Burns Building Food Services, Tallahassee, Florida

The Florida Department of Transportation is seeking competitive bids for food services at the Burns Building in Tallahassee, Florida, under solicitation number DOT-ITN-27-9001-SJ, with responses due by July 28, 2026. All bidders must be registered in the State of Florida’s MyFloridaMarketplace system, and out-of-state entities must be authorized to conduct business in Florida. Businesses requiring professional licensing under the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation must hold valid credentials. Strict communication restrictions apply from the solicitation’s release through 72 hours after the intended award notice, prohibiting any direct contact with agency personnel except in writing to the procurement officer, with violations potentially leading to bid rejection. Payment to vendors will be subject to the MyFloridaMarketplace Transaction Fee unless exempt under state administrative code. Vendors are prohibited from participating if listed on the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan or Iran Petroleum Energy Sector Lists for contracts exceeding one million dollars. Compliance with federal and state non-discrimination laws is mandatory, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title IX, and requirements related to limited English proficiency, disability, race, color, national origin, sex, and age. Contractors must adhere to Florida Statute 20.055(5) and ensure subcontracts include the same compliance obligations. The point of contact for this solicitation is Sherill Johnson, reachable via email at CO.Purch@dot.state.fl.us.