Hardpan Road Base Materials - Jennings State Forest Project No. FCO 07-200-ROAD-24

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is seeking competitive bids for the procurement of hardpan road base materials for the Jennings State Forest Project No. FCO 07-200-ROAD-24, located in Middleburg, Clay County, Florida. The invitation to bid (ITB FFS 24 25 121) requests approximately 4,480 tons of dark-colored hardpan with minimum sand content for road improvements to Gallberry Jesse Road. Bidders must provide hardpan materials that will be delivered and stockpiled at a specified location within Jennings State Forest, with delivery scheduled Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM ET, excluding state holidays. The bid release date is January 28, 2025, with sealed bids due by February 13, 2025, at 5:00 PM ET. A public bid opening will be conducted via teleconference on February 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET, with an anticipated award posting date of February 18, 2025. The award will be made to the responsive and responsible vendor with the lowest Grand Total Price, with deliveries required to commence within two weeks of purchase order issuance and all materials to be delivered within 60 days of commencement.

The procurement includes a Florida-based business preference of 5% for qualifying vendors, potentially advantaging local businesses. Pricing must be firm and inclusive of all services, including packaging, handling, shipping, delivery charges, environmental and fuel service fees, and other relevant charges. The FDACS reserves the right to purchase additional quantities within 12 months of award at the same terms, conditions, and pricing. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the bid documents suggest an open competitive process. The estimated value of the contract appears to be based on the 4,480 tons of hardpan material, though an exact budget range is not specified in the provided documents. Vendors must be prepared to meet strict delivery specifications, including material quality, quantity, and timely delivery to the designated stockpile location within Jennings State Forest. The procurement is focused on obtaining high-quality road base materials for infrastructure improvement in the state forest area.