Aquatic Plant Materials and Installation

Seminole County is seeking multiple contractors for an Aquatic Plant Materials and Installation contract through Invitation for Bid #IFB-604836-24. The procurement aims to select vendors capable of providing and installing a comprehensive range of native Florida aquatic and wetland plants and trees, with specifications covering approximately 100 unique species across various container sizes including bare root, 1-gallon, 3-gallon, 7-gallon, and 10-gallon options. Contractors must be able to deliver and/or pick up plant materials within 24 hours of request and provide professional installation services for restoration projects. The bid evaluation will be conducted on a pass/fail basis, with four equally weighted criteria: bidder's ability and capacity to perform work, character and integrity, quality of previous performance, and reference checks. Key deadlines include a question submission deadline of June 24, 2024, and a final bid response deadline of July 3, 2024, at 2:00 pm, with electronic submissions required through the county's e-Procurement Portal. The contract term is designed for three years, with potential renewal options for two additional one-year periods.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must comply with E-Verify requirements and complete a Foreign Country of Concern Attestation, affirming they are not owned or controlled by a foreign government of concern. Insurance requirements include workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and business automobile liability with defined minimum coverage limits. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive pricing proposal allows bidders to submit costs for an extensive array of plant materials, suggesting flexibility in potential contract values. The county reserves the right to reject all bids, make multiple awards, or cancel the project entirely. Pricing will be determined on a line-item basis and may be subject to potential price redeterminations based on changes in wages, fuel, or materials, referenced through Bureau of Labor Statistics indices.