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The government file is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 25-BG-13 issued by the City of Holly Hill, Florida, seeking to procure a sandbagging machine for emergency and disaster relief operations. The procurement requires a high-performance sandbagging system capable of filling 1,000 sandbags per hour, operable by a two-person team. Key procurement dates include a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on April 29, 2025, at 10:00 am in the City Hall Commission Chambers, with written questions due by May 9, 2025, at 5:00 pm to Steven Juengst. The public bid opening is scheduled for May 13, 2025, at 10:00 am, with an expected 60-day completion timeline from the Notice to Proceed.

The contract has a maximum budget of $65,000, covering the sandbagging machine, components, shipping, and additional fees. The procurement allows for local vendor preference, with qualifying local businesses potentially receiving up to a 5% bid advantage (not exceeding $5,000). Bidders must complete mandatory forms including a Public Entity Crime Sworn Statement, Anti-Collusion Statement, and Drug Free/Tie Preference Statement. Bid documents are available electronically through VendorLink, and the City of Holly Hill reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive non-substantial irregularities. While no specific disadvantaged enterprise requirements are stated, the procurement process is designed to encourage competitive proposals from qualified vendors.