Local_Vendor_Affidavit.pdf

This is a Local Vendor Affidavit form issued by Flagler County, Florida for use in conjunction with ITB #26-ITB-019 for the construction of two new hurricane-resilient buildings at the Flagler County Fairgrounds. Vendors and individuals may submit this sworn statement to request local vendor preference consideration under Section 17 of the Flagler County Procurement Manual. The affidavit requires the offeror to provide company name, business address, Federal Employer Identification Number (or Social Security Number if no FEIN exists), and authorized signature with notarization. Bids for this construction project are due August 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., with a mandatory site visit scheduled for July 31, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. Questions must be submitted by August 6, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., and a final addendum will be posted by August 10, 2026. Bid opening will occur at the 3rd Floor Financial Services Conference Room, 1769 East Moody Boulevard, Building 2, Bunnell, Florida 32110, and will be accessible via Microsoft Teams.

Local vendor preference applies to businesses that have maintained a physical location in Flagler County for at least 12 months prior to solicitation issuance, hold all required business licenses, and employ at least one full-time or two part-time employees with primary residency in Flagler County. The County will award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder based on evaluation criteria including total cost, delivery schedule, past performance based on three references from similar projects completed within the last three years, compliance with technical specifications, and demonstrated financial stability. Pricing proposals must remain firm for at least 120 days from solicitation opening and include FOB Destination pricing with all packing, handling, shipping charges, and delivery to the project site at 150 Sawgrass Road, Bunnell, Florida 32110. The County will remit full payment on undisputed invoices within 45 days of receipt, with interest accruing at no more than one percent per month on invoices unpaid after 45 days under Florida Statute 218.74. This award includes no renewal options.