Description
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) seeks a qualified vendor to provide communication and outreach services for Districtwide Office of Modal Development Special Projects in District 4. The five‑year contract (Nov 20 2026 – Nov 19 2031) will support public‑facing outreach, stakeholder engagement, and messaging for multimodal transportation initiatives. Vendors must be registered in MyFloridaMarketplace, meet licensing and insurance requirements, and submit both technical and price proposals by Sept 14 2026. The award will be based on a weighted technical (57 %) and price (43 %) score, with a minimum technical score of 70 points. The total budget ceiling is $1.5 million.
• Scope includes development of communication plans, media relations, public meetings, digital content, and outreach materials.
• Requires experienced personnel in transportation communications, public relations, and stakeholder management.
• Mandatory registration in the State’s vendor portal and compliance with Florida statutes (e.g., Scrutinized Companies, E‑Verify).
• No pre‑proposal conference; technical questions due Aug 31 2026.
• Award announced after public opening of proposals; contract may be renewed up to 3 years beyond the initial term.