Providing Increased Capacity and Enhanced Capabilities to Move and Store Construction Aggregate

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is soliciting applications under solicitation number DOT-RFA-27-9009-PB for projects designed to increase the capacity and enhance the capabilities for moving and storing construction aggregate within the state of Florida. This grant-funded opportunity is governed by Florida Statute Section 339.651 and is open to eligible entities such as seaports and rail facilities. The total available funding pool is capped at 20 million dollars annually from the State Transportation Trust Fund. Applications must be submitted as a single PDF file under 25MB via email to [email hidden] by 5:00 PM EST on August 31, 2026. Evaluation of applications will be based on alignment with statutory requirements, adherence to the department's grant application format, and available funding constraints. Priority will be given to projects that provide a funding match as outlined in Section 339.651(4)(d), F.S. Successful applicants must be registered in MyFloridaMarketPlace and will be required to execute a Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA) Form No. 725-000-01 upon award. The anticipated notice of intended decision is scheduled for October 26, 2026. All communications during the solicitation phase must be directed exclusively to the RFA Coordinator.