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This Government Contract opportunity from Texas was posted on May 1, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Cargo Preference Act Compliance (Freight Logistics)

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NAICS: 484220
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Specialty Moving Services for Museum / Archives
Solicitation # 262896MF
Sarasota County is soliciting bids for professional specialty moving services to transport historical artifacts, artwork, and museum objects from designated locations to the new History Center. The project is expected to take between two and four weeks, with performance occurring between November 2026 and February 2027, following the building's substantial completion on November 6, 2026. The selected contractor will lead the planning and project management efforts, ensuring the safe transport of approximately 230 pieces of artwork and the specialized installation of the 850-pound Bertha Palmer Stele. Required equipment includes air-ride, air-conditioned trucks with lift gates, as ramps are strictly prohibited. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest total bid price. Bidders must provide at least two references from the past seven years demonstrating experience with cultural heritage institutions and submit all pricing via the OpenGov portal. Personnel must be experienced in handling fragile artifacts, pass FDLE CJIS background checks, and include at least one English-speaking team member on-site. Strict environmental controls are required to prevent exposure to heat or humidity, and materials cannot be left in vehicles overnight. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability of 1 million dollars per occurrence and property coverage for the full replacement cost of County items.
Libraries and Historical Resources

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about 16 hours ago

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The contract requires full compliance with the Cargo Preference Act for the transportation of construction materials, mandating the use of U.S.-flag vessels and American-based carriers whenever legally applicable to ensure adherence to federal maritime regulations. This obligation applies to all freight logistics associated with the project, placing responsibility on the subcontractor to source, coordinate, and document transportation methods that meet these statutory requirements, including maintaining records to demonstrate compliance during audits or inspections. The work is tied to a Texas Department of Transportation project located in Liberty, with the NAICS code 484220 indicating specialized freight transportation services. The subcontract is set to be active as of May 1, 2026, with no solicitation number or set-aside provision identified, and all performance obligations must align with the federal mandate to prioritize U.S.-owned and flagged vessels for federally funded cargo movements, even in state-led infrastructure initiatives. The contractor must ensure logistical planning accounts for potential limitations or scheduling implications associated with U.S.-flag carrier availability.

General Info

Use U.S.-flag vessels for Texas DOT freight, comply with Cargo Preference Act, effective May 1, 2026

Agency

Texas Department of Transportation

Place of Performance

Liberty, TX, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 0920-02-101.

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Liberty County — CSJ 0920-02-101 — May 2026 Letting — State-Let Construction

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AgencyTexas Department of Transportation
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Texas Department of Transportation
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Ensuring transportation of construction materials complies with the Cargo Preference Act using U.S.-flag vessels and carriers where required.

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