224004 Palmetto REVAMP Addendum #1 MEMO.pdf

This is an addendum memorandum for the State of Florida, Department of Military Affairs, related to the Palmetto Revamp project (224004), a full facility sustainment initiative at the Palmetto Readiness Center in St. Johns County. The project encompasses comprehensive maintenance, repairs, and lifecycle replacement work on the 17,083-square-foot facility and supporting assets, including mechanical equipment replacement (exhaust fans, dehumidifiers, mini-split units), HVAC system upgrades with humidistats and ducted air introduction, electrical outlet upgrades, plumbing fixture installation, ADA improvements, window re-caulking and tinting, interior and exterior painting, flooring replacements, and weather sealing on exterior doors. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit are scheduled for May 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the project location (1107 14th Ave W, Palmetto, FL 34221). The final deadline for bidder questions is May 28, 2026, at 12:00 PM, with a tentative final addendum publication on June 2, 2026, and sealed bids due by June 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Robert F. Ensslin National Guard Armory in St. Augustine, Florida. Contract documents and specifications are available at no cost from Renker Eich Park Architects (Richard Headland, 727-821-2986 Ext 208, rheadland@reparch.com).

The estimated construction cost is $2,173,045.00. Bid security of five percent (5%) of the total bid is required in the form of a bid bond or certified check, with performance and labor and material payment bonds mandatory for this contract. Contractors must be prequalified prior to contract award for Level Five contracts (bids exceeding $500,000.00), requiring submission of a Florida State Contractor License, Corporate Charter Number, proof of an active office within 300 road miles of the project, resumes for the Project Manager and Project Superintendent, a list of projects completed within the previous thirty-six months, proof of successful completion of at least two similar projects within the previous five years, MyFloridaMarketplace vendor registration, and a letter of bonding capacity from the bonding company. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Participation by Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Veteran Owned companies is encouraged with no set-aside restrictions. Contractors must register with Florida's MyFloridaMarketPlace and submit a Substitute Form W-9 to the Department of Financial Services prior to contract execution, comply with the Florida Building Code and State Fire Marshal regulations, and obtain proof of insurance within ten days of contract award.