Levels Government Bids & RFPs

Firms must be experienced in wage and hour classification, compensation analysis, and organizational staffing studies for local government entities.

Submittals must be uploaded to the designated weblink before 2:00 PM local Jacksonville FL time on August 20, 2026. Late submittals will not be accepted.

Prequalification will be based on the evaluation of submitted renewal qualifications and compliance with the colleges evaluation criteria and state requirements for educational facilities. The administrative evaluation committee will review submittals and assign pass/fail ratings. The passing prequalification submittals will then be calculated to determine the maximum size project and total dollar value in accordance with SREF section 4. 11 d.

Contractors must provide evidence of a current State of Florida General Contractors License, minimum $1 million performance and payment bonding capacity, $1 million minimum public liability and property damage insurance, and maintained business ownership of current prequalification status. The contractor must provide evidence of the following: Confirmation letter of ownership and/or control section 1. 01 proof that the contractor or joint venture holds a current copy of their state of Florida general contractors license. . .

To protest solicitation specifications, a written notice must be filed within 72 hours after receipt of the solicitation specifications. To protest the specifications or the terms and conditions contained in this Request for Qualification RFQ a written notice that includes the solicitation and title, together with a brief description of the basis for the protest must be filed. . .

Failure to timely submit a complete RFQ submittal will be cause for removal from the prequalified list. Providing inaccurate or misleading statements, being declared in default, bankruptcy, unsatisfactory performance, or license **** can lead to suspension or revocation of the prequalification certificate. Current prequalified general contractors that fail to timely submit a complete RFQ **** submittal will be cause for the college to remove your firm from the colleges prequalified list of construction contractors.

Bids must be received no later than July 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

The vendor shall be paid within a reasonable time after submission of proper certified invoices to the city. Invoices shall contain the contract number and purchase order number. Failure to follow these instructions may result in delay of processing invoices for payment.

The contractor expressly warrants that all articles, materials, supplies, equipment, and/or services covered in this contract will conform to the specification attached hereto and made a part hereof and further warrants that same shall be good material and workmanship, and free from defects.

The city is looking for qualified firms and will use the following criteria for screening submittals: Demonstrated experience with contracts of similar complexity, Proposal presentation, Firms qualifications, Financial considerations and net economic impact, Maximum down time allowed, Existing ability to implement expected level of services.

Companies must keep an office within 100 miles of the city to help provide services in a timely manner. The city will determine the qualifications of service companies through evaluation of their capabilities as outlined in their proposals.

Items delivered not conforming to specifications will be rejected and returned to the biddervendor at the biddervendors expense. Any violation of these stipulations may result in suppliers name being removed from the city of lawton purchasing biddervendor mailing list, and the city may pursue any and all other remedies available either in equity or by law.

Samples of items, when called for, must be furnished free of charge and at no expense to the city. Each individual sample must be labeled with biddervendors name, manufacturers brand name and number, contract number and item reference, or as specified in the attached special conditions.

Should a biddervendor have an objection to or challenge the specifications, the biddervendor is responsible for making this known in writing so as to reach the city clerk no later than seven 7 calendar days prior to the bid opening date.

Failure to include all pages will result in your bid being nonresponsive. If the documents are required, and are not submitted, your bid may be considered nonresponsive.

Bids must be submitted through our secure online bid management system by registered vendors by the date and time listed above. The online bid management system will automatically cut off at the exact due date/time. Please give yourself enough time to upload your bid. The bid due date is July 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time.

Payment shall be made within 30 days of the submittal of a correct invoice for goods received.

The bid will be awarded to that responsible, responsive bidder whose bid, conforming to this solicitation, will be most advantageous to the city, price and other factors considered.

In evaluating bids, the city shall consider the qualifications of the bidders, and, where applicable, operating costs, delivery time, maintenance requirements, performance data, and guarantees of materials and equipment.

Protests about the bid procedure must be in writing and received no later than ten business days after notification regarding the contract award decision.

Submission of additional terms, conditions or agreements with the bid document is grounds for deeming a bid nonresponsive and may result in bid rejection.