(Replacement of Gazebo BL031009 due to damage by Hurricane Milton FD097) Contractor to furnish…

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection awarded contract C7243B on April 23, 2026, for the replacement of a damaged gazebo structure at an unspecified park location. The contract, valued at $38,500.00, requires completion by June 30, 2026. The scope of work includes site preparation with debris removal, construction of a reinforced concrete octagonal foundation pad measuring 6 to 8 inches thick with minimum 3,000 pounds per square inch compressive strength, and installation of a 12-foot octagonal wood gazebo structure with all associated framing members, hardware, and fasteners in accordance with manufacturer specifications and accepted construction practices.

The contractor is responsible for furnishing labor and materials for primer application and two finish coats of exterior-grade paint, installing brick pavers within the gazebo floor area to match existing park aesthetics, and debris removal upon project completion. The contract includes up to three sheets of 4-foot by 8-foot plywood, with additional plywood available at $150.00 per sheet. The gazebo replacement addresses damage incurred from Hurricane Milton and requires all additional costs beyond the base contract value to be approved by Park Management through formal change order procedures.