DMA-ITB-312 - Saw Palmetto Berry Sale

The State of Florida, Department of Military Affairs is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for a two-month contract for the per pound sale (harvest and removal) of saw palmetto berries located at the Camp Blanding Joint Training Center in Clay County. The contract term is anticipated to begin on or about August 23, 2024 and end on or about November 1, 2024. Sealed bids are due by 4:00 pm EST on Thursday, August 15, 2024. Vendors must be registered with MyFloridaMarketPlace prior to contract award and attend a mandatory site inspection. The successful bidder will be required to provide a $25,000 performance bond, and payments will be made per pound of berries removed, with payments due no later than 3:00 pm on the Friday following the work week. The ITB outlines detailed technical specifications, security requirements, and bidder qualifications, including demonstrating at least 3 years of continuous operation providing similar services.

This is a revenue generating project, and no funds will be expended by the Department of Military Affairs under this contract. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The ITB does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there is no existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The ITB does not provide a specific award value or budget range.