NFETC Anti-Ligature Beds

The State of Florida, Department of Children and Families (DCF) is seeking to procure 230 anti-ligature beds for the North Florida Evaluation and Treatment Center (NFETC) located in Gainesville, Florida. The beds must be constructed as a single piece to eliminate the possibility of concealing contraband and enhance the safety of residents by preventing self-harm and reducing the risk of harm to others. The solicitation, issued as Invitation to Bid (ITB) DCF ITB 2324 017, requires vendors to submit pricing on the provided price sheet, including unit pricing for the beds and delivery costs. The Department reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of beds needed. The bid response is due on May 6, 2024, and the anticipated award date is June 14, 2024, with the purchase order start date of June 21, 2024. The selected vendor shall provide commodities and contractual services that meet the requirements outlined in Attachment A.

The solicitation is open to all interested vendors across the state of Florida, with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions mentioned. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder who submits the lowest price. No information is provided regarding incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the solicitation does not include any details on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total contract value or budget range is not specified in the available documents.