Scales Maintenance & Certifications

The state and local contract opportunity is for the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) to procure preventative maintenance, system upgrades, and repair services for the Utility Services Department's weigh station scales. The purpose is to ensure the scales are working within manufacturer's standards and the latest edition of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Handbook 44. The work must be performed by certified technicians and will cover the jurisdictions of Orange County and Lakeland City in Florida. The contract will be for an initial term with the option to renew, and bids are due by December 12, 2023. A mandatory site visit will be held on November 30, 2023, and the contract is expected to be awarded on or around December 15, 2023. The award will be based on the unit pricing of the preventative maintenance items listed on the Bid Pricing Form.

The solicitation includes preferences for BuyLocal, Veteran, and Opportunity Zone qualified vendors, but does not require a bid bond or performance/payment bond. The contractor must have previous experience with the required services and provide client references. The contract does not mention any set-asides, incumbents, or specific funding requirements and sources. The District reserves the right to purchase any, all, or none of its requirements from the awarded bidder(s), and the pricing terms are all-inclusive with no additional hidden costs.