South Dade Routine Maintenance Services

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Six is seeking routine maintenance services for non-interstate roadways in the South Dade area through Invitation to Bid (ITB) DOT-ITB-26-6192EG. The procurement involves staffing two field crews, each comprised of one supervisor and four maintenance workers, to perform comprehensive roadway maintenance activities including asphalt repair, sodding, drainage structure cleaning, concrete repair, vegetation management, tree trimming, sign maintenance, and litter removal. Qualified vendors must provide a crew cab truck with a mounted arrow board, ensure all employees have valid Florida driver's licenses, and meet specific personnel qualifications, with supervisors requiring five years of infrastructure maintenance experience and maintenance workers needing working knowledge of roadway maintenance activities. The contract will span two years, with work typically conducted Monday through Thursday from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Bids are due on July 9, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with a public bid opening at 2:00 PM the same day, and a final selection meeting scheduled for July 21, 2025, at 10:00 AM. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest bid, with evaluation criteria including vendor experience, compliance documentation, and workplace certifications.

The procurement includes specific set-aside and participation provisions for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), with bidders encouraged to utilize DBE firms as subcontractors and required to report DBE payments through an online Equal Opportunity Compliance system. Veteran Business Enterprises and Drug-Free Workplace certified companies may receive preference in bid evaluations, particularly in cases of tied bids. Bidders must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace system and demonstrate at least three years of experience in the requested business type. The contract has a total compensation ceiling of $740,000.00, with payment made through monthly invoices based on unit billing rates. Vendors must carry general liability insurance with specific coverage limits and comply with various non-discrimination statutes, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Executive Orders addressing environmental justice and limited English proficiency. All subcontractors must also agree to comply with Florida Statutes regarding inspector general oversight, and bidders must complete various certification forms including Drug-Free Workplace Program Certification and E-Verify compliance documentation.