Myakka State Forest Shell Road Base Material

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB FFS 24 25 118) for the purchase and delivery of approximately 19,000 tons of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) certified shell road base materials to Myakka State Forest in Englewood, Sarasota County, Florida. The procurement seeks a vendor to provide high-quality road base materials that are free of lumps, trash, and foreign matter, sourced from pits without exotic or invasive plant species. The materials will be delivered to three specific dirt sites along Shell Road, with precise GPS coordinates provided in the project map. Delivery requirements mandate that the contractor commence delivery within 60 business days of the purchase order, complete all deliveries within 90 business days, and provide a minimum of 15 loads per day during workdays between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM ET. The bid was released on February 3, 2025, with written inquiries due by February 6, 2025, and sealed bids due by February 20, 2025, at 5:00 PM ET. A public bid opening will be conducted via teleconference on February 21, 2025, at 11:00 AM ET, with an anticipated award posting date of February 28, 2025. The award will be made to the responsive and responsible vendor with the lowest Grand Total Price.

The procurement allows for a 5% price preference for Florida-based businesses, encouraging local vendor participation. Bidders must be registered as active vendors with the State of Florida and comply with all applicable laws, though a general contractor's license is not required. Foreign companies must provide proof of authorization to conduct business in Florida. Vendors must submit several mandatory forms, including vendor acknowledgment, price sheet, certifications regarding lobbying, debarment, suspension, drug-free workplace, forced labor, and vendor certification. The procurement includes a 1% MyFloridaMarketPlace transaction fee on all payments. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the bid documents emphasize the need for English-speaking personnel to coordinate deliveries and provide detailed documentation. The vendor must submit haul tickets for each delivery, reflecting load weight and delivery date. Although the exact budget is not specified, the procurement involves approximately 19,000 tons of road base materials, suggesting a significant contract value for the selected vendor.