My Florida Marketplace #DOT-ITB-27-9013-JM

FDOT Wildflower Seed Procurement – Multiple Species, Statewide Delivery

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is seeking bids for a one-year contract, with possible renewals up to three years, to supply a wide range of wildflower seeds for roadside and landscape use across Florida. - Government Buyer: - Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Central Procurement Office - Contact: Jocelyn Moore, Procurement Agent - Products Requested: - Over 30 species of wildflower seeds, including Florida Grown and other varieties - Each species identified by DOT part numbers and specified minimum purity and germination standards - Notable quantities include: - Phlox Drummond (Mixed): 1855 lbs. - Phlox Drummond (Red): 1255 lbs. - Rudbeckia hirta: 1100 lbs. - Cosmos bipinnatus: 1040 lbs. - Coreopsis leavenworthii: 715 lbs. - Trifolium incarnatum w/inoculant: 650 lbs. - Coreopsis lanceolata: 600 lbs. - Oenothera speciosa: 300 lbs. - Chamaecrista fasciculata: 300 lbs. - Many other species with quantities ranging from 6 to 375 lbs. - Unique Requirements: - All seeds must meet minimum purity (90%) and germination standards (varies by species) - Delivery to multiple FDOT maintenance locations across Florida - In-State Preference applies; out-of-state vendors must submit a legal opinion from an attorney licensed in their home state - No price adjustments allowed during the contract period - Compliance with nondiscrimination statutes and other state requirements - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or seed producers are named; solicitation is open to all qualified suppliers - Opportunity is open to seed producers, wholesalers, and agricultural suppliers able to meet FDOT's quality and delivery requirements.

Description

The Florida Department of Transportation is soliciting competitive sealed bids for the procurement of wildflower seeds, including Florida Grown and other varieties. The solicitation requires bidders to be registered in the Florida MyFloridaMarketplace system, with out-of-state entities needing authorization to do business in Florida. The procurement covers various seed types and related commodities such as soil and plants. Bidders must comply with licensing requirements and are restricted from contacting agency personnel outside designated channels during the solicitation period.

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