25-005 Commercial Finishes & Products

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) has issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 25-005 for Commercial Finishes & Products, seeking to procure sixty-two specific items used in bus fleet maintenance and finishing. This procurement will utilize a 5-year Indefinite Delivery/Quantity (IDIQ) contract structure, focusing on painting and automotive finishing supplies including masking tape, putty, activators, primers, paint, mixing cups, and specialty tools. Bids are due by 2:00 PM ET on Friday, December 20, 2024, and must be submitted through the JTA OpenGov Procurement Portal. The solicitation will employ a lowest price technically acceptable competitive source selection process, evaluating bids based on technical acceptability and price. Bidders must be authorized to do business in Florida, not listed as an excluded party in the System for Award Management (SAM), and comply with all minimum requirements specified in the solicitation. Potential vendors will be evaluated on their ability to meet precise technical specifications for commercial finishes and products used specifically in bus fleet maintenance.

No specific Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal has been established for this contract, though bidders are encouraged to seek DBE participation. The JTA will consider annual price escalation or de-escalation, potentially using the Consumer Price Index as a benchmark for adjustments. Bidders must demonstrate they are in good standing and meet all regulatory compliance requirements outlined in the attached Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Third-Party Contract Clauses document. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the 62-line item procurement suggests a substantial multi-year contract opportunity. The solicitation includes provisions for integration with existing JTA infrastructure and requires vendors to adhere to federal regulatory standards covering civil rights, equal employment opportunity, Buy America provisions, and other federally mandated contractual requirements. Potential contractors should carefully review all documentation, particularly the FTA Third-Party Clauses, to ensure full compliance with federal transit assistance regulations.