Steel and Aluminum for 23/24 New Equipment Fabrication

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is seeking competitive bids for the outright purchase and delivery of steel and aluminum for Fiscal Year 23/24 New Equipment Fabrication. The procurement is funded through the department's operating capital outlay (OCO) budget and covers jurisdictions in Leon County and Tampa City, Florida. The ITB details the specific quantities, part numbers, and descriptions of the steel and aluminum metals needed, including various shapes, sizes, and alloy requirements. Bids are due by March 25, 2024 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time, and a public bid opening will be held on March 27, 2024 at 9:30 AM Eastern Time. The Department intends to make a single award or no award, as determined to be in the best interest of the state. Pricing must be firm and inclusive of all costs, and the Department reserves the right to increase or decrease the quantities and amounts as needed.

The ITB does not specify any set-asides or preferences for disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and the Department does not mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total award value or budget range for this procurement is not provided in the available documents.