Bid #27-0036-TM. Contact: murray2t@manateeschools.net. Manatee County School District, Florida. Due Jul 2 (3 weeks left).
The purpose of this solicitation is to establish a pre-qualified list of providers of agriculture equipment, supplies and feed, and services for schools and departments on an as needed basis throughout the School District of Manatee County. Schools and departments may choose any awarded supplier to provide the supplies and equipment. The District currently has eight (8) high schools, nine (9) middle schools, and two (2) elementary schools that use a combination of agriculture programs. These programs include but are not limited to horticulture, plants, animals, and agritechnology product/services. Specifications and the quality standards of service set forth in this bid. This contract shall not be subcontracted to another firm or individual. This is not an all or none bid. The District intends to award this solicitation to all responsive and responsible bidder(s) as best meets the needs of the District. It is anticipated that the bidder(s) who propose the best pricing may be utilized in a larger capacity, however the District may choose any awarded supplier to provide these services that best meets its needs. This may include but is not limited to pricing, scheduling, etc. Contract Value: No guarantee is given or implied as to the total dollar value of this bid. NOTE: The Contractor must agree that during a declared disaster situation that any bid items with a markup will be billed at actual cost without any mark-up permitted.
Manatee County School District issued this furniture and equipment opportunity in Florida, referenced as solicitation number 27-0036-TM. It was published on May 20, 2026, and responses are due by July 2, 2026. Questions can be directed to murray2t@manateeschools.net.
Manatee County School District in Florida is using this solicitation to procure furniture work. Public buyers typically advertise this kind of work as an Invitation for Bids (IFB), Request for Proposals (RFP), or Request for Qualifications (RFQ), depending on whether the selection is price-driven, qualifications-driven, or both. Bidders responding to a furniture solicitation in Florida are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, hold any state license or trade certification required for the scope of work, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.
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To submit a bid for this solicitation, review the full solicitation documents for Manatee County School District's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the July 2, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Direct questions about scope or specifications to murray2t@manateeschools.net before the agency's question cut-off date. Vendors that have not previously contracted with Manatee County School District should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.
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