DMA-ITB-336 - Range Gates Solicitation

The Florida Department of Military Affairs has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) numbered DMA-ITB-336 for the fabrication and installation of 31 Sch40 steel double roadblock gates at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center in Starke, Florida. The procurement requires a contractor to provide and install two gates per location, including 2-96" gate posts, 2-72"x 2" gate stop posts, and one new combination lock (Master Lock 175DLH) at each site. All gates and posts must be powder coated safety yellow, with welded post caps and a welded hook on gate stop posts to secure gate chains when open. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for March 14, 2025, with bid submissions due by 4:00 PM EST on April 3, 2025. Bidders must thoroughly review the solicitation documents, familiarize themselves with the provided location map, and understand that some gate locations may be restricted during training activities. The bid opening will occur at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, with the anticipated notice of intended award to be posted on April 4, 2025.

Bidders must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace system and provide evidence of at least three years of continuous business operation in similar services. The contract includes specific requirements such as E-Verify employment verification and Buy America provisions mandating that iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials be produced in the United States. Liability insurance with minimum coverage of $100,000 per person and $300,000 per occurrence is required. Contractors must submit comprehensive documentation, including references, drug-free workplace certification, and minimum qualifications statements. The estimated project expenditure ranges from $90,000 to $100,000, with the work involving precise gate installation specifications, including concrete encasement of posts and specific fabrication requirements. No specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements were explicitly mentioned in the solicitation documents. The procurement is open to qualified contractors who can meet the technical specifications and regulatory compliance requirements outlined in the ITB.