest Total of each individual section. Multiple contracts may be awarded from this solicitation.

Section A

Quantity Unit Unit Rate Total

(1000 kg Bag) Bags

Section B

Quantity Unit Unit Rate Total

(1000 kg Bag) Bags

Section C

Quantity Unit Unit Rate Total

(55-lb Bags) Bags

Section D

Quantity Unit Unit Rate Total

(55-lb Bag)

Bags

Bidder’s Name___________________________

PAGE 2: EXHIBIT B: BID PRICE SHEET

RENEWAL: see Introduction Section #7.

THE UNIT PRICE(s) WILL APPLY TO THE INITIAL TERM AND ANY RENEWAL PERIODS.

MFMP Transaction Fee: All payment(s) to the vendor resulting from this competitive solicitation WILL be subject to the MFMP Transaction Fee in accordance with the attached Form PUR 1000 General Contract Condition #7d. The Transaction Fees imposed shall be based upon the date of issuance of the payment.

NOTE: In submitting a response, the bidder acknowledges they have read and agree to the solicitation terms and conditions and their submission is made in conformance with those terms and conditions.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: I certify that I have read and agree to abide by all terms and conditions of this solicitation and that I am authorized to sign for the bidder. I certify that the response submitted is made in conformance with all requirements of the solicitation.

Bidder:__________________________________________ FEID #______________________________

Address: City, State, Zip: _______________________________

Phone: _______________________________ Fax: _________________________________________

E-mail: _____________________________________________________________________________

Authorized Signature:___________________________________________ Date: __________________

Printed/Typed: ___________________________________________Title: ________________________

ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS

Bid Number: DOT-ITB-26-3009-SC

Title: Deicer Pellets

NOTE: ALL ORDERS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO:

FEDERAL EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (FEID):

VENDOR:

ADDRESS:

CITY, STATE, ZIP:

TELEPHONE:

TOLL FREE NO:

DELIVERY: DELIVERY WILL BE MADE WITHIN DAYS AFTER RECEIPT

OF PURCHASE ORDER.

PRODUCT INFORMATION: DIRECT QUESTIONS TO:

NAME & TITLE:

ADDRESS:

CITY, STATE, ZIP:

TELEPHONE:

TOLL FREE NO.: :

E-MAIL ADDRESS:

WEB ADDRESS:

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

PURCHASE ORDER TERMS & CONDITIONS

375-040-55

PROCUREMENT

OGC – 09/25

Purchase Order No.:

Appropriation Bill Number(s) / Line Item Number(s) for 1st year of contract, pursuant to s. 216.313, F.S.:

(required for contracts in excess of $5 million)

1. SERVICES AND PERFORMANCE

A. The Department does hereby retain the Vendor to furnish, within the manner and at the location specified, certain services, information and items as specified in the competitive procurement documents, the completed purchase order form, and attached Exhibits which are integral parts of this purchase order contract (hereinafter called the Purchase Order). If additional terms and conditions of the Vendor are attached, only those provisions not in conflict with the State of Florida Purchase Order Conditions and Instructions and Purchase Order Terms and Conditions herein may be made a part of this Purchase Order. The Purchase Order Terms and Conditions, whether generic or specific, shall take precedence over and supersede any inconsistent or conflicting provision in the State of Florida Purchase Order Conditions and Instructions, and any attached terms and conditions of the Vendor.

B. Before making any additions or deletions to the work described in this Purchase Order, and before undertaking any changes or revisions to such work, the parties shall negotiate any necessary cost changes and the Department shall issue a Change Order covering such work and compensation.

Reference herein to this Purchase Order shall be considered to include any Change Orders.

C. All tracings, plans, specifications, maps, computer files, and reports prepared or obtained under this

Purchase Order, as well as all data collected, together with summaries and charts derived therefrom, shall be the exclusive property of the Department without restriction or limitation on their use and shall be made available, upon request, to the Department at any time during the performance of such services and/or upon completion or termination of this Purchase Order. Upon delivery to the Department of said document(s), the Department shall become the custodian thereof in accordance with Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. The Vendor shall not copyright any material and products or patent any invention developed under this Purchase Order. The Department shall have the right to visit the site for inspection of the work and the products of the Vendor at any time.

D. All final plans, documents, reports, studies, and other data prepared by the Vendor shall bear the professional’s seal/signature, in accordance with applicable Florida law that governs and Administrative Rules promulgated by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, and guidelines published by the Department, in effect at the time of execution of this Purchase Order.

In the event that changes in the statute or rules create a conflict with the requirements of the published guidelines, requirements of the statute and rules shall take precedence.

E. The Vendor agrees to provide project schedule progress reports in a format acceptable to the

Department and at intervals established by the Department. The Department shall be entitled at all times to be advised, at its request, as to the status of work being done by the Vendor and of the details thereof. Coordination shall be maintained by the Vendor with representatives of the Department, or of other agencies interested in the project on behalf of the Department. Either party to the Purchase Order may request and be granted a conference.

F. All services shall be performed by the Vendor to the satisfaction of the Director who shall decide all questions, difficulties and disputes of any nature whatsoever that may arise under or by reason of this Purchase Order. The Director’s decision upon all claims, questions, and disputes shall be final and binding upon all parties. Adjustments of compensation and contract time because of any major changes in the work that may become necessary or desirable shall be left to the absolute discretion of the Director.

Reference herein to the Director shall mean the Department's

375-040-55

PROCUREMENT

2. TERM

A. Initial Term. Unless otherwise specified, this Purchase Order begins on the date of issuance.

Services to be rendered by the Vendor shall be completed by the date specified on the Purchase

Order.

B, EXTENSIONS. In the event that circumstances arise which make performance by the Vendor impracticable or impossible within the time allowed or which prevent a new contract from being executed, the Department, in its discretion, may grant an extension of this Purchase Order.

Extension of this Purchase Order must be in writing for a period not to exceed six (6) months and is subject to the same terms and conditions set forth in this Purchase Order and any written amendments signed by the parties; provided the Department may, in its discretion, grant a proportional increase in the total dollar amount based on the method and rate established herein.

There may be only one extension of this Purchase Order unless the failure to meet the criteria set forth in this Purchase Order for completion of this Purchase Order is due to events beyond the control of the Vendor.

It shall be the responsibility of the Vendor to ensure at all times that sufficient time remains in the Project Schedule within which to complete services on the project. In the event there have been delays which would affect the project completion date, the Vendor shall submit a written request to the Department which identifies the reason(s) for the delay and the amount of time related to each reason. The Department shall review the request and make a determination as to granting all or part of the requested extension.

3. COMPENSATION AND PAYMENT

A. Payment shall be made only after receipt and approval of goods and services unless advance payments are authorized by the Chief Financial Officer of the State of Florida under Chapters 215 and 216, Florida Statutes. Deliverable(s) must be received and accepted in writing by the Contract Manager on the Department’s invoice transmittal forms prior to payment. If the Department determines that the performance of the Vendor is unsatisfactory, the Department shall notify the Vendor of the deficiency to be corrected, which correction shall be made within a time-frame to be specified by the Department. The Vendor shall, within five days after notice from the Department, provide the Department with a corrective action plan describing how the Vendor will address all issues of contract non-performance, unacceptable performance, failure to meet the minimum performance levels, deliverable deficiencies, or contract non-compliance. If the corrective action plan is unacceptable to the Department, the Vendor shall be assessed a non-performance retainage equivalent to 10% of the total invoice amount. The retainage shall be applied to the invoice for the then-current billing period. The retainage shall be withheld until the vendor resolves the deficiency. If the deficiency is subsequently resolved, the Vendor may bill the Department for the retained amount during the next billing period. If the Vendor is unable to resolve the deficiency, the funds retained will be forfeited at the end of the agreement period.

B. Vendors providing goods and services to the Department should be aware of the following time frames. Upon receipt, the Department has five (5) working days to inspect and approve the goods and services, unless the Purchase Order specifies otherwise. The Department has 20 days to deliver a request for payment (voucher) to the Department of Financial Services. The 20 days are measured from the latter of the date the invoice is received or the goods or services are received, inspected, and approved. Interest penalties of less than one (1) dollar shall not be enforced unless the Vendor requests payment. Invoices which have to be returned to a Vendor because of Vendor preparation errors shall result in a delay in the payment. The invoice payment requirements do not start until a properly completed invoice is provided to the Department.

C. The State of Florida, through the Department of Management Services, has instituted

MyFloridaMarketPlace, a statewide eProcurement system. Pursuant to Section 287.057(23), Florida Statutes, all payments shall be assessed a transaction fee of one percent (1%), which the Vendor shall pay to the State. For payments within the State accounting system (FLAIR or its successor), the transaction fee shall, when possible, be automatically deducted from payments to the Vendor. If automatic deduction is not possible, the Vendor shall pay the transaction fee pursuant to Rule 60A-1.031(2), Florida Administrative Code. By submission of these reports and corresponding payments, Vendor certifies their correctness. All such reports and payments shall be subject to audit by the State or its designee. The Vendor shall receive a credit for any transaction fee paid by the Vendor for the purchase of any item(s) if such item(s) are returned to the Vendor through no fault, act, or omission of the Vendor. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a transaction fee is non-refundable when an item is rejected or returned, or declined, due to the Vendor’s failure to perform or comply with specifications or requirements of the Purchase Order. Failure to comply with these requirements shall constitute grounds for declaring the Vendor in default and recovering reprocurement costs from the Vendor in addition to all outstanding fees. VENDORS DELINQUENT

IN PAYING TRANSACTION FEES MAY BE EXCLUDED FROM CONDUCTING FUTURE

BUSINESS WITH THE STATE.

D. Records of costs incurred under terms of this Purchase Order shall be maintained and made available upon request to the Department at all times during the period of this Purchase Order and for three years after final payment for the work pursuant to this Purchase Order is made. Copies of these documents and records shall be furnished to the Department upon request. Records of costs incurred shall include the Vendor's general accounting records and the project records, together with supporting documents and records, of the Vendor and all subcontractors performing work on the project, and all other records of the Vendor and subcontractors considered necessary by the Department for a proper audit of project costs.

E. The Department, during any fiscal year, shall not expend money, incur any liability, or enter into any contract which, by its terms, involves the expenditure of money in excess of the amounts budgeted as available for expenditure during such fiscal year. Any contract, verbal or written, made in violation of this subsection is null and void, and no money may be paid on such contract. The Department shall require a statement from the comptroller of the Department that funds are available prior to entering into any such contract or other binding commitment of funds. Nothing herein contained shall prevent the making of contracts for periods exceeding one year, but any contract so made shall be executory only for the value of the services to be rendered or agreed to be paid for in succeeding fiscal years. Accordingly, the State of Florida's performance and obligation to pay under this Contract is contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Legislature.

F. The bills for any travel expenses, when authorized by terms of this Agreement and by the

Department's Project Manager, shall be submitted on the Department’s Travel Form No. 300-000- 06 and will be paid in accordance with Section 112.061, F.S and the most current version of the Disbursement Handbook for Employees and Managers.

4. INDEMNITY AND PAYMENT FOR CLAIMS

A. INDEMNITY: To the extent permitted by Florida Law, the Vendor shall indemnify and hold harmless the Department, and its officers and employees from liabilities, damages, losses, and costs, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney’s fees, to the extent caused by the negligence, recklessness, or intentional wrongful misconduct of the Vendor and persons employed or utilized by the Vendor in the performance of this Purchase Order.

It is specifically agreed between the parties executing this Purchase Order that it is not intended by any of the provisions of any part of the Purchase Order to create in the public or any member thereof, a third party beneficiary hereunder, or to authorize anyone not a party to this Purchase Order to maintain a suit for personal injuries or property damage pursuant to the terms or provisions of this Purchase Order.

PAYMENT FOR CLAIMS: The Vendor guaranties the payment of all just claims for materials, supplies, tools, or labor and other just claims against the Vendor or any subcontractor, in connection with the Purchase Order. The Department’s final acceptance and payment does not release the Vendor’s bond until all such claims are paid or released.

B. LIABILITY INSURANCE. (Select and complete as appropriate):

No general liability insurance required.

The Vendor shall carry and keep in force during the term of this Purchase Order a general liability insurance policy or policies with a company or companies authorized to do business in Florida, affording public liability insurance with combined bodily injury limits of at least

$ per person and $ each occurrence, and property damage insurance of at least $ each occurrence, for the services to be rendered in accordance with this Purchase Order.

The Vendor shall have and maintain during the term of this Purchase Order, a professional liability insurance policy or policies or an irrevocable letter of credit established pursuant to chapter 675 and section 337.106, Florida Statutes, with a company or companies authorized to do business in the State of Florida, affording liability coverage for the professional services to be rendered in accordance with this Purchase Order in the amount of $ .

C. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION. The Vendor shall also carry and keep in force Workers’

Compensation insurance as required for the State of Florida under the Workers’ Compensation Law.

D. PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND. (Select as appropriate):

No Bond required.

Prior to commencement of any services pursuant to this Purchase Order and at all times during the term hereof, including renewals and extensions, the Vendor will supply to the Department and keep in force a bond provided by a surety authorized to do business in the

State of Florida, payable to the Department and conditioned for the prompt, faithful, and efficient performance of this Purchase Order according to the terms and conditions hereof and within the time periods specified herein, and for the prompt payment of all persons furnishing labor, materials, equipment, and supplies therefor.

E. CERTIFICATION. With respect to any general liability insurance policy required pursuant to this

Purchase Order, all such policies shall be issued by companies licensed to do business in the State of Florida. The Vendor shall provide to the Department certificates showing the required coverage to be in effect with endorsements showing the Department to be an additional insured prior to commencing any work under this Contract. Policies that include Self Insured Retention (SIR) will not be accepted. The certificates and policies shall provide that in the event of any material change in or cancellation of the policies reflecting the required coverage, thirty days advance notice shall be given to the Department or as provided in accordance with Florida law.

5. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS

A. The Vendor agrees that it shall make no statements, press releases, or publicity releases concerning this Purchase Order or its subject matter or otherwise disclose or permit to be disclosed any of the data or other information obtained or furnished in compliance with this Purchase Order, or any particulars thereof, during the period of the Purchase Order, without first notifying the Department's Contract Manager and securing prior written consent.

B. If the Vendor is licensed by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation to perform the services herein contracted, then section 337.162, Florida Statutes, applies as follows:

(1) If the Department has knowledge or reason to believe that any person has violated the provisions of state professional licensing laws or rules, it shall submit a complaint regarding the violations to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The complaint shall be confidential.

(2) Any person who is employed by the Department and who is licensed by the Department of

Business and Professional Regulation and who, through the course of the person's employment, has knowledge to believe that any person has violated the provisions of state professional licensing laws or rules shall submit a complaint regarding the violations to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Failure to submit a complaint about the violations may be grounds for disciplinary action pursuant to chapter 455, Florida Statutes, and the state licensing law applicable to that licensee. The complaint shall be confidential.

(3) Any complaints submitted to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation are confidential and exempt from Section 119.07(1), Florida Statutes, pursuant to chapter 455, Florida Statutes, and applicable state law.

C. The Vendor covenants and agrees that it and its employees and agents shall be bound by the standards of conduct provided in applicable Florida law and applicable rules of the Board of Business and Professional Regulation as they relate to work performed under this Purchase Order.

The Vendor further covenants and agrees that when a former state employee is employed by the Vendor, the Vendor shall require that strict adherence by the former state employee to Sections

112.313 and 112.3185, Florida Statutes, is a condition of employment for said former state employee. These statutes will by reference be made a part of this Purchase Order as though set forth in full. The Vendor agrees to incorporate the provisions of this paragraph in any subcontract into which it might enter with reference to the work performed pursuant to this Purchase Order.

D. The Vendor agrees to comply with the Title VI Nondiscrimination Contract Provisions, Appendices A and E, available at http://www.fdot.gov/procurement/index.shtm, incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this Agreement.

E. Any intellectual property developed as a result of this Agreement will belong to and be the sole property of the State. This provision will survive the termination or expiration of the Agreement.

F. The Vendor agrees to comply with s.20.055(5), Florida Statutes, and to incorporate in all subcontracts the obligation to comply with s.20.055(5), Florida Statutes.

6. TERMINATION AND DEFAULT

A. This Purchase Order may be canceled by the Department in whole or in part at any time the interest of the Department requires such termination. The Department further reserves the right to terminate or cancel this Purchase Order in the event an assignment is made for the benefit of creditors.

B. If the Department determines that the performance of the Vendor is not satisfactory, the

Department shall have the option of (a) immediately terminating the Purchase Order, or (b) notifying the Vendor of the deficiency with a requirement that the deficiency be corrected within a specified time, otherwise the Purchase Order will be terminated at the end of such time, or (c) take whatever action is deemed appropriate by the Department.

C. If the Department requires termination of the Purchase Order for reasons other than unsatisfactory performance of the Vendor, the Department shall notify the Vendor of such termination, with instructions as to the effective date of termination or specify the stage of work at which the

Purchase Order is to be terminated.

D. If the Purchase Order is terminated before performance is completed, the Vendor shall be paid only for that work satisfactorily performed for which costs can be substantiated. Such payment, however, may not exceed an amount which is the same percentage of the agreement price as the amount of work satisfactorily completed is a percentage of the total work called for by this Purchase Order. All work in progress shall become the property of the Department and shall be turned over promptly by the Vendor.

E. A Vendor is ineligible to enter into a contract with the Department for goods or services of $100,000 or greater if, at the time of entering into such contract, the Vendor is on the Scrutinized Companies or Other Entities that Boycott Israel List, created pursuant to Section 215.4725, Florida Statutes, or is engaged in a boycott of Israel. Section 287.135, Florida Statutes, also prohibits companies from entering into a contract for goods or services of $1 million or more that are on either the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Terrorism Sectors List which were created pursuant to s. 215.473, Florida Statutes or that is http://www.fdot.gov/procurement/index.shtm engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria. If the Department determines the Vendor submitted a false certification under Section 287.135 , Florida Statutes, the Department shall either terminate the Agreement after it has given the Vendor notice and an opportunity to demonstrate the Department’s determination of false certification was in error pursuant to Section 287.135 , Florida Statutes, or maintain the Agreement if the conditions of Section 287.135 ,Florida Statutes are met.

If the Department finds that the Vendor has been placed on the Scrutinized Companies or other Entities that Boycott Israel List or is engaged in a boycott of Israel, the Department may terminate the Agreement.

7. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONTRACTS

A. The Vendor shall maintain an adequate and competent staff so as to enable Vendor to timely perform under this Purchase Order and must be authorized to do business within the State of Florida and may associate with it such subcontractors, for the purpose of its services hereunder, without additional cost to the Department, other than those costs within the limits and terms of this Purchase Order. The Vendor is fully responsible for satisfactory completion of all subcontracted work. The Vendor, however, shall not sublet, assign, or transfer any work under this Purchase Order to other than subcontractors specified in the proposal, bid and/or Purchase Order without the prior written consent of the Department.

B. Select the appropriate box:

The following provision is not applicable to this Purchase Order.

The following provision is hereby incorporated in and made a part of this Purchase Order:

It is expressly understood and agreed that any articles that are the subject of, or required to carry out this Purchase Order shall be purchased from a nonprofit agency for the blind or for the severely handicapped that is qualified pursuant to Chapter 413, Florida Statutes, in the same manner and under the same procedures set forth in Section 413.036(1) and (2), Florida Statutes; and for purposes of this Contract the person, firm, or other business entity carrying out the provisions of this Purchase Order shall be deemed to be substituted for the state agency insofar as dealings with such qualified nonprofit agency are concerned. RESPECT of Florida provides governmental agencies within the State of Florida with quality products and services produced by persons with disabilities. Available pricing, products, and delivery schedules may be obtained by contacting:

RESPECT

2475 Apalachee Pkwy Tallahassee, Florida 32301-4946 Phone: (850) 487-1471

The following provision is hereby incorporated in and made a part of this Purchase Order:

It is expressly understood and agreed that any articles that are the subject of, or required to carry out this Purchase Order shall be purchased from the corporation identified under Chapter 946, Florida Statutes, in the same manner and under the procedures set forth in section 946.515(2) and (4), Florida Statutes; and for purposes of this Purchase Order, the person, firm, or other business entity (Vendor) carrying out the provisions of this Purchase Order shall be deemed to be substituted for this agency (Department) insofar as dealings with such corporation are concerned.

The "Corporation identified" is Prison Rehabilitative Industries and Diversified Enterprises, Inc.

(PRIDE). Available pricing, products, and delivery schedules may be obtained by contacting:

PRIDE Enterprises

12425 - 28th Street, North St. Petersburg, Florida 33716-1826 Telephone: (800) 643-8459

This Purchase Order involves the expenditure of Federal funds and hence, Section 946.515, as noted above, does not apply. However, Appendix I is applicable to all parties and is hereof made a part of this Purchase Order.

8. MISCELLANEOUS

A. The Vendor and its employees, agents, representatives, or subcontractors are not employees of the

Department and are not entitled to the benefits of State of Florida employees. Except to the extent expressly authorized herein, Vendor and its employees, agents, representatives, or subcontractors are not agents of the Department or the State for any purpose or authority such as to bind or represent the interests thereof, and shall not represent that it is an agent or that it is acting on the behalf of the Department or the State. The Department shall not be bound by any unauthorized acts or conduct of the Vendor or its employees, agents, representatives, or subcontractors. Vendor agrees to include this provision in all its subcontracts under this Purchase Order.

B. All words used herein in the singular form shall extend to and include the plural. All words used in the plural form shall extend to and include the singular. All words used in any gender shall extend to and include all genders.

C. It is understood and agreed by the parties hereto that if any part, term or provision of this Purchase

Order is by the courts held to be illegal or in conflict with any law of the State of Florida, the validity of the remaining portions or provisions shall not be affected, and the rights and obligations of the parties shall be construed and enforced as if the Purchase Order did not contain the particular part, term or provision held to be invalid.

D. This Purchase Order shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida.

E. In any legal action related to this Purchase Order, instituted by either party, the Vendor hereby waives any and all privileges and rights it may have under Chapter 47 and section 337.19, Florida Statutes, relating to venue, as it now exists or may hereafter be amended, and any and all such privileges and rights it may have under any other statute, rule, or case law, including, but not limited to those grounded on convenience. Any such legal action may be brought in the appropriate Court in the county chosen by the Department and in the event that any such legal action is filed by Vendor, Vendor hereby consents to the transfer of venue to the county chosen by the Department upon the Department filing a motion requesting the same.

F. Time is of the essence as to each and every obligation under this Purchase Order.

G. If this Purchase Order involves the purchase or maintenance of information technology as defined in Section 282.0041, Florida Statutes, the selected provisions of the attached Appendix II are made a part of this Purchase Order and shall take precedence over any inconsistent provisions in this Purchase Order.

H. If this Purchase Order is the result of a formal solicitation (Invitation to Bid, Request for Proposal or

Invitation to Negotiate), the Department of Management Services Forms PUR1000 and PUR1001, included in the solicitation, are incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this Purchase Order.

I. This Purchase Order embodies the whole agreement of the parties. There are no promises, terms, conditions, or obligations other than those contained herein, and this Purchase Order shall supersede all previous communications, representations, or agreements, either verbal or written, between the parties hereto.

J. The Department may grant the Vendor’s employees or subconsultants access to the Department’s secure networks as part of the project. In the event such employees’ or subconsultants’ participation in the project is terminated or will be terminated, the Vendor shall notify the Department’s project manager no later than the employees’ or subconsultants’ separation date from participation in the project or immediately upon the Vendor acquiring knowledge of such termination of employees’ or subconsultants’ participation in the project, whichever occurs later.

K. Vendor/Contractor:

1. shall utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all new employees hired by the Vendor/Contractor during the term of the contract; and

2. shall expressly require any subcontractors performing work or providing services pursuant to the state contract to likewise utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all new employees hired by the subcontractor during the contract term; and

3. shall adhere to requirements in section 448.095, Florida Statutes.

The provisions in the PURCHASE ORDER TERMS & CONDITONS constitute an integral part of the Purchase Order contract. The Vendor acknowledges acceptance of the terms and conditions of this Purchase Order by providing the services described in this Purchase Order.

I N T R O D U C T I O N S E C T I O N

1) INVITATION

The purpose of this Invitation to Bid is to obtain competitive bids to establish a 12-month contract for the purchase of Deicer Pellets by the Department of Transportation, hereafter referred to as the "Department".

The contract will become effective on the date the successful bidder(s) is approved for award and will expire 12-months from that date. After the award, said bidder(s) will be referred to as the "Vendor(s)".

All commodities identified in this Invitation to Bid will be subject to the availability of identical commodities as provided by mandatory Department of Management Services' State Contract(s) at such time these commodities become available. In the event of duplication(s) of commodities, the Department of Management Services' mandatory State Contract shall prevail.

2) TIMELINE

Provided below is a list of critical dates and actions. These dates are subject to change. Notices of changes (Addenda) will be posted on the Florida Vendor Information Portal at https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/(click on “Search Advertisements”) under this bid number. It is the responsibility of all potential bidders to monitor this site for any changing information prior to submitting your bid.

ACTION / LOCATION DATE LOCAL TIME

DEADLINE FOR TECHNICAL QUESTIONS - 11/5/2025 04:00 PM

(There is no deadline for administrative questions)

BIDS DUE (ON OR BEFORE) - 11/12/2025 10:00 AM

D3.Purch@dot.state.fl.us

PUBLIC OPENING - 11/12/2025 10:30 AM

Florida Department of Transportation 1074 Highway 90 Chipley, Florida 32428

POSTING OF INTENDED DECISION/AWARD - 11/14/2025 09:00 AM

3) BID OPENING AGENDA

The sealed bids will be opened by the Department's Procurement Office personnel at the date, time and location in the Timeline. All bid openings are open to the public and will be conducted according to the following agenda:

Opening remarks – Approximate time of 2 minutes by Department Procurement Office personnel.

Public input period – To allow a maximum of 15 minutes total for public input related to the bid solicitation.

Bids opened – At conclusion of public input or 15 minutes, whichever occurs first, bids received timely will be opened with bidder’s name and prices to be read aloud.

Adjourn - After all bids received timely have been opened, the meeting will be adjourned.

4) SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Any person with a qualified disability requiring special accommodations at a pre-bid conference, public meeting, and/or opening shall contact the contact person at the phone number, e-mail address provided on the title page at least five (5) working days prior to the event. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact this office by using the Florida Relay Services which can be reached at 1 (800) 955-8771 (TDD).

5) CONTRACT USE

Use of the contract resulting from this bid will be optional for the Department. The Department reserves the right to solicit separate bids for any unusual or abnormal quantity requirements that may arise during the term of the contract.

6) ESTIMATED PURCHASES

The Department anticipates purchasing the estimated quantities, shown on the bid sheet(s), for a one (1) year period of any contract resulting from this bid. The estimated quantities are given only as a guideline for preparing your bid and should not be construed as representing the actual quantities to be purchased under this contract. The Vendor(s) shall supply, at bid prices, the actual quantities ordered regardless of whether the total of such quantities is more or less than anticipated. This bid and the resulting contract will be subject to annual appropriated funding.

7) RENEWAL

Upon mutual agreement, the Department and the Contract Vendor may renew the contract for a period that may not exceed 3 years or the term of the original contract, whichever is longer. The renewal must be in writing and signed by both parties, and is subject to the same terms and conditions set forth in the initial contract and any written amendments signed by the parties. Any renewal shall specify the renewal price, as set forth in the solicitation response except that an agency may negotiate lower pricing. Renewal is contingent upon satisfactory performance evaluations and subject to the availability of funds.

S P E C I A L C O N D I T I O N S

1) MyFloridaMarketPlace

BIDDERS MUST BE ACTIVELY REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA’S

MYFLORIDAMARKETPLACE SYSTEM BY THE TIME AND DATE OF THE BID OPENING OR THEY MAY

BE CONSIDERED NON-RESPONSIVE (see Special Condition 20). All prospective bidders that are not registered should go to https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/ to complete on-line registration, or call 1- 866-352-3776 for assisted registration.

All payment(s) to the vendor resulting from this competitive solicitation WILL be subject to the MFMP Transaction Fee in accordance with the referenced Form PUR 1000 General Contract Condition #7d.

The Transaction Fees imposed shall be based upon the date of issuance of the payment.

2) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES (DFS) W-9 REQUIREMENT

The Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) requires all vendors that do business with the state to submit an electronic Substitute Form W-9. Vendors must submit their W-9 forms electronically at https://flvendor.myfloridacfo.com to receive payments from the state. Contact the DFS Customer Service Desk at (850) 413-5519 or FLW9@myfloridacfo.com with any questions.

3) QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

In accordance with section 287.057(25), Florida Statutes, respondents to this solicitation or persons acting on their behalf may not contact, between the release of the solicitation and the end of the 72-hour period following the agency posting the notice of intended award, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and state holidays, any employee or officer of the executive or legislative branch concerning any aspect of this solicitation, except in writing to the procurement officer or as provided in the solicitation documents. Violation of this provision may be grounds for rejecting a response.

Any technical questions arising from this Invitation to Bid must be forwarded, in writing, to the procurement agent identified below. Questions must be received no later than the time and date reflected on the Timeline.

The Department’s written response to written inquiries submitted timely by bidders will be posted on the Florida Vendor Information Portal at https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/(click on “Search Advertisements”), under this bid number. It is the responsibility of all potential bidders to monitor this site for any changing information prior to submitting their bid.

TECHNICAL QUESTIONS should be submitted to:

sommer.crews@dot.state.fl.us

Questions regarding administrative aspects of the bid process should be directed to the Procurement Agent by phone or email: (850)330-1341 or sommer.crews@dot.state.fl.us

4) ORAL INSTRUCTIONS / CHANGES TO THE INVITATION TO BID (ADDENDA)

No negotiations, decisions, or actions will be initiated or executed by a bidder as a result of any oral discussions with a State employee. Only those communications which are in writing from the Department will be considered as a duly authorized expression on behalf of the Department.

Notices of changes (Addenda) will be posted on the Florida Vendor Information Portal at https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/ (click on “Search Advertisements”) under this bid number. It is the responsibility of all potential bidders to monitor this site for any changing information prior to submitting your bid. All Addenda will be acknowledged by signature and subsequent submission of Addenda with bid when so stated in the Addenda.

5) PRICES/DELIVERY

Prices quoted are to be firm with freight pre-paid by the vendor and actual charges added to the invoice as a separate item. The contract vendor shall use the most economical and efficient method of shipping based on order size, delivery location, time frame and availability of carrier. The Department will reimburse freight/transportation costs at actual cost per shipment as documented by receipts and/or paid invoices.

Delivery must be made to the location(s) specified in the order as soon as possible after order receipt.

6) IN-STATE PREFERENCE FOR COMMODITY BIDS

In accordance with Section 287.084, Florida Statutes, when the lowest responsible and responsive bid is submitted by a vendor whose principal place of business is located outside the state of Florida, a 5% price preference shall be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive vendor whose principal place of business is located in the state of Florida, as determined by the vendor’s registration with the Florida Department of State (SunBiz), unless the state where the out-of-state vendor is located provides a price preference for businesses having a principal place of business in that state. In that case, the same price preference shall be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive vendor whose principal place of business is located in the state of Florida responding to this Invitation to Bid (ITB).

All bidders MUST complete the attached “In-State Preference Form” and submit with their bid response. All vendors whose principal place of business is outside of Florida, as determined by the vendor’s registration with the Florida Department of State (SunBiz), must accompany any written bid, proposal, or reply documents with a written opinion of an attorney at law licensed to practice law in that foreign state, as to the preferences, if any or none, granted by the law of that state to its own business entities whose principal places of business are in that foreign state in the letting of any or all public contracts. Failure to submit the “In-State Preference Form AND written opinion will result in the vendor being found non-responsive.

For the 5% preference, the Department will apply 5% to the bid price(s) of the lowest out of state vendor whose state does not grant a preference if that vendor has submitted the lowest responsible and responsive bid. The “In-State Preference” does not apply to transportation projects that use federal funds.

7) INTENDED AWARD

As the best interest of the State may require, the right is reserved to make award(s) by individual item, group of items, all or none, or a combination thereof: on a geographical district basis and / or on a statewide basis with one or more suppliers to reject any and all bids or waive any minor irregularity or technicality in bids received. When it is determined there is competition to the lowest responsible bidder, evaluation of other bids is not required. Bidders are cautioned to make no assumptions, unless their bid has been evaluated as being responsive. All awards made as a result of this bid shall conform to applicable Florida Statute. In the event the Department receives identical pricing or scoring from multiple vendors that would tie the awarded vendor; the Department may, at its discretion, award to all responsive tied vendors or reject all.

8) PRE-BID CONFERENCE: A PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL NOT BE HELD.

9) ALTERNATES

ALTERNATE BRANDS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS BID. BID AS SPECIFIED.

10) WARRANTY/SUBSTITUTIONS

A warranty is required on all items purchased against defective materials, workmanship, and failure to perform in accordance with required industry performance criteria, for a period of not less than ninety (90) days from the date of acceptance by the purchaser. Any deviation from this criteria must be documented in the bid response or the above statement shall prevail. Delivery of substitute commodities requires prior written approval from the ordering location.

11) REPLACEMENT/RESTOCKING

Replacement of all materials found defective within the warranty period shall be made without cost to the purchaser, including transportation if applicable. All fees associated with restocking cancelled orders shall be the responsibility of the vendor.

12) PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS

Items furnished shall be standard products of the manufacturer or their suppliers, shall be new, unused,…