Single Prisoner Transport Systems

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the fabrication of custom single prisoner transport systems to be mounted within FWC patrol vehicles. The procured systems must be constructed from 16-gauge sheet metal and designed to be compatible with Precision Mounting Technologies (PMT) consoles and custom gun lock boxes while maintaining versatility across multiple vehicle models without requiring vehicle alterations. Bidders must provide unit prices for two quantity brackets (1-50 units and 51-100 units) for the initial three-year contract term and for each potential renewal year, with all quoted prices including shipping and delivery F.O.B. destination. Key deadlines include a non-mandatory pre-bid conference call on April 23, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET; written questions due by April 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET; and sealed bids due May 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET at the FWC Purchasing office in Tallahassee, with public opening at the same date and time. The contract will be awarded to the responsive, responsible bidder submitting the lowest total price across all contract years, with an anticipated award date of May 19, 2026, and a contract term of three years from Purchase Order issuance, with options to renew annually for up to three additional years. Mandatory requirements include registration in MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) and SunBiz prior to bid opening, submission of the ITB Acknowledgement Form, completed Price Sheet, minimum three references from similar projects, Attachment B (Mandatory Responsive Requirements), List of Subcontractors (Attachment D), and PUR 2023 Provision of Commodities Produced by Forced Labor certification, along with E-Verify enrollment and workers' compensation insurance with minimum limits of $100,000 per accident and general liability insurance.

No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or women-owned businesses are mentioned in the ITB documentation. Subcontracting is permitted, and a Subcontractor Minority Status Report must accompany each invoice; additionally, contractors must submit an annual PUR 7801 Vendor Certification Form within ten days after the Notice of Intent to Award and annually thereafter on July 1st. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is provided in the solicitation documents. The systems must integrate with existing Precision Mounting Technologies (PMT) consoles and custom gun lock boxes already in use by FWC patrol vehicles, requiring compatibility with established infrastructure. Upon award, the contractor must submit a sample unit for inspection and approval before production commences, with delivery to 3465 Capital Circle SW, Tallahassee, Florida 32310. The ITB does not disclose a specific budget range or estimated contract value, leaving the award amount to be determined by competitive bidding across the specified quantity brackets and contract years.