Companies Government Bids & RFPs

Proposals are due by June 18, 2026, until 5:00 PM EST. Proposals due date: june 18, 2026, until 5: 00 pm est

The payment due date is calculated from the time the accounts payable accountant receives and accepts the invoice. For goods or services other than construction, it's 45 days from the accepted date. The payment due date is calculated from the time the accounts payable accountant receives and accepts the invoice, per section ****, f. s. The payment due date for the purchase of goods or services other than construction services is 45 days from the accepted date.

The award will be based on the proposal that is most advantageous to the respective district, taking into consideration all evaluation factors. Cost is only one factor, and the lowest cost proposal will not necessarily be the highest ranked. The award will be based on the proposal that is most advantageous to the respective district, taking into consideration all evaluation factors set forth in this rfp.

The contract will be awarded only to a responsible proposer who is fully licensed, qualified, and able to provide the services specified. Proposers must submit satisfactory evidence of a history of fulfilling similar contracts and demonstrate preparedness with necessary organization, personnel, capital, and equipment. The contract, if awarded, will be awarded only to a responsible proposer who is fully licensed, qualified and able to provide the services specified herein

A mandatory pre-proposal meeting will be held on June 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall. A preproposal meeting will be held on june 3, 2026, at 3: 00 p. m. est at lakewood ranch town hall

A notice of protest must be filed in writing within seventy-two (72) hours after receipt of the RFP packet or notice of decision. A notice of protest regarding this request for proposal, a proposal rejection, or an award under the rfp, including specifications or other requirements contained in the rfp, must be filed in writing within seventytwo 72 hours after receipt of the request for proposal packet

Proposals may be disqualified if not completed as specified, missing required documents, or if there is an attempt to influence staff during the blackout period. Collusion may also lead to disqualification. Any proposal that is not completed as specified or that is missing the required proposal documents may be disqualified.

The required delivery and installation date is Wednesday, August 26, 2026, and pick up is Monday, August 31, 2026.

The city's normal payment terms are 45 days. The city's normal payment terms are 45 days in connection with cash discounts specified with this bid.

Award of the bids shall be based upon a combination of factors, including but not limited to, adherence to bid requirements, references and any other factors that may be in the city's best interest. he bid will be awarded to that responsible, responsive firm whose bid, conforms to this solicitation and will be most advantageous to the city, with regard not only to price but also to availability of product, location and quality of product considered.

Vendors must be qualified and submit a signed bid form. o be considered for award, vendors must: 1. signature of an authorized company representative on page 3 of the bid form. 2. submit pages 1- 13 of the bid form electronically, via the bidnet ( mitn) system.

The city may terminate a bid award for failure to perform a term of the bid specifications. The city may withhold payment to offset any damages the city incurs as a result of the awarded vendor's violation.

Failure to properly sign the bid form or submit all required documents electronically may result in disqualification. Failure to properly sign in the area provided below will result in your bid not being accepted.