Freightliner Transport Truck Beds Painting Services- Lake City, Florida

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is seeking competitive bids for sandblasting, undercoating, and painting services for up to 15 Freightliner transport truck beds located at the Lake City Central Shop in Lake City, Florida. The procurement is structured as an Invitation to Bid (ITB) with specific requirements for vendors, including mandatory proximity to the Lake City Central Shop (within 50 miles) and the ability to begin work within two weeks of truck readiness notification. Vendors must submit sealed bids by January 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time, with a public bid opening scheduled for January 15, 2026, at 9:30 AM. The project requires vendors to provide three references from completed projects of similar scope and size within the last five years, and all services must be completed by September 1, 2026. Evaluation will be based on the lowest grand total price, with the Department reserving the right to adjust the quantity of trucks to be serviced. Key deliverables include pickup and delivery of truck beds, complete surface preparation, undercoating, and painting, with the Florida Forest Service supplying paint, primer, and undercoating materials.

The contract does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must meet several qualification requirements, including E-Verify certification, compliance with debarment regulations, drug-free workplace programs, and Israel boycott prohibitions. Insurance requirements are substantial, including $1,000,000 per occurrence general liability coverage, $300,000 automobile liability, and workers' compensation insurance compliant with Florida law. The contract includes a liquidated damages clause of $100 per calendar day for work not completed by the fixed completion date. A one percent MyFloridaMarketPlace transaction fee will be automatically deducted from payments. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the contract will be issued via purchase order upon award, with the total value dependent on the number of truck beds ultimately processed. Interested vendors should carefully review the complete ITB documentation and be prepared to meet all technical and administrative requirements for this transportation equipment refurbishment project.