Cessna 182T skylane aircraft

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is seeking competitive bids for the outright purchase and delivery of two (2) new, used, or low time Cessna 182T SKYLANE aircraft with specified equipment. The contract opportunity is limited to the state of Florida, specifically Leon County and the city of Tallahassee. The estimated budget for this purchase is $1,400,000.00. The Invitation to Bid (ITB) includes a detailed timeline, with the bid due date of November 2, 2023 at 5:00 PM ET and the public bid opening scheduled for November 3, 2023 at 12:00 PM ET. The successful bidder(s) will be required to deliver the aircraft within 30 business days of the Intent to Award notification. FDACS reserves the right to award to one or more responsive and responsible bidders based on the lowest firm fixed price offered per aircraft. The ITB outlines detailed specifications for the aircraft, including model year, components, and condition requirements. Bidders must provide pricing on the attached Price Sheet, and the bid prices must be inclusive of all associated costs.

FDACS will give preference to Florida-based businesses in accordance with state law. The ITB also includes standard terms and conditions, such as warranty requirements, prohibited business activities, and cooperative purchasing provisions. The addendum to the ITB provides clarification on the requirement for complying with all Cessna manufacturer service bulletins. The contract opportunity does not provide any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and there is no information provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors.