LED Highway Lighting Fixtures and Parts

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for LED Highway Lighting Fixtures and Parts, specifically targeting District One counties including Polk, Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Sarasota, Manatee, Hardee, DeSoto, Highlands, Glades, Hendry, and Okeechobee. The procurement seeks vendors to supply LED luminaires that must be pre-listed on the Department's Approved Product List (APL) and comply with FDOT Standard Specifications Section 992 for Highway Lighting Materials. Bids must be electronically submitted to D1.Purch@dot.state.fl.us by December 23, 2024, with specific timing parameters: bid submission deadline is 9:00 AM, bid opening at 11:00 AM, and intended decision/award posting at 5:00 PM on the same day. Technical questions are due by December 9, 2024, at 2:00 PM, and all bidders must be actively registered in Florida's MyFloridaMarketPlace system by the bid opening date. The luminaires must include a minimum 5-year non-prorated warranty on all components, with unit prices to include delivery to any of the specified District One counties.

The procurement allows for potential multiple vendor awards and will utilize federal funding, which means the standard in-state preference does not apply. A 1% transaction fee will be applied to all payments associated with the contract. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, bidders must meet FDOT's registration and compliance requirements. The contract appears to be open to qualified vendors capable of providing high-quality LED highway lighting fixtures that meet the department's technical specifications. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the procurement covers a comprehensive set of counties and suggests a potentially significant infrastructure investment in highway lighting technology. The broad geographic coverage and technical requirements indicate this is a substantial procurement opportunity for vendors specializing in transportation lighting solutions.