Marine Science Center Sealife Inspired Costume Jewelry

Volusia County is requesting bids on sea-life-inspired costume jewelry for the Marine Science Center Gift Shop under IFB 26-B-93JJ, with proposals due August 12, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EST and a question deadline of July 29, 2026. The County intends to award a Master Agreement for an initial three-year term with two optional one-year renewals, contingent upon mutual written agreement and County Council approval.

Only manufacturers, designers, private-label brand owners, and direct importers are eligible to bid; distributors, brokers, resellers, and retailers are ineligible. Bidders must supply merchandise proprietary to their company or manufactured exclusively under their brand or private-label arrangement. A 3% local preference applies to respondents with a documented permanent business location of at least six months in Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, or Volusia County; a 2% preference applies to prime contractors utilizing subcontractors qualifying as local businesses representing 51% or greater of total work.

The scope includes 21 specific costume jewelry items — necklaces, bracelets, and earrings featuring sea turtle, seahorse, shark, starfish, jellyfish, and octopus designs in various materials and finishes — with estimated total quantities of approximately 858 units. All items must be delivered to the Marine Science Center at 100 Lighthouse Drive, Ponce Inlet, Florida 32127 within fourteen days of order. Pricing must remain firm for at least ninety days from solicitation opening and include FOB Destination with all packing, handling, and shipping charges.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible respondent(s) offering best overall value; the County reserves the right to award to multiple bidders, reject all responses, or cancel the solicitation. Payment terms provide for full remittance on undisputed invoices within forty-five business days of receipt. Bidders must submit three references for relevant projects completed within the last three years and complete a Vendor Questionnaire. A non-mandatory solicitation opening will occur August 12 at 3:01 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. Submissions are electronic through the County's eProcurement Portal.