2024/25 Refrigerated Trailer

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is conducting a competitive bid procurement for the outright purchase and delivery of a 2024/25 refrigerated trailer, specifically targeting a 53' minimum length trailer with 102" width and 13' to 13'6" height, featuring a minimum 25-ton payload capacity. This Invitation to Bid (ITB) seeks vendors capable of providing a complete refrigerated trailer with all associated delivery costs included in a firm fixed unit price. The solicitation is focused on Clay County and will involve a single award or potentially no award, depending on what FDACS determines is in the state's best interest. Key deadlines include a bid submission due date of November 25, 2024, with a public bid opening scheduled for November 26, 2024, and a final delivery deadline of June 30, 2025. Evaluation criteria will primarily focus on the lowest total price, with vendors required to be responsive and responsible. Successful bidders must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace system and provide necessary certifications covering areas such as lobbying, debarment, drug-free workplace standards, and forced labor compliance.

Vendor participation requires comprehensive documentation, including specific certifications and system registrations. While no explicit set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions were detailed in the provided documentation, vendors must meet FDACS's stringent qualification requirements. The procurement does not indicate information about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements. FDACS retains procurement flexibility, including the ability to increase or decrease ordered quantities as needed. Though a specific budget range was not explicitly stated, the procurement suggests a substantial investment in a specialized refrigerated trailer with specific technical requirements. Potential bidders should carefully review all documentation to ensure complete compliance with the ITB specifications and preparedness to meet the June 30, 2025 delivery deadline.