Active SLED Opportunity · FLORIDA · LEON COUNTY

    Asphaltic Concrete Materials and Services, Continuing Supply

    Issued by Leon County
    countyInvitation to BidLeon CountySol. 249835
    Open · 12d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    12
    due May 5, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Apr 2, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    Leon County
    county
    NAICS CODE
    237310
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    Leon County seeks qualified vendors for ongoing supply of asphaltic concrete materials and services for road resurfacing, maintenance, and construction projects. Mandatory pre-bid meeting on April 16, 2026. Multiple awards expected. Compliance with FDOT prequalification, insurance, and local vendor preferences required.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    249835
    Type / RFx
    Invitation to Bid
    Status
    open
    Level
    county
    Published Date
    April 2, 2026
    Due Date
    May 5, 2026
    NAICS Code
    237310AI guide
    Jurisdiction
    Leon County
    State
    Florida
    Agency
    Leon County

    Description

    Leon County is seeking qualified vendors to provide Asphaltic Concrete Materials and Services on a continuing basis. The County intends to use the asphaltic concrete materials and other services specified within this contract on resurfacing projects, routine road maintenance projects, road construction, in-place asphalt services for various County facilities and any other County approved applications which best serves the interest of the citizens of Leon County. All work within this project is to be provided on an on-call basis with both the County and the Contractor complying with the provisions of the written Notice to Proceed document.

    The primary contractor or the subcontractor performing the work shall be prequalified by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the Flexible Paving Work Class.  The pre-qualifications shall be current and valid at the time of the bid submittal.

    The intent of the County is to award contracts to multiple vendors to ensure the County can effectively and efficiently meet project needs and best serve the citizens of Leon County. Work assignments will be made at the sole discretion of the County based on factors including, but not limited to, vendor availability, responsiveness, capacity, project schedule, and the vendor’s ability to meet the County’s requirements.

    A Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 11:00am in the Leon County Purchasing conference room located at 1800-3 North Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32308. Attendance is mandatory to be eligible for award.

     

    Project Details

    • Reference ID: BC-2026-017
    • Department: Procurement
    • Department Head: Melanie Hooley (Purchasing Director)

    Important Dates

    • Questions Due: 2026-04-23T21:00:00.000Z
    • Pre-Proposal Meeting: 2026-04-16T15:00:00.000Z — Leon County Purchasing Office 1800-3 N. Blair Stone Road Tallahassee, Fl 32308

    Addenda

    • Addendum #1 (released 2026-04-08T17:07:32.204Z) —

      Attachment A - Technical Specifications has been updated to revise the aggregate material requirements.

    • Official Notice #1: Pre-Bid Meeting Attendance List (released 2026-04-16T15:30:10.263Z)

    Evaluation Criteria

    • Overview

      Bidders’ attention is directed to the insurance requirements set forth in the Agreement contained in the "Attachments" section of this solicitation. Bidders should confer with their respective insurance carriers or brokers to determine in advance of bid submission the availability of insurance certificates and endorsements. If an apparent low bidder fails to comply strictly with the insurance requirements, that bidder will be disqualified from award of the contract.

      The awarded Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Contractor, his agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors. The cost of such insurance shall be included in the Contractor’s bid.

    • BIDDER INSTRUCTIONS

      Bidders are expected to examine the specifications, delivery schedule, freight requirements, bid prices and extensions and all general and special conditions of the bid prior to submission. In case of error in price extension, the unit price will govern. Bids must be submitted electronically via OpenGov.

    • Standard Terms and Conditions

      The terms and conditions associated with this solicitation are as set forth in the Agreement contained in the "Attachments" section of this solicitation. After the award of the solicitation, the County will finalize the preparation of the Agreement and forward it to the Firm awarded the bid, after which the Firm will have five days to execute the Agreement and return it to the County.

    • AWARD OF BIDS

      The bid will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder(s). In accordance with Section 287.05701(3), Florida Statutes, in determining whether a bidder is responsible, the County will not request documentation of or consider a bidder’s social, political, or ideological interests, nor give preference to a bidder based on such interests. The County reserves the right to waive any minor irregularity in bids and to award a bid in whole or in part when either or both conditions are in the best interest of Leon County.

      Notice of the Intended Decision will be posted on the County website at: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/leoncountyfor a period of seventy-two (72) consecutive hours, which does not include weekends or County observed holidays. Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in Leon County Policy No. 96-1, Purchasing Policy, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings. Notice of intent of bid protest shall be made in writing to the Purchasing Director, 1800-3 N. Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32308. The bidder shall be responsible for inquiring as to any and all award recommendation/postings.

      Should concerns or discrepancies arise during the bid process, bidders are encouraged to contact the Purchasing Division prior to the scheduled bid opening. Such matters will be addressed and/or remedied prior to a bid opening or award whenever practically possible. Bidders are not to contact departments or divisions regarding the bidder complaint.

      Any bid award recommendation may be protested on the grounds of irregularities in the specifications, bid procedure, or the evaluation of the bid. Such notice of intent of bid protest shall be made in writing to the Purchasing Director within 72 hours after receipt of the intended recommendation of award and the protestor shall file a formal written bid challenge within 5 business days after the date in which the notice of intent of bid protest has been submitted. The notice of protest shall contain at minimum: the name of the Protestor; the Protestor’s address and phone number; the name of the Protestor’s representative to whom notices may be sent; the name and bid number of the solicitation; and a brief factual summary of the basis of the protest. Failure to file a notice of intent of bid protest or failure to file a formal written bid protest shall constitute a waiver of all rights granted under this section.

    • MWSBE Overview

      The Minority Women Small Business Enterprise (MWSBE) Policy of the City of Tallahassee, Leon County Government, and Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency applies to this solicitation. This solicitation has a project specific goal for the participation of Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) firms certified by the Office of Economic Vitality (OEV) MWSBE Division.

      • Certified MBE Participation Project Specific Goal: 10%
      • Certified WBE Participation Project Specific Goal: 9%

      All respondents, including MBE firms, and WBE firms will meet the project specific goal(s) or demonstrate in their response that a good faith effort was made to meet the project specific goal(s). When a certified MBE or WBE firm is the prime contractor or consultant, the goal is fulfilled for their certification designation and the other portion of the goal, if present, must be fulfilled. For example, if a certified MBE firm responds to a solicitation as a prime contractor, the goal for MBE participation is fulfilled. The MBE prime contractor remains responsible for meeting the goal for WBE participation.

      Certified MBE and WBE firms may participate by providing goods or services in support of the project as subcontractors or subconsultants identified on the Respondent and Team Summary Form.

    • Licenses and Registrations

      The contractor shall be responsible for obtaining and maintaining throughout the contract period any licenses required pursuant to the laws of Leon County, the City of Tallahassee, or the State of Florida.

      If the bidder is operating under a fictitious name as defined in Section 865.09, Florida Statutes, proof of current registration with the Florida Secretary of State shall be submitted with the bid. A business formed by an attorney actively licensed to practice law in this state, by a person actively licensed by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation or the Department of Health for the purpose of practicing his or her licensed profession, or by any corporation, partnership, or other commercial entity that is actively organized or registered with the Department of State may submit a copy of the current licensing from the appropriate agency and/or proof of current active status with the Division of Corporations of the State of Florida.

       

    • For information, please review the following:

      Attachment A - Technical Specifications

      Attachment B - Leon County Supplemental Specifications

      Attachment C - Driveway Turnout

      Attachment D - Base Repair

      Attachment E - Asphalt Bid Price Sheet

    • Agreement

      Every procurement for contractual services shall be evidenced by a written agreement. The awarded Bidder will have five calendar days after receipt to acknowledge the purchase order or execute the agreement. The performance of Leon County of any of its obligations under the agreement shall be subject to and contingent upon the availability of funds lawfully expendable for the purposes of the agreement for the current and any future periods provided for within the bid specifications.

    • SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION

      Any person requiring a special accommodation at a Pre-Bid Conference or Bid opening because of a disability must call the Division of Purchasing at (850) 606-1600 at least five (5) workdays prior to the Pre Bid Conference or Bid opening. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Purchasing Division by calling the Leon County Administrator's Office using the Florida Relay Service which can be reached at 1(800) 955 8771 (TDD).

    • MWSBE Overview

      The Minority Women Small Business Enterprise (MWSBE) Policy of the City of Tallahassee, Leon County Government, and Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency applies to this solicitation. This solicitation has a project specific goal for the participation of Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) firms certified by the Office of Economic Vitality (OEV) MWSBE Division.

      • Certified MBE/WBE Participation Project Specific Goal: 10% Aggregate

      All respondents will meet the project specific goal(s) or demonstrate in their response that a good faith effort was made to meet the project specific goal(s). When a certified MBE or WBE firm is the prime contractor or consultant, the goal is fulfilled, however the firm must still submit their properly fill out Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MWSBE) Participation Plan.

      Certified MBE and WBE firms may participate by providing goods or services in support of the project as subcontractors or subconsultants identified on the Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MWSBE) Participation Plan.

    • Local Preference in Purchasing and Contracting (with Local Trades Contractor Work)
      1. Preference in bidding. In purchasing of, or letting of contracts for procurement of, personal property, materials, contractual services, and construction of improvements to real property or existing structures in which pricing is the major consideration, the authorized purchasing authority of Leon County may give a preference to local businesses in making such purchase or awarding such contract, as follows:
        1. Individuals or firms which have a home office located within Leon, Gadsden, Wakulla, or Jefferson County, and which meet all of the criteria for a local business as set forth below, shall be given a preference in the amount of five percent of the bid price.
        2. Individuals or firms which do not have a home office located within Leon, Gadsden, Wakulla, or Jefferson County, and which meet all of the criteria for a local business as set forth below, shall be given a preference in the amount of three percent of the bid price.
        3. The maximum cost differential shall not exceed $20,000.00. Total bid price shall include the base bid and all alternatives or options to the base bids which are part of the bid and being recommended for award by the appropriate authority.

        4. For the purposes of this section, "home office" shall mean a business's principal office or headquarters constituting the center for administration and policymaking.

      2. Local Trades Contractor Work. All contractual awards issued in accordance with the provisions of this subsection (paragraph 2) shall contain aspirational trade contractor work targets, based on market and economic factors, of 85 percent as follows: The successful individuals or firms shall agree to engage not less than 85 percent of the dollar value of trade contractor work with local businesses unless the successful individuals or firms prove to the County’s satisfaction, that the trade contractor work is not available locally with the Leon, Gadsden, Wakulla or Jefferson County area. The term “trade contractor” shall mean a subcontractor who contracts with the prime contractor and whose primary activity is performing specific activities (e.g., pouring concrete, masonry, site preparation, framing, carpentry, dry wall installation, electrical, plumbing, painting) in a construction project but is not responsible for the entire project.
      3. Local business definition. For purposes of this section, "local business" shall mean a business which:
        1. Has had a fixed office or distribution point located in and having a street address within Leon, Gadsden, Wakulla, or Jefferson County for at least six (6) months immediately prior to the issuance of the request for competitive bids or request for proposals by the County; and
        2. Holds any business license required by the County, and, if applicable, the City of Tallahassee; and
        3. Is the principal offeror who is a single offeror; a business which is the prime contractor and not a subcontractor; or a partner or joint venturer submitting an offer in conjunction with other businesses.
      4. Certification. Any bidder claiming to be a local business as defined, shall so certify in writing to the Purchasing Division. The certification shall provide all necessary information to meet the requirements of above. The Local Vendor Certification Form is enclosed. The purchasing agent shall not be required to verify the accuracy of any such certifications, and shall have the sole discretion to determine if a bidder meets the definition of a "local business."
    • PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS

      Any Form of communication, except for written correspondence with the Purchasing Division requesting clarification or asking questions, shall be prohibited regarding a particular request for proposal, request for qualification, bid, or any other competitive solicitation between:

       

      1. Any person or person’s representative seeking an award from such competitive solicitation; and
      2. Any County Commissioner or Commissioner’s staff, or any county employee authorized to act on behalf of the Commission to award a particular contract.

       

      For the purpose of this section, a person’s representative shall include, but not be limited to, the person’s employee, partner, officer, director, consultant, lobbyist, lawyer, relative, or any actual or potential subcontractor or consultant of the person.

      The prohibited communication shall be in effect as of the release of the competitive solicitation and terminate at the time the Board, or a County department authorized to act on behalf of the Board, awards or approves a contract, rejects all bids or responses, or otherwise takes action which ends the solicitation process.

      The provisions of this section shall not apply to oral communications at any public proceeding, including pre-bid conferences, oral presentations before selection committees, contract negotiations during any public meetings, presentations made to the Board, and protest hearings. Further, the provisions of this section shall not apply to contract negotiations between any employee and the intended awardee, any dispute resolution process following the filing of a protest between the person filing the protest and any employee, communications with the County Attorney or communications with the Purchasing Director.

      Violation of this section may result in disqualification from this solicitation and shall be grounds for suspension from doing business with the County.

    • MWSBE Responsive Responses

      The MWSBE Division will deem responses responsive to the MWBE Section of the solicitation if they include a completed MWBE Participation Plan and/or Good Faith Effort documentation.

      Please complete an MWBE Participation Plan Form, include the MBE and WBE firms on your Respondent and Team Summary Form, and, if you are unable to meet the project specific goal, complete a Good Faith Effort Form. Failure to provide all MWBE Section Forms in bid submission will result in the bid being deemed nonresponsive.

      If you are unable to meet the project specific goal for MBE and WBE participation, you must submit a Good Faith Effort Form documenting your efforts to identify MBE and WBE firms to participate in order for your response to remain responsive to this solicitation.

    • Local Preference in Purchasing and Contracting
      1. Preference in bidding. In purchasing of, or letting of contracts for procurement of, personal property, materials, contractual services, and construction of improvements to real property or existing structures in which pricing is the major consideration, the authorized purchasing authority of Leon County may give a preference to local businesses in making such purchase or awarding such contract, as follows:
        1. Individuals or firms which have a home office located within Leon, Gadsden, Wakulla, or Jefferson County, and which meet all of the criteria for a local business as set forth in this article, shall be given a preference in the amount of five percent of the bid price.
        2. Individuals or firms which do not have a home office located within Leon, Gadsden, Wakulla, or Jefferson County, and which meet all of the criteria for a local business as set forth in this article, shall be given a preference in the amount of three percent of the bid price.
        3. The maximum cost differential shall not exceed $20,000.00. Total bid price shall include the base bid and all alternatives or options to the base bids which are part of the bid and being recommended for award by the appropriate authority.
        4. For the purposes of this section, "home office" shall mean a business's principal office or headquarters constituting the center for administration and policymaking.
      2. Local business definition. For purposes of this section, "local business" shall mean a business which:
        1. Has had a fixed office or distribution point located in and having a street address within Leon, Gadsden, Wakulla, or Jefferson County for at least six (6) months immediately prior to the issuance of the request for competitive bids or request for proposals by the County; and
        2. Holds any business license required by the County, and, if applicable, the City of Tallahassee; and
        3. Is the principal offeror who is a single offeror; a business which is the prime contractor and not a subcontractor; or a partner or joint venturer submitting an offer in conjunction with other businesses.
      3. Certification. Any bidder claiming to be a local business as defined, shall so certify in writing to the Purchasing Division. The certification shall provide all necessary information to meet the requirements of above. The Local Vendor Certification Form is enclosed. The purchasing agent shall not be required to verify the accuracy of any such certifications, and shall have the sole discretion to determine if a bidder meets the definition of a "local business."
    • Manufacturers' Name and Approved Equivalents

      Manufacturers' names, trade names, brand names, information and/or catalog numbers listed in a specification are for information and not intended to limit competition. The bidder may offer any brand for which he is an authorized representative, which meets or exceeds the specifications for any item(s). If bids are based on equivalent products, indicate on the bid form the manufacturer's name and catalog number. Bidder shall submit with his bid, cuts, sketches, and descriptive literature and/or specifications. The bidder should also explain in detail the reason(s) why and submit proof that the proposed equivalent will meet the specifications and not be considered an exception thereto. The Leon County Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to be the sole judge of what is equal and acceptable. Bids which do not comply with these requirements are subject to rejection. If Bidder fails to name a substitute it will be assumed that he is bidding on, and he will be required to furnish goods identical to bid standard.

    • MWSBE Contact Information

      Respondents needing assistance or guidance with these requirements should contact LaTanya Raffington of the MWSBE Division at Lraffington@oevforbusiness.org OR Shanea Wilks of the MWSBE Division at Swilks@oevforbusiness.org. A directory of certified MBE and WBE firms is available on the OEV website: https://oevforbusiness.mwsbe.com.

    • Unauthorized Alien(s)

      The Contractor agrees that unauthorized aliens shall not be employed nor utilized in the performance of the requirements of this solicitation. The County shall consider the employment or utilization of unauthorized aliens a violation of Section 274A(e) of the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324a). Such violation shall be cause for unilateral termination of the agreement by the County. As part of the bid response to this solicitation, please complete and submit the attached form AFFIDAVIT CERTIFICATION IMMIGRATION LAWS.

    • REGISTRATION

      Bidders which obtain solicitation documents from sources other than the County Purchasing Division MUST officially register with the County Purchasing Division in order to be placed on the planholders list for the solicitation. In order to register, you must create an account on the County's eProcurement Portal (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/leoncounty), browse to the bid, and then click the "Follow" button.

      Failure to register through the Purchasing Division (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/leoncounty) may cause your submittal to be rejected as non-responsive.

    • Public Entity Crimes Statement

      A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a bid on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity, may not submit a bid on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit bids on leases of real property to a public entity, may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in Section 287.017, Florida Statutes, for CATEGORY TWO for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list. By submission of a proposal in response to this document, the vendor certifies compliance with the above requirements as stated in Section 287.133, Florida Statutes.

    • ADDENDA TO SPECIFICATIONS

      If any addenda are issued after the initial specifications are released, the County will post the addenda on the Leon County website at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/leoncounty. For those projects with separate plans, blueprints, or other materials that cannot be accessed through the internet, the Purchasing Division will make them available for pick up at the Purchasing Division. It is the responsibility of the Bidder prior to submission of any bid to check the above website or contact the Leon County Purchasing Division at (850) 606-1600 to verify any addenda issued. The receipt of all addenda must be acknowledged on the bid response sheet.

    • Payment and Performance Bond

      A Combination Payment and Performance Bond in the amount of 100% of the estimated individual project cost shall be supplied by the Contractor prior to the issuance of a Notice to Proceed.

      Payment and Performance Bonds shall provide that, in the event of non-performance on the part of the Contractor the bond can be presented for honor and acceptance at an authorized representative or institution located in Tallahassee, Florida.

      Payment bonds executed as a result of the requirements herein by a surety shall make reference to Section 255.05, Florida Statutes, by number and shall contain reference to the notice and time limitation provisions in Section 255.05, Florida Statutes.

    • Overview for Projects Without a Specific MWSBE Goal

      This solicitation does not have a project specific goal for the participation of Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) firms certified by the Office of Economic Vitality (OEV) MWSBE Division.

      Although MBE and WBE participation is not a requirement for this solicitation, each Respondent is strongly encouraged to secure MBE and WBE firm participation. Respondents needing assistance or guidance with securing MBE and WBE firms should contact LaTanya Raffington of the MWSBE Division at Lraffington@oevforbusiness.org OR Shanea Wilks of the MWSBE Division at Swilks@oevforbusiness.org. A directory of certified MBE and WBE firms is available on the OEV website: https://oevforbusiness.mwsbe.com.

      Certified MBE and WBE firms may participate by providing goods or services in support of the project as subcontractors or subconsultants identified on the Respondent and Team Summary Form.

    • QUESTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS

      Questions may be submitted directly through the County's e-Procurement Portal located at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/leoncounty. Alternatively, if using email, questions pertaining to bid procedures or regarding the specifications should be addressed to both Melanie Hooley and Larmond Boatwright, telephone (850) 606-1600; E-mail: hooleym@leoncountyfl.gov and boatwrightl@leoncountyfl.gov.

      If using email, bidders are requested to send such requests to both representatives of the Purchasing Division. Electronic inquiries are preferred over phone.

      Each Bidder shall examine the solicitation documents carefully, including the forms and draft agreement; and, no later than the last day for questions listed in schedule of events, shall make a written request to the County for interpretations or corrections of any ambiguity, inconsistency or error which the bidder may discover in the solicitation, including the agreement. The County will prepare a written response to each written question, comment, and recommendation that is delivered to the County prior to the deadline listed in the schedule of events. The County's written responses will be issued in an addendum to this solicitation. The County will not be responsible for oral clarifications. No negotiations, decisions or actions shall be initiated or executed by the proposer as a result of any discussions with any County employee prior to the opening of proposals. Only those communications which are in a written addendum from the County may be considered as a duly authorized expression on the behalf of the Board. Also, only communications from firms which are in writing will be recognized by the Board as duly authorized expressions on behalf of bidders. Each bidder shall be deemed to have waived all questions that are not submitted to the County in compliance with this section.

    • Identical Tie Bids

      Preference shall be given to businesses with drug-free workplace programs. Whenever two or more bids which are equal with respect to price, quality, and service are received by the State or by any political subdivision for the procurement of commodities or contractual services, a bid received from a business that certifies that it has implemented a drug-free workplace program shall be given preference in the award process. Established procedures for processing tie bids will be followed if none of the tied vendors have a drug-free workplace program.

    • Overview for Projects with Federal Funding Without a Specific MWSBE Goal

      There is no Minority and Women Business Enterprise aspirational target prescribed for this solicitation. Each Proposer is strongly encouraged to secure MBE and WBE participation through purchase(s) of those goods or services to be provided by others. Each Proposer must take the following affirmative steps to ensure these firms are used when possible:

      1. Place qualified small, minority, and woman-owned business on solicitation lists;

      2. Assure that such business are solicited when they are potential sources;

      3. Divide total requirement, when economically feasible, into smaller tasks or quantities to permit maximum participation by such businesses;

      4. Establish delivery schedules, where requirements permits, which encourage such business to respond; and

      5. Use service and assistance from such organization as SBA, Minority Business Development Agency of the Department of Commerce.

      Proposers that require assistance or guidance with these MBE, WBE, SBE, and DBE requirements should contact Darryl Jones, Deputy Director for the Tallahassee/Leon County Office of Economic Vitality by telephone (850) 300-7567 or by email DJones@oevforbusiness.org. Alternate contacts are MWSBE Coordinators LaTanya Raffington, and Shanea Wilks by email at lraffington@oevforbusiness.org and swilks@oevforbusiness.org.

    • Employment Eligibility Verification

      By providing goods and/or services to the County, the Contractor is obligated to comply with the provisions of Section 448.095, Florida Statutes, “Employment Eligibility.” Compliance with Section 448.095, Florida Statutes., includes, but is not limited to, utilization of the E-Verify System to verify the work authorization status of all newly hired employees, and requiring all subcontractors to provide an affidavit attesting that the subcontractor does not employ, contract with, or subcontract with, an unauthorized alien. The Contractor affirms and represents that it is registered with the E-Verify system and is using same and will continue to use same as required by Section 448.095, Florida Statutes.

    • PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF BID

      Each Bidder shall submit Bid Prices and other requested information, including alternates or substitutions if allowed by this invitation to bid, on the proper forms and in the manner herein prescribed. The County's only method of submission is electronically via OpenGov. Bids containing any conditions or irregularities of any kind may be rejected by the County.

      Any material submitted to the County that Bidder contends constitutes or contains trade secrets or is otherwise exempt from production under Florida public records laws (including Chapter 119, Florida Statutes) (“Trade Secret Materials”) must be redacted, conspicuously labeled “EXEMPT FROM PUBLIC RECORD PRODUCTION — TRADE SECRET” and the applicable statutory provision for the exemption must be stated. The Bidder is required to also provide an unredacted copy of the redacted information as part of the Bid. If a third party submits a request to the County for records designated as Trade Secret Materials by a Bidder, the County shall refrain from disclosing the Trade Secret Materials, unless otherwise ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction or authorized in writing by Bidder. By submitting a Bid, Bidder agrees to indemnify and defend the County and its employees and agents from any and all claims, causes of action, losses, fines, penalties, damages, judgments and liabilities of any kind, including attorneys’ fees, litigation expenses, and court costs, relating to the nondisclosure of any Trade Secret Materials in response to a records request by a third party.

    • WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS

      Bids may be electronically withdrawn from OpenGov by the vendor prior to the time fixed for opening. Negligence on the part of the Bidder in preparing the Bid confers no right for the withdrawal of the bid after it has been opened.

    • Equal Opportunity

      The contractors and all subcontractors shall agree to a commitment to the principles and practices of equal opportunity in employment and to comply with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, handicap, marital status, and political affiliation or belief.

    • RECEIPT AND OPENING OF BIDS

      Bids will be opened publicly at the time and place stated in the Invitation to Bid. When the specified time has arrived no bids received thereafter will be considered. At the time fixed for the opening of bids, the bid tabulation will be made public and will be posted on the Purchasing Division website at: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/leoncounty.

      Sealed bids or replies received by the County pursuant to a competitive solicitation are exempt from public records requirements until such time as the County posts an intended decision or until 30 days after opening of the documents, whichever is earlier. If the County rejects all Bids submitted in response to this ITB, the rejected Bids remain exempt from public records disclosure until the County posts an intended decision or until the County withdraws the reissued Bid. Bids received by the County pursuant to this ITB will not remain exempt for longer than twelve (12) months after the County rejects such Bids.

       

    • BID GUARANTEE

      Bids shall be accompanied by a 5% bid guarantee which shall be a Bid Bond, Certified or Cashier's Check or Bank Draft (no cash, company, or personal checks will be accepted), made payable to the Board of County Commissioners, Leon County, Florida. Such check, bank draft, or bond shall be submitted with the understanding that the bonds will be held until award of bid.

      The County reserves the right to hold the Bid Guarantee until after a contract has been entered into or a purchase order has been executed. The accepted Bidders bid bond will be held until execution of the agreement and may be forfeited due to non- performance.

      The check or bond shall be submitted with the understanding that it shall guarantee that the Bidder will not withdraw his bid for a period of 90 days after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of bids. It shall also guarantee that the successful bidder will enter into a contract within ten (10) days after he has received notice of acceptance of his bid. In the event of withdrawal of bid, or failure to enter into and fully execute the contract within ten (10) days the contractor may be deemed in to be in default. In such an event, the contractor shall be liable to the County for the full amount of the default.

    • Scrutinized Company Certification

      In accordance with Section 287.135, Florida Statutes, a company or other entity is ineligible to, and may not, bid on, submit a proposal for, or enter into or renew a contract with Leon County for goods or services of one hundred thousand dollars or more, at the time of bidding on, submitting a proposal for, or entering into or renewing such contract, the company or other entity is on the Scrutinized Companies or Other Entities that Boycott Israel List, created pursuant to section 215.4725, Florida Statutes, or is engaged in a boycott of Israel.

      A company or other entity is ineligible to, and may not, bid on, submit a proposal for, or enter into or renew a contract with Leon County for goods or services of one million dollars or more if, at the time of bidding on, submitting a proposal for, or entering into or renewing such contract, the company or other entity is on the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List, or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Terrorism Sectors List, created pursuant to Florida Statutes, Section 215.473, Florida Statutes, or  is engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria.

    • PLANHOLDERS

      As a convenience to bidders, the County has made available via the internet lists of all registered planholders for each bid or request for proposals. The information is available on-line at: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/leoncounty by clicking the "Followers" tab on the the advertisement of the respective solicitation. A listing of the registered planholders with their email address is designed to assist bidders in preparation of their responses.

    • REJECTION OF BIDS

      The County reserves the right to reject all bids when such rejection is in the best interest of the County.

    • ERRORS AND OMISSIONS

      The County and its representatives shall not be responsible for any errors or omission in the ITB. Due care and diligence has been exercised in the preparation of this ITB, and all information contained herein is believed to be substantially correct. Information is subject to review by the successful respondent.

    • Conflicting Terms and Conditions

      In the instance that terms, conditions, specifications, or other instruments are provided by architects, engineers, or persons other than County Procurement concerning the matters herein, then the terms and conditions in this Solicitation document shall prevail over all other terms and conditions.

    • Penalties

      BIDS MAY BE REJECTED AND/OR Bidder(S) DISQUALIFIED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:

      1. Failure to perform according to agreement provisions.
      2. Conviction in a court of law of any criminal offense in connection with the conduct of business
      3. Clear and convincing evidence of a violation of any federal or state anti-trust law based on the submission of bids or proposals, or the awarding of contracts.
      4. Clear and convincing evidence that the bidder has attempted to give a Board employee a gratuity of any kind for the purpose of influencing a recommendation or decision in connection with any part of the Board's purchasing activity.
      5. Other reasons deemed appropriate by the Board of County Commissioners.

    Submission Requirements

    • ACCEPTANCE OF COUNTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS (required)

      Leon County objects to and shall not consider any additional terms or conditions submitted by a bidder, including any appearing in documents attached as part of a bidder’s response. In submitting its bid response, a bidder agrees that any additional terms or conditions, whether submitted intentionally or inadvertently, shall have no force or effect. Failure to comply with terms and conditions, including those specifying information that must be submitted with a bid response, shall be grounds for rejecting a bid response or placing a bidder in default.

       

    • Company Information (required)

      Provide company name as registered with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations. 

    • Taxpayer ID Number (required)

      Provide the company's FEI/EIN Number.

    • Drug-Free Workplace Certification (required)

      Is the firm in compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace requirements set forth in Section 287.087, Florida Statutes?

      (A “No” response will not result in disqualification.)

    • Scrutinized Company Certification (required)

      As required by Section 287.135(5), Florida Statutes, I certify that the firm is not participating in a boycott of Israel.

    • Scrutinized Company Certification (required)

      As required by Section 287.135(5) Florida Statutes, I certify that the firm is not participating in a boycott of Israel, is not on the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Terrorism Sectors List , and it does not have business operations in Cuba or Syria.

    • Insurance Certification (required)

      Bidders’ attention is directed to the insurance requirements set forth in the Agreement contained in the "Attachments" section of this solicitation.   

      I certify that this firm has coverage in place at the required levels or, if awarded, coverage will be in place at the required levels. 

    • Equal Opportunity (required)

      The contractors and all subcontractors hereby agree to a commitment to the principles and practices of equal opportunity in employment and to comply with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, national region, sex, age, handicap, marital status, and political affiliation or belief.

    • Foreign Countries of Concern Affidavit (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • Bid Guarantee (required)

      A Bid Bond is required for this project. Please upload your Bid Bond here.

      If submitting a Cashier's Check in lieu of a Bid Bond, please scan a copy of the cashier's check, upload here, and also mail the original cashier's check to:

      Leon County Government - Purchasing Division
      1800-3 N. Blair Stone Road
      Tallahassee, Florida 32308

      The mailing must have the Project ID (BC-2026-017), the Project Title (Asphaltic Concrete Materials and Services, Continuing Supply),and the Company Name printed clearly on the front of the envelope.

      This must be postmarked no later than the date of the bid opening or your bid will be considered non-responsive.

    • Payment and Performance Bond (required)

      A Payment and Performance Bond will be required for this project of the SUCCESSFUL BIDDER. Please confirm.

    • Bid Response Cover Sheet with Signature (required)
    • Florida Trench Safety Act* (required)

      Bidders shall complete Certificate of Compliance with Florida Trench Safety Act, in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 553, Florida Statutes. Contractor shall be responsible for compliance with all trenching shoring safety requirements.

      Please download the below document, complete, and upload.

    • Bid Pricing Form (required)

      Please refer to Attachments for the Bid Pricing Form. Download, complete, and upload your response here.

    • MWBE Information / Good Faith Effort (required)

      All Respondents, including Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) firms and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) firms, must complete and submit the MWBE Participation Plan Form and any required documentation with your responses.

      If you are unable to meet the project specific goal for MBE and WBE participation, in additional to the MWBE Participation Plan Form, you must also submit all Good Faith Effort Forms documenting your efforts to identify MBE and WBE firms to participate in order for your response to remain responsive to this solicitation.

      To reiterate, regardless of whether you can meet the Goals or not, you must complete and submit the MWBE Participation Plan Form and any required documentation with your responses.

    • Prime Contractor or Sub-contractor Qualifications (required)

      I certify that the primary contractor, or any subcontractor performing the work, is prequalified by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the Flexible Paving Work Class.

      The required FDOT prequalification must be valid and active at the time of bid opening.

      The prequalification must be verifiable by County staff, and the contractor may only rely on subcontractors listed in the bid whose prequalification is current and valid at bid submission.

    • Additional Forms to Fill Out and Submit (required)

      Please submit the items on the following list and any other items required by any section of this Invitation for Bids. The checklist is provided as a courtesy and may not be inclusive of all items required within this Invitation for Bids.

      Please see the Attachments section for all the necessary forms for the bidder to complete for this solicitation. Failure to complete or attach the necessary forms will result in the bidder being deemed nonresponsive.

      • Affidavit Immigration Laws
      • Identical Tie Bid Statement
      • Non-Collusion Affidavit
      • Certification/Debarment Form
      • Local Vendor Certification (if applicable)
      • Employment Eligibility (E-Verify)
      • Affidavit In Compliance with Section 787.06(14), F.S.
    • MWSBE Aspirational Goals (required)

      Please choose the appropriate goal set

    • MBE (required)

      Please type the MBE or Aggregate Goal selected above. If selecting "NONE" or "NONE with Federal Funds, skip Questions 2 and 3.

    • WBE (required)

      Please type the WBE Goal selected above. If selecting "NONE" or "NONE with Federal Funds, skip Questions 2 and 3.

    • Contractor License(s) Needed? (required)

      If NO, then next 2 questions are irrelevant.

    • Contractor License (required)

      The primary contractor shall be licensed by the State of Florida as a

    • Contractor license Florida Statute (required)

      The primary contractor shall be licensed by the State of Florida pursuant to FS 489.105(3)

    • Prime or Sub qualifications submittal required? (required)

      Prompt a Vendor Question to submit all licenses, certs, work class pre-qualifications, etc.

    • Bid Guarantee (required)

      Click Yes if project is over $200,000 unless the project manager requests to not require a bid guarantee and we receive approval from the County Administrator.

    • Payment and Performance Bond (required)

      Is this project over $200,000?

    • Local Vendor (required)

      Is there a local vendor preference given on this project?

    • Trench Safety Act (required)

      Does this project require inclusion of Trench Safety Act language and forms?

    • Bid Specifications (required)

      Will you be adding bid specifications in the solicitation itself? If attaching specifications as an attachment, click NO.

    • Bid Pricing Sheet (required)

      Which Pricing Sheet option will you use?

    • Contract Value (required)
    • Access to Personal Identifying Information (required)

    Key dates

    1. April 2, 2026Published
    2. May 5, 2026Responses Due

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