Athletic and Wellness Equipment

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is seeking to procure a variety of athletic and wellness equipment to be delivered to correctional institutions throughout the state. The solicitation, Invitation to Bid (ITB) #FDC ITB-23-042, covers a wide range of products including sports equipment, board games, aerobic exercise equipment, and wellness items. Bidders must bid on all items within each product group for their bid to be considered responsive for that group. The Department estimates annual quantities ranging from 100 to 500 units per item and anticipates an annual spend of at least $10,000 per product group, with a total annual value not to exceed $300,000. The bid deadline is September 5, 2023, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, and the anticipated award date is October 3, 2023. Pricing must be firm and inclusive of all fees, with renewal pricing remaining the same throughout the contract's duration of up to six years.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s), and the Department will apply a preference to Florida-based vendors if the lowest responsive bid is from an out-of-state vendor. There is no incumbent vendor, and the Department does not currently hold a contract for these items. The solicitation does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The Department will advertise its answers to vendors' questions and the agency's decision on the Vendor Information Portal.