Tentative_Timeline.doc

The document is a Tentative Timeline for Invitation for Bid (IFB24-0489) issued by the City of Orlando for Employee Safety Shoes and Accessories. The solicitation seeks to establish a contract for safety shoes and related accessories for city employees, with key dates including the IFB release on September 3, 2024, a virtual pre-proposal conference on September 11, 2024, and a bidders due date of October 3, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. local time via Microsoft Teams. The timeline includes several critical milestones such as the cut-off date for bidder questions (September 20, 2024), the last potential addendum issuance (September 27, 2024), and subsequent administrative steps like the MWBE Memo due date (October 11, 2024) and potential council meeting (November 11, 2024).

The procurement seeks suppliers who can provide safety shoes and accessories with a percentage discount on listed and additional brands, including complementary items like socks and insoles. Key project contacts include Tracie Brown (Purchasing Agent), Renea Drew (Project Manager), and Kimberly Wyche (MWBE Representative). The timeline indicates a comprehensive procurement process with specific provisions for minority and women-owned business enterprises (MWBE) participation, a protest period ending November 13, 2024, and a structured approach to vendor selection and contract establishment for the City of Orlando's employee safety footwear needs.