Florida Forest Service Road Material - Region Four

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, specifically the Florida Forest Service (FFS), is seeking competitive bids to establish fixed-rate Term Agreements for road material procurement in Region Four, which encompasses Districts 15 and 17 in the Florida panhandle, including Escambia County. The solicitation aims to secure up to five Term Agreements for each of the 18 different road material products, which include hardpan, limestone, clay, shell, millings, stone, riprap, concrete and granite blends, and slag products. Vendors must provide per-ton pricing for materials across specified districts, with a maximum additional delivery fee of $50 per delivery. The bid (ITB FFS 24 25 154) was posted on April 23, 2025, with proposals due on May 7, 2025, and an anticipated award posting on May 15, 2025. The initial contract term will be 12 months from execution, with potential renewal options for up to three additional years. The department will use a competitive quote process for individual projects, requesting quotes from at least three awarded vendors and selecting the vendor offering the best overall value based on total price, product quality, and ability to meet delivery deadlines.

Vendors must meet several qualification requirements, including E-Verify registration, drug-free workplace certification, and forced labor prohibitions. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documents, vendors will be evaluated on their ability to comply with state requirements and provide competitive pricing. The procurement does not indicate any incumbent vendors or specify existing infrastructure requirements for integration. Each awarded vendor will only provide road materials upon issuance of a specific purchase order, with no guaranteed volume of work. The department reserves the right to terminate agreements with 30 days' written notice and may impose financial penalties, including a potential 10% invoice penalty for non-performance. Though specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the multi-vendor approach suggests the potential for significant procurement volume across the four districts in Region Four of the Florida Forest Service.