Notice_of_Intent.docx

This is a Notice of Intent to Award issued by the Okaloosa County Purchasing Department in Florida. The document announces the County's intent to award a contract for the West Sunset Lift Station project following a competitive Invitation to Bid (ITB) process. The project involves furnishing and installing a tremie style wetwell along with pumps and electrical systems to replace an existing lift station. The notice indicates that the County completed an in-depth examination of all bid documents in accordance with the County's Purchasing Manual prior to selecting the apparent successful bidder. However, the document itself contains template placeholders for specific bidder information, project identification details, and award date, suggesting this is a standard form awaiting completion with project-specific data.

The Notice of Intent clarifies that the announcement does not constitute a formal contract formation between Okaloosa County and the selected bidder, as the County reserves the right to negotiate final contract terms and conditions with the successful bidder. No binding agreement exists until a contract is fully executed. The document establishes protest procedures requiring interested parties to file procurement protests in accordance with Section 31 of the Okaloosa County Purchasing Manual, with failure to protest within the prescribed timeframe resulting in a waiver of protest rights. The notice is issued by the Okaloosa County Purchasing Manager and copied to the County Engineer.