Road Materials - District 2 - Chipola Forestry Center

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service (FFS) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB FFS 25 26 57) seeking competitive bids for the purchase and delivery of road materials within Region 1 - District 2, specifically for the Chipola Forestry Center. The procurement covers 16 different road material products across three categories: Road Base Materials (hardpan, limestone, clay, shell, millings), Rock Base Materials (pea gravel, stone sizes, riprap, blends), and Slag Products. The Department intends to award up to three vendor term agreements per road material item, with deliveries spanning seven counties: Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Walton, and Washington. All road materials must meet Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Standard Specifications and be sourced from pits or mines free of invasive plant species. Vendors must submit sealed bids by December 8, 2025, at 5:00 PM, with a public bid opening scheduled for December 9, 2025, at 9:30 AM, and the deadline for vendor questions is December 1, 2025. Bidders are required to submit fixed maximum prices per ton for each road material product on the provided Price Sheet, with prices inclusive of all associated costs including materials, labor, handling, delivery, environmental fees, and fuel.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but vendors with a principal place of business outside Florida must submit a written attorney's opinion pursuant to Section 287.084 of the Florida Statutes. Vendors are not required to bid on all products or districts and may selectively propose pricing for specific items and geographic areas. The initial term agreement will be effective for 12 months, with options to renew annually for up to three additional years under the same terms and conditions. While specific award values are not detailed, vendors may assess a fixed flat-rate delivery fee not exceeding $50.00 per delivery. Vendors must complete multiple certifications including the FDACS Acknowledgement Form, Forced Labor Certification, and vendor certifications per Form PUR 7801. Awarded vendors must have a valid W-9 on file with the Department of Financial Services prior to purchase order issuance, and all payments will be subject to a 1% MyFloridaMarketPlace transaction fee. The Department reserves the right to award in whole or in part, or to make no award at its discretion.