Fuel samples courier services

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is seeking competitive bids for courier services to transport fuel samples, including gasoline, diesel, and other fuels, from various field locations throughout Florida to state laboratory destinations. The Invitation to Bid (ITB) outlines the requirements for the courier services, including the need for bidders to provide proof of hazardous materials transportation training and submit past performance references. Bidders must provide unit prices for shipments of 1-5 sample cases, additional cases over 5, and empty/returned cases. The contract will be awarded to serve the jurisdictions of Leon County and Tampa City within the state of Florida, with the initial contract period eligible for three one-year renewals based on satisfactory contractor performance. The ITB initially had a bid due date of June 20, 2022, but was extended to June 27, 2022, with the public bid opening scheduled for June 28, 2022.

The previous total contract amount was $60,000, and the incumbent provider is Commercial Express, Inc. The ITB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. FDACS reserves the right to award the contract or not, based on the availability of funds. Bidders must complete certifications regarding scrutinized companies, lobbying, and drug-free workplace.