Sourcing (Solicitation) Event

This state and local contracting opportunity is for a Sourcing (Solicitation) Event issued by the State of Florida. The solicitation is requesting proposals for the provision of comprehensive maintenance and repair services for the state's fleet of over 10,000 vehicles, including sedans, SUVs, trucks, and heavy equipment. The contract will have an initial term of 3 years, with options to renew for up to 2 additional 1-year periods. Respondents must submit proposals by the due date of March 31, 2023, and a pre-bid conference is scheduled for February 15, 2023 to provide an overview of the requirements. The contract will be awarded to a single vendor, and the state has set a goal of 20% participation by certified Minority Business Enterprises. Pricing for the services will be based on a fixed hourly rate for labor, with the state providing all necessary parts and materials. Respondents must demonstrate experience maintaining and repairing a diverse fleet of vehicles.

The incumbent vendor for this contract is ABC Fleet Services, who has held the contract for the past 5 years. Funding for the contract will come from the state's central motor pool budget, with an estimated annual value of $15 million. In addition to the vehicle maintenance and repair services, the state is also seeking proposals for various information technology products and services, including software, hardware, maintenance, and professional services. The pricing terms for these IT items and services require respondents to provide both firm fixed prices and hourly rates, and the resulting contract will have an initial term of one year, with options to renew for up to four additional one-year periods.