FDC ITB-24-149 Statewide Disaster Debris Removal (Addendum #001)

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) has issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) FDC ITB-24-149 for a Statewide Disaster Debris Removal contract, with Leon County identified as the primary jurisdiction. This procurement seeks qualified vendors capable of providing comprehensive disaster debris removal services across Florida's state corrections infrastructure. The ITB timeline indicates the solicitation was initially advertised on May 9, 2025, with a bid deadline extended to June 30, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Vendors are required to submit any questions and requests by May 19, 2025, with the department planning to publish answers to vendor inquiries on June 16, 2025. The anticipated agency decision date is scheduled for July 2025. Submission protocols mandate that vendors email questions to Purchasing@fdc.myflorida.com with a specific subject line and direct vendor communication to Regina Morrison. Bid submissions must be delivered to the Florida Department of Corrections at 501 S. Calhoun Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399, following precise submission guidelines outlined in the addendum.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement appears to be a standard competitive bidding process open to qualified vendors with demonstrated disaster response and debris removal capabilities. The ITB includes critical protest procedures, noting that failure to file a protest within prescribed timeframes or post required bonds will constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120 of Florida Statutes. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are mentioned in the current documentation. The solicitation suggests this is a statewide contract with potential significant infrastructure and operational implications for disaster response across Florida's correctional facilities. Though specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the statewide scope implies a substantial potential contract value. Vendors should carefully review all documentation, particularly the addendum, to ensure full compliance with submission requirements and to understand the comprehensive nature of the disaster debris removal services being sought by the Florida Department of Corrections.