Bags, Various

The Florida Department of Transportation is issuing a competitive sealed bid for the procurement of various types of bags, including cotton sandbags, burlap bags, sample bags, and biodegradable poly sandbags. The contract will be for a three-year term with optional renewal periods, and the Department anticipates purchasing approximately $90,000 under this contract. Bids are due by May 16, 2024 at 10:00 AM EST and will be publicly opened on the same day at 11:00 AM EST. Vendor registration in MyFloridaMarketplace and compliance with certain forms and certifications are required to be considered responsive. The Department will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with price and quality as the primary evaluation factors. Pricing shall be firm, net, and delivered F.O.B. destination, and a 5% in-state price preference will apply if the lowest bidder is from out-of-state.

The contract is open to all bidders, proposers, and respondents who are registered in the State of Florida's MyFloridaMarketplace system. The Department will consider alternate brands if the bidder demonstrates the items meet the required specifications. The contract will be subject to annual appropriated funding, and the vendor must comply with the Department's drug-free workplace and scrutinized companies requirements. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed.