Hillsborough County's Engineering & Operations Department is seeking a qualified contractor to print corrugated plastic signs and adhesive decals for public awareness and engagement purposes across various county departments. The Invitation to Bid (ITB-26-00080) requires a contractor capable of producing signs in specific sizes, including 39" x 48" and 32" x 48" coroplast signs, with both standard and rush order options, as well as 6" x 38" weatherproof adhesive...
The City of Gainesville's Regional Transit System (RTS) is seeking competitive bids for bus shelters and amenities to improve safety, accessibility, and comfort at local bus stops. The procurement encompasses seven line items including bicycle racks, trash receptacles, benches, and two types of shelters (Type II and Type III). Bidders must provide unit pricing for 1-5 and 6-10 piece volumes, with estimated annual purchases ranging from one to ten shelters. The solicitation requires compliance...
Pasco County Public Transportation (GoPasco) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB-SP-26-010) for as-needed printing services to be provided on a continuing basis. The procurement seeks a qualified vendor to produce various marketing materials including brochures, comment cards, schedules, maps, bus placards, shelter maps, vinyl decals, promotional banners, and table runners across 19 line items with estimated quantities provided for bidding purposes only. Vendors must have been in business providing similar goods or services for a minimum of three years and must demonstrate the ability to deliver orders within two weeks of submission to the GoPasco facility located at 8620 Galen Wilson Boulevard, Port Richey, Florida 34668, during standard business hours. Pricing must be itemized on a FOB Destination basis with all production, setup, materials, and shipping costs included, and the County reserves the right to award by individual line items or to multiple vendors. The solicitation was posted on January 20, 2026, with written questions due by February 10, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET and responses posted by February 17, 2026, with bids due online through the Bonfire platform by February 24, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. ET and public opening at 2:00 p.m. ET the same day. Awards will be based on lowest responsive and responsible bidder considering factors such as proximity to specifications, cost, delivery time, and past performance, with vendors required to provide references and quality assurance certifications including reprinting orders at no charge for vendor-caused errors.
While the solicitation includes local vendor preference provisions allowing qualified local businesses within Pasco County or eligible neighboring counties (Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk, or Hernando) to match the lowest bid price if within 10 percent of the lowest offer, these provisions are eliminated due to identified state funding involvement in this procurement. The contract will commence upon Board of County Commissioners approval and continue through September 30, 2028, with the County retaining the right to extend for two additional one-year periods under identical terms and conditions. This is a requirements contract with no minimum purchase obligations, and the County has no obligation to purchase any services if none are required; actual quantities may exceed or fall short of estimated amounts without triggering additional compensation claims. Contractors must comply with all federal provisions applicable to FTA-funded transit contracts, including Davis-Bacon Act requirements, E-Verify employment eligibility verification, Americans with Disabilities Act compliance, Buy America requirements, civil rights prohibitions on discrimination, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation standards with 30-day subcontractor payment terms. Insurance requirements include workers' compensation, comprehensive general liability of $300,000 per occurrence, and automobile liability of $300,000 per occurrence with Pasco County named as an additional insured. No specific budget or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents.