Description
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is seeking competitive sealed bids to supply and deliver approximately 3,000 tons of Florida Department of Transportation‑certified shell road‑base material to the Peace River State Forest in Arcadia, FL. The material must meet strict quality standards (no lumps, trash, foreign matter, or invasive species) and be delivered within 14 business days of a purchase order, at a minimum rate of 20 loads per day during standard work hours. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes by 5:00 PM on October 8 2026; the public bid opening occurs the following day. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a 5 % preference for Florida‑based vendors. All required certifications (lobbying, debarment, forced‑labor, drug‑free workplace, etc.) must be included.