Peace River State Forest – Shell Road Base Material Project No. 15200ROAD25

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is requesting bids for the purchase and delivery of approximately 3,000 tons of Florida Department of Transportation certified shell road base material to Peace River State Forest in Arcadia, Florida, under ITB FFS 26 27 53, with sealed bids due October 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET. A Florida-based business preference applies; in-state vendors receive a 5% discount if the lowest bid is from an out-of-state vendor whose state does not grant reciprocal preference. Out-of-state vendors must submit a written attorney opinion regarding their state's preferences or face disqualification.

The material will be used for road improvements within the forest, specifically in the Priority 3 area. Delivery must commence no later than 14 business days from receipt of the executed purchase order, with a minimum of 20 loads delivered per day, Monday through Friday between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM ET, to 4300 SW CR 769, Arcadia, Florida 34266. The Department will provide spreading and rolling of delivered materials. A truck entrance is located 500 feet north on the same road, with a stockpile location at Site #1 available for overflow.

Award will be made to the responsive and responsible vendor submitting the lowest Grand Total Price on a firm fixed unit price per ton basis. Bid prices must be firm and inclusive of all packaging, handling, shipping, delivery charges, environmental fees, and fuel surcharges; no separate delivery fees are permitted. The Department reserves the right to increase or reduce quantities and may purchase additional quantities within 12 months of award at the same pricing and terms. No performance bond is required.

Questions are due September 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET, with written responses anticipated by October 1. Sealed bids will open publicly on October 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET. Vendors must submit multiple certifications including FDACS Acknowledgement Form, Price Sheet, Certification Regarding Lobbying and Debarment, Forced Labor Certification, E-Verify compliance attestation, and vendor certifications regarding Israel boycotts. Payment is made by state warrant upon delivery and satisfactory completion, less a 1% MyFloridaMarketPlace transaction fee. The contract is contingent on annual legislative appropriation.