Florida Forest Service Road Material - Region 2

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), specifically the Florida Forest Service (FFS), is seeking competitive bids to establish fixed-rate Term Agreements for road material procurement in Region 2, which encompasses Districts 6, 7, and 8 in the Florida Panhandle region. The Invitation to Bid (ITB FFS 24 25 152) solicits vendors to supply 18 different road material categories, including hardpan, limestone, various stone types, riprap, and slag products for State Forest and Recreation Areas. Bidders can submit proposals for one or more districts, with the FFS intending to award up to five Term Agreements per road material item within each district. The bid responses are due on May 7, 2025, at 5:00 PM, with a public bid opening via teleconference on May 8, 2025, at 9:30 AM, and an anticipated award posting on May 15, 2025. Vendors must provide a fixed Maximum Price per ton for each material type, with an optional delivery fee not exceeding $50 per delivery. The evaluation criteria will focus on best overall value, considering total quote price, product quality, and ability to meet requested deadlines, with the FFS issuing Requests for Quote (RFQ) to at least three awarded vendors for each project.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The initial contract term will be 12 months, with potential renewals for up to three additional years upon mutual written agreement. Vendors can potentially secure multiple contracts across different districts, with the understanding that the FDACS is not obligated to issue purchase orders or guarantee any specific volume of work. The Term Agreement allows for termination with 30 days' notice, and the department reserves the right to assess financial consequences for non-performance, including withholding 10% of the total invoice amount if deficiencies are not resolved. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the comprehensive nature of the solicitation suggests a substantial procurement opportunity across multiple road material categories. Vendors must be prepared to provide road material products only upon issuance of a purchase order by FDACS, which will specify the location and total number of units per ton at a predetermined price. The contract covers multiple counties in the Florida Panhandle region, with potential delivery to various State Forest and Recreation Areas as outlined in the accompanying mapping and contact documentation.