VEF19.0_Bid_Calendar_1.pdf

The document is a Bid Calendar for the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) Cooperative Purchasing Program, specifically for solicitation FSA25-VEF19.0 covering Fire & Rescue Vehicles, Boats, and Equipment. The bid process spans from September 2024 to April 2025, with key dates including a Bid Announcement on 9/3/2024, a Voluntary Interested Bidder Workshop on 11/7/2024, a Mandatory Pre-Bid meeting on 12/18/2024, and Bid Submissions Due on 3/2/2025 at 11:59:59 pm. The contract is intended to establish a 24-month statewide purchasing agreement from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2027, with a Cone of Silence period from 1/20/2025 to 3/18/2025.

The bid calendar outlines a structured procurement process with specific milestones, including opportunities for bidder engagement such as a voluntary workshop and mandatory pre-bid meeting. The timeline includes provisions for new item and specification submissions, requests for clarifications, and a structured evaluation period. The public bid opening is scheduled for 3/4/2025, with bid evaluations occurring from 3/10/2025 to 3/14/2025. The Intent to Award is set for 3/18/2025, with a Final Award date of 4/1/2025, providing a clear and transparent process for potential vendors interested in supplying fire and rescue vehicles, boats, and equipment to Florida's governmental entities.