Dma-Itb-342-Dot Certified Limerock

The contract involves a two-year procurement of approximately 25,000 tons annually of DOT Certified Lime Rock for Camp Blanding Joint Training Center in Florida, with an anticipated start around September 18, 2025, and ending approximately September 18, 2027. Bidders must submit sealed bids through the MyFloridaMarketPlace system by September 12, 2025, with the award based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid meeting all technical and certification requirements. The procurement emphasizes compliance with state and federal regulations, including certifications for drug-free workplaces, employment eligibility verification via E-Verify, and certifications regarding scrutinized companies. The contract is structured as a fixed-unit-price supply arrangement, with the Department reserving the right to adjust quantities depending on funding availability, and all deliveries are to be made FOB destination to multiple locations within CBJTC. The solicitation incorporates detailed federal and state regulatory clauses, including requirements for insurance, public records, Buy America provisions, and anti-collusion certifications, all embedded through referenced standard forms and attachments. The delivery and inspection process specifies that the Department will inspect delivered lime rock within five business days for compliance with DOT standards and quality specifications, rejecting and returning non-conforming materials at the contractor’s expense. Security procedures at Camp Blanding require contractors to submit personnel and vehicle documentation prior to access, with strict adherence to security protocols during the contract period. Bidders are instructed to submit complete proposals in hard copy, including all required forms and certifications, by the specified deadline, with no allowance for electronic or fax submissions.