Tarpaulins and Dump Truck Covers

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is seeking competitive sealed bids for the procurement of tarpaulins and dump truck covers. The FDOT is requesting bids for various sizes and types of these products, with estimated annual spending ranging from $230 to $2,900 per item. The contract term is for 3 years, with optional 3-year renewals. Bidders must be registered in the State of Florida's MyFloridaMarketPlace system and complete all required bid documents, including the Bid Sheet, Drug-Free Workplace Certification, and Scrutinized Companies Certification. Pricing terms are required to be firm, net, and delivered F.O.B. destination. The FDOT reserves the right to make awards by individual item, groups of items, all or none, and on a geographical or statewide basis. The contract is subject to annual appropriated funding, and the FDOT may cancel the contract or reduce quantities if necessary. Liquidated damages may be assessed for late deliveries.

All bidders, proposers, and respondents must be registered in the State of Florida's MyFloridaMarketPlace system. A 5% in-state business preference will be applied if the lowest responsive bidder is an out-of-state vendor. The FDOT did not provide any information on set-aside designations, restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, incumbent vendors or current contractors, or existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total budget for this procurement was not disclosed.