RFQ_Tentative_Timeline.doc

The document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) timeline for the City of Orlando's Athletic Shoes procurement for Fire Department Personnel, with the solicitation number RFQ24-0404. The project involves purchasing athletic shoes for firefighters to use during physical training and related activities, with key dates including the RFQ release on June 11, 2024, a bidder question cut-off on June 28, 2024, and the virtual bid submission deadline of July 11, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. local time. The contract is set to be finalized and commence on August 15, 2024, with a protest period ending on the same date. The procurement process includes provisions for potential addendums, with the last addendum to be issued by July 5, 2024, and a notice of intended action to be posted on July 16, 2024.

The solicitation aims to establish a contract with a vendor capable of providing high-quality, durable, and comfortable athletic shoes for fire department personnel. While specific pricing details are not provided in the document, the timeline suggests a competitive procurement process with specific milestones for vendor selection. The document indicates involvement of a Purchasing Agent, Project Manager, and an MWBE (Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise) Representative, suggesting potential set-aside or diversity considerations in the vendor selection process. The procurement is specific to the City of Orlando in Florida and appears to be a straightforward acquisition of athletic footwear for firefighter training and operational needs.