Bids are requested for 3M reflective sign sheeting for Polk County Roads and Drainage Division. Bids are due by July 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Questions must be submitted in writing by June 29, 2026. Bids can be submitted sealed or electronically via Kiteworks. Failure to follow instructions may result in disqualification. Vendors must register to receive addenda. The contract period is from award through August 31, 2029, with possible extensions. Vendor must have been in business for two years, possess a Polk County local business tax receipt, and provide three client references. Materials must meet FDOT and ASTM standards. Delivery is within 30 calendar days from the order date to Polk County Traffic Operations, **** Sheffield Road, Winter Haven, FL **** requirements include a minimum of 10 years for non-fluorescent sheeting and 7 years for fluorescent sheeting.
Bids must be received prior to 2:00 p. m. on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
Invoices will be processed for payment when approved by the appropriate divisions project manager or designee. The county's payment of an invoice shall not constitute evidence of the county's acceptance of the bidder's performance.
The bidder shall honor the manufacturers warranty that the reflective sheeting will remain effective for its intended use and meet the stated minimum for coefficient of retroreflective values. Warranty should include ten 10 year minimum all nonfluorescent sheeting and seven 7 year minimum on fluorescent sheeting.
Award will be made based on overall low bid, meeting qualifications and specifications.
Vendor must have been in business under the same FEIN number for the past two 2 years. Vendors must possess a Polk County local business tax receipt. Vendor must provide three 3 references from clients in which the bidder has performed similar size and scope services.
Goods not delivered as per delivery date in bid and purchase order may result in bidder being found in default, in which event any and all reprocurement costs may be charged against the defaulting vendor.
Samples of items, when called for, must be furnished free of expense and may, upon request, be returned at the bidders expense. Each individual sample must be labeled with bidders name, manufacturers brand name and number, bid number and item reference.
Any bidder desiring to file a bid protest, with respect to a recommended award of any bid, shall do so by filing a written protest. The written protest must be in the possession of the procurement division within three 3 working days of the notice of recommended award mailing date.
Failure to follow instructions could result in bid disqualification. Failure to upload the completed bid sheet will result in the bid submittal being deemed nonresponsive. Any bidder violates or is a party to a violation of the code of ethics of Polk County or the State of Florida, with respect to this bid, such bidder may be disqualified.