ITB-25-094 Inmate Transport Buses-Addendum 001

The Florida Department of Corrections is conducting an Invitation to Bid (ITB-25-094) for Inmate Transport Buses, with Leon County serving as the primary jurisdictional location. The procurement seeks to acquire transportation vehicles specifically designed for inmate movement, with the solicitation originally advertised on September 3, 2025, and a revised bid submission deadline of December 31, 2025. Key procurement dates include a September 25, 2025 deadline for vendor questions, with anticipated department responses by October 28, 2025, and an expected agency decision in December 2025. Vendors must submit questions via email to Purchasing@fdc.myflorida.com and are required to use the subject line "Inmate Transport Buses, and Replacement Parts and Equipment ITB-25-094". Submissions must be made to the Florida Department of Corrections at 501 S. Calhoun Street in Tallahassee, with all times referenced in Eastern Time and vendors directed to utilize the Vendor Information Portal at https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/ for ongoing procurement updates.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, vendors are subject to protest procedures outlined in Florida Statutes, with specific instructions for filing notices of protest with the Agency Clerk. The procurement appears to be open to qualified vendors capable of providing specialized inmate transport buses, though no specific incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements are mentioned in the current addendum. The document does not specify precise award values or budget ranges for the inmate transport bus procurement. Potential bidders are advised to thoroughly review all procurement documents and utilize the Vendor Information Portal for comprehensive details about qualification requirements, submission guidelines, and potential contract specifications. Vendors must carefully adhere to the specified timeline and submission protocols to be considered for this state-level contract opportunity.