Peace River State Forest – Shell Road Base Material Project No. 15200ROAD25

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is soliciting competitive bids under ITB FFS 26 27 53 for the purchase and delivery of approximately 3,000 tons of Florida Department of Transportation certified shell road base material. The materials are intended for road improvements at the Peace River State Forest in Arcadia, Florida. The contract is a firm fixed unit price agreement, and the award will be granted to the responsive and responsible vendor offering the lowest grand total price. Preference may be given to Florida-based commodities, certified veteran business enterprises, and companies implementing a drug-free workplace program. Deliveries must begin within 14 business days of the executed purchase order and occur Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. ET, with a minimum requirement of 20 loads per day. The material must be clean, free of trash and foreign matter, and sourced from pits without exotic or invasive plant species to ensure a smooth work surface. Sealed bids are due by October 8, 2026, and must include a signed acknowledgement form, a completed price sheet, and required certifications regarding lobbying, debarment, and forced labor. Non-Florida vendors must additionally provide a written attorney opinion. Payment will be made via state government warrant upon satisfactory delivery, contingent upon annual legislative appropriation.