Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance for Type A & C “On and Off-Road Equipment” for Ponce de Leon Opera

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District Three, is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive vehicle and equipment maintenance services for Type A and C "On and Off-Road Equipment" at the Ponce de Leon Operations Center through Invitation to Bid (ITB) number DOT-ITB-25-3014-CS. The procurement covers maintenance services for a diverse fleet including heavy duty trucks, crew cab/dump trucks, graders, front end loaders, excavators, tractors, forklifts, skid steers, and wood chippers. Bidders must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace system and submit detailed documentation including minimum qualifications statements, work references, and various certifications. The bid is specifically due on June 24, 2025, at 1:30 PM Central Time, with the contract term expected to span 36 months beginning approximately August 10, 2025. Vendors must provide comprehensive maintenance services with specific requirements for vehicle servicing, maintenance intervals, and adherence to Department approval processes. Evaluation will likely focus on vendor qualifications, references, technical capabilities, and compliance with state contracting requirements.

The procurement includes provisions for minority business enterprise (MBE) participation and requires vendors to maintain a drug-free workplace certification. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with various state statutes and provide evidence of scrutinized company and labor practice certifications. The contract has a total budgetary ceiling of $75,000.00, with compensation structured through unit rates for different equipment types and monthly invoicing. No renewal options are included in this contract. Vendors must carry appropriate insurance and perform all services at the Ponce de Leon Operations Center in Florida. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, the MBE participation requirements suggest a preference for diverse vendor participation. Potential respondents should carefully review all documentation, particularly the insurance, compliance, and technical service requirements outlined in the bid documents.