bi2526-37specs GULF COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE DISPATCH _ TRAINING CENTER.pdf

NOTICE TO RECEIVE SEALED BIDS

BID #2526-

The Gulf County Board of County Commissioners, herein referred to as the “County”, is seeking statement of qualifications from any qualified person, company, or corporation interested in the design, engineering, and construction of:

GULF COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE DISPATCH & TRAINING CENTER

This project includes an approximately 5,600-square-foot, two-story addition to the existing Gulf County

Sheriff’s Office facility, with approximately 2,800 square feet on each floor. The addition will provide expanded space for the communications center and a dedicated training room. The project is located at the

Gulf County Sheriff’s Office, 418 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd., Port St. Joe, Florida.

Please place your company name, sealed bid, and the bid number on the outside of your envelope and include the original bid plus two copies.

Bids will be received no later than 4:00 PM Eastern Time on October 2nd, 2026, at the Gulf County

Clerk’s Office, 1000 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd, Room 149, Port St. Joe, Florida 32456, and will be opened and read aloud at a meeting of the Board of County Commissioners held in the Donald H. Butler

Commission Chamber in the Robert M. Moore Administration Building, Gulf County Courthouse

Complex, Port St. Joe, Florid on October 5th, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.

Bids may be submitted electronically through the County’s online bidding platform at https://www.centralauctionhouse.com/SignIn?redirect=/Category/10885/GulfCounty. Electronic bids must be received by the system prior to the bid deadline. The time recorded by the system shall be the official time of receipt. Late submissions will not be accepted. Paper-sealed bids may also be submitted to the

Clerk’s Office as described above.

Bid specifications can be obtained on the County’s website www.gulfcounty-fl.gov or through the Gulf

County Clerk’s Office. All bids shall remain firm for a period of sixty days after the opening. All bidders shall comply with all applicable State and local laws concerning licensing registration and regulation of contractors doing business in the State of Florida. The bid must conform to Section 287.133(3) Florida

Statutes, on public entity crimes. All questions must be submitted to Sheriff Mike Harrison at mharrison@gcso.fl.gov.

The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to waive informalities in any bid, to accept and/or reject any or all bids, and to accept the bid that in their judgment will be in the best interest of Gulf County.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA

/s/ Sandy Quinn, Chairman https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.centralauctionhouse.com%2FSignIn%3Fredirect%3D%2FCategory%2F10885%2FGulfCounty&data=05%7C02%7Ctwood%40gcso.fl.gov%7C24b9e6556294472d4abd08df03844a2b%7Ccd94a2413033432892890a6ae573dcb7%7C0%7C0%7C639233538882644773%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ifuX2zDd3U%2BzsYmuuq2Z0B6TZbL3MXtYV8yMZDooUJ4%3D&reserved=0 http://www.gulfcounty-fl.gov/ mailto:rhart@gulfcounty-fl.gov

The Board of County Commissioners, herein referred to as the "County", is seeking statements of qualifications from any qualified person, company, or corporation in providing the design, engineering, and construction of an approximately 5,600 SF, two-story addition to the existing Gulf County Sheriff’s Office facility, with approximately 2,800 SF on each floor. The addition will provide expanded space for the communications center and a dedicated training room. The project site is located at the Gulf County Sheriff’s

Office, 418 Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd., Port St. Joe, FL 32456.

All responding firms shall be licensed general contractors and shall be responsible for ensuring that all work performed meets current state and local laws.

All submittals received shall become the property of the County and any costs or expenses incurred in relation to preparation and submission of proposals shall be borne by the proposer. Such submittals and related information shall be subject to the applicable provisions of the Florida Public Records Act.

Listed below are the important actions and dates/times by which the actions must be taken or completed. If the County finds it necessary to change any of these dates/times, it will be accomplished by addendum. All listed times are eastern time.

DATE/TIME ACTION

Sept. 25, 2026, no later than 12:00 Noon Last day to submit questions

Oct. 2, 2026, no later than 4:00 PM Eastern Close date

Oct. 5, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern Open date

All submittals should be clearly legible, tabbed, and bound in the following order:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TAB A – STATEMENT OF INTEREST AND INTRODUCTION

The responding firm (or the lead firm if sub-consultants are proposed) will provide a letter, on letterhead, not exceeding two (2) pages, which serves as a statement of interest and introduction to the submittal.

TAB B – EXPERIENCE

List in detail previous three (3) years’ experience of direct or relevant projects completed that are the same or similar to the magnitude of this RFQ, including the name of the project, location, type and value, and project contact information.

TAB C – PROPOSAL MATRIX

Provide a thorough description of the project approach and list of personnel to be utilized.

TAB D – LICENSES

Include a copy of any and all professional licenses as required to perform the servicers described herein.

TAB E – INSURANCE

Attached evidence of insurance coverage or proof of insurability in the amounts indicated.

TAB G – REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Include all required Gulf County forms. Failure to provide all information listed on each form may result in the rejection of your qualifications or a reduction in evaluation points. Required forms include:

• Proposal Submittal Checklist

• Proposer’s Certification form

• Addendum Acknowledgement

• Drug Free Workplace

• Byrd Anti Lobbying Certification

• Debarment Certification

• Sworn Statement on Public Entity Crimes

• Affidavit of Non-Collusion and of Non-Interest of Gulf County Employee

• MWBE Participation Statement

• Vendor Information and W-9 Form

EVALUATION CRITERIA

A committee will review the information submitted and short list the firms. On site presentations and/or interviews may be request of a short list of three or more firms. Ranking and selection will be based on the following categories:

CRITERIA SCORE

Project Approach (Methodology) 20

Experience on Similar Projects 50

Qualifications and Abilities of Professional Personnel 20 Quality of Submittal Package 10

PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST

Proposer’s Certification Form

Addendum Acknowledgement

Drug‐Free Workplace Form

Byrd Anti‐Lobbying Certification

Debarment Certification

Sworn Statement on Public Entity Crimes

Affidavit of Non‐ Collusion and of Non‐Interest of Gulf County Employee

MWBE Participation Statement

Vendor Information and W‐9 Form

Submission of one (1) original marked “ORIGINAL”, three (3) identical paper copies

BY:

Bidder

Authorized Signature

(Date)

Print Name

PROPOSER’S CERTIFICATION

I have carefully examined the Request for Qualifications, Instructions to Proposers, General and/or Special Conditions, Specifications, RFQ Submittal and any other documents accompanying or made a part of this invitation.

I hereby propose to furnish the goods or services specified in the Request for Qualifications at the prices or rates as finally negotiated. I agree that my submittal will remain firm for a period of up to sixty (60) days in order to allow the County adequate time to evaluate the proposal. Furthermore, I agree to abide by all conditions of the submittal.

I certify that all information contained in this RFQ is truthful to the best of my knowledge and belief. I further certify that I am a duly authorized to submit this RFQ on behalf of the Proposer / Consultant as its act and deed and that the Proposer / Consultant is ready, willing and able to perform if awarded the contract.

I further certify that this RFQ is made without prior understanding, Contract, connection, discussion, or collusion with any person, firm or corporation submitting a RFQ for the same product or service; no officer, employee or agent of the Gulf County Board of

County Commissioners or of any other proposer interested in said RFQ; and that the undersigned executed this Proposer’s

Certification with full knowledge and understanding of the matters therein contained and was duly authorized to do so.

I further certify that having read and examined the specifications and documents for the designated services and understanding the general conditions for contract under which services will be performed, does hereby propose to furnish all labor, equipment, and material to provide the services set forth in the RFQ.

I hereby declare that the following listing states any clarifications, any and all variations from and exceptions to the requirements of the specifications and documents. The undersigned further declares that the “work” will be performed in strict accordance with such requirements and understands that any exceptions to the requirements of the specifications and documents may render the proposal non‐responsive.

NO EXCEPTIONS ALLOWED AFTER THE RFP IS SUBMITTED:

Please check one: □ I take NO exceptions. □ Exceptions:

NAME OF BUSINESS MAILING ADDRESS

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE CITY, STATE & ZIP CODE

NAME, TITLE, TYPED TELEPHONE NUMBER / FAX NUMBER

FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION # E‐MAIL ADDRESS

STATE OF FLORIDA

COUNTY OF

The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 20 by

, who is personally known to me or who has produced as identification and who did take an oath.

My Commission Expires:

Notary Public

ADDENDUM ACKNOWLEGEMENT

I have carefully examined this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) which includes scope, requirements for submission, general information and the evaluation and award process.

I acknowledge receipt and incorporation of the following addenda, and the cost, if any, of such revisions has been included in the price of the proposal.

Addendum # Date: Addendum # Date:

Addendum # Date: Addendum # Date:

(Authorized Signature) (Date)

(Print Name)

COUNTY OF

The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 20 by , who is personally known to me or who has produced as identification and who did take an oath.

My Commission

Expires: Notary Public

The undersigned vendor in accordance with Florida Statute 287.087 hereby certifies that does:

1. Publish a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of such prohibition.

2. Inform employees about the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace, the business’s policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace, any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs, and the penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations.

3. Give each employee engaged in providing the commodities or contractual services that are under bid a copy of the statement specified in subsection (1).

4. In the statement specified in subsection (1), notify the employees that, as a condition of working on the commodities or contractual services that are under bid, the employee will abide by the terms of the statement and will notify the employer of any conviction of, or plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, any violation of Chapter 893 or of any controlled substance law of the United States or any state, for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than five (5) days after such conviction.

5. Impose a sanction on, or require the satisfactory participation in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program if such is available in the employee’s community, by any employee who is so convicted.

6. Make a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation of this section.

As the person authorized to sign the statement, I certify that this firm complies fully with the above requirements.

Bidder’s Signature

Date

DRUG-FREE

WORKPLACE FORM

375-030-33

PROCUREMENT

10/01

CERTIFICATION FOR DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES

ON FEDERAL-AID CONTRACTS

(Compliance with 49CFR, Section 20.100 (b))

The prospective participant certifies, by signing this certification, that to the best of his or her knowledge and belief:

(1) No federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any federal agency, a Member of Congress, an officer of employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any federal contract, the making of any federal grant, the making of any federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.

(2) If any funds other than federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any federal agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure of Lobbying Activities", in accordance with its instructions.

(Standard Form-LLL can be obtained from the Florida Department of Transportation's Professional Services Administrator or Procurement Office.)

This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by Section 1352, Title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.

The prospective participant also agrees by submitting his or her proposal that he or she shall require that the language of this certification be included in all lower tier subcontracts, which exceed $100,000 and that all such subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.

Name of Consultant:

By: Date: Authorized Signature

Title:

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION,

INELIGIBILITY AND VOLUNTARY EXCLUSION-

LOWER TIER COVERED TRANSACTIONS FOR FEDERAL AID CONTRACTS

(Compliance with 2 CFR Parts 180 and 1200)

375-030-32

PROCUREMENT

11/15

It is certified that neither the below identified firm nor its principals are presently suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any federal department or agency.

Name of Consultant/Contractor:

By:

Date:

Title:

Instructions for Certification

Instructions for Certification - Lower Tier Participants:

(Applicable to all subcontracts, purchase orders and other lower tier transactions requiring prior FHWA approval or estimated to cost $25,000 or more - 2 CFR Parts 180 and 1200)

a. By signing and submitting this proposal, the prospective lower tier is providing the certification set out below.

b. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was entered into. If it is later determined that the prospective lower tier participant knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department, or agency with which this transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including suspension and/or debarment.

c. The prospective lower tier participant shall provide immediate written notice to the person to which this proposal is submitted if at any time the prospective lower tier participant learns that its certification was erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.

d. The terms "covered transaction," "debarred," "suspended," "ineligible," "participant," "person," "principal," and "voluntarily excluded," as used in this clause, are defined in 2 CFR Parts 180 and 1200. You may contact the person to which this proposal is submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations. “First Tier Covered Transactions” refers to any covered transaction between a grantee or subgrantee of Federal funds and a participant (such as the prime or general contract). “Lower Tier Covered Transactions” refers to any covered transaction under a First Tier Covered Transaction (such as subcontracts).

“First Tier Participant” refers to the participant who has entered into a covered transaction with a grantee or subgrantee of Federal funds (such as the prime or general contractor). “Lower Tier Participant” refers any participant who has entered into a covered transaction with a First Tier Participant or other Lower Tier Participants (such as subcontractors and suppliers).

e. The prospective lower tier participant agrees by submitting this proposal that, should the proposed covered transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a person who is debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized by the department or agency with which this transaction originated.

f. The prospective lower tier participant further agrees by submitting this proposal that it will include this clause titled "Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion-Lower Tier Covered Transaction," without modification, in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions exceeding the $25,000 threshold.

g. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a lower tier covered transaction that is not debarred, suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction, unless it knows that the certification is erroneous. A participant is responsible for ensuring that its principals are not suspended, debarred, or otherwise ineligible to participate in covered transactions. To verify the eligibility of its principals, as well as the eligibility of any lower tier prospective participants, each participant may, but is not required to, check the Excluded Parties List System website (https://www.epls.gov/), which is compiled by the General Services Administration.

h. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information of participant is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings.

i. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph e of these instructions, if a participant in a covered transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or agency with which this transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including suspension and/or debarment.

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SWORN STATEMENT UNDER SECTION 287.133 (3) (a), FLORIDA STATUTES, ON PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES

THIS FORM MUST BE SIGNED IN THE PRESENCE OF A NOTARY PUBLIC OR OTHER

OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED TO ADMINISTER OATHS.

1. This sworn statement is submitted for .

2. This sworn statement is submitted by _

Whose business address is: _ and (if applicable) its Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) is .

(If entity has no FEIN, include the Social Security Number of the individual signing this sworn statement:

3. My name is and my relationship to the entity named above is

4. I understand that a “public entity crime” as defined in Section 287.133(1)(g), Florida Statutes, means a violation of any state or federal law by a person with respect to and directly related to the transaction of business with any public entity or with an agency or political subdivision of any other state or of the United States, including, but not limited to, any bid or contract for goods or services to be provided to any public entity or an agency or political subdivision of any other state or of the United States and involving antitrust, fraud, theft, bribery, collusion, racketeering, conspiracy, or material misrepresentation.

5. I understand that “convicted” or “conviction” as defined in Section 287.133 (1) (b), Florida

Statutes, means a finding of guilt or a conviction of a public entity crime, with or without adjudication of guilt, in any federal or state trial court of record, relating to charges brought by indictment or information after July 1, 1989, as a result of a jury verdict, non-jury trial, or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.

6. I understand that an “affiliate” as defined in Section 287.133(1) (a), Florida Statutes, means: (1)

A predecessor or successor of a person convicted of a public entity crime; or (2) An entity under the control of any natural person who is active in the management of the entity and who has been convicted of a public entity crime. The term “affiliate” includes those officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, and agents who are active in the management of an affiliate. The ownership by one person of shares constituting a controlling interest in another person, or a pooling of equipment or income among persons when not for fair market value under an arm’s length agreement, shall be a prima facie case that one person controls another person. A person who knowingly enters into a joint venture with a person who has been convicted of a public entity crime in Florida during the preceding 36 months shall be considered an affiliate.

7. I understand that a “person” as defined in Section 287.133(1) (e), Florida Statutes, means any natural person or entity organized under the laws of any state or of the United States with the legal power to enter into a binding contract and which bids or applies to bid on contracts for the provision of goods or services let by a public entity, or which otherwise transacts or applies to transact business with a public entity. The term “person” includes those officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, and agents who are active in management of an entity.

8. Based on information and belief, that statement which I have marked below is true in relation to the entity submitting this sworn statement. [Please indicate which statement applies.]

Neither the entity submitting this sworn statement, nor one or more of the officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, or agents who are active in the management of the entity, nor any affiliate of the entity, has been charged with and convicted of public entity crime subsequent to July 1, 1989.

There has been a proceeding concerning the conviction before a hearing officer of the State of Florida, Division of Administrative Hearings. The final order entered by the hearing officer did not place the person or affiliate on the convicted vendor list. [Please attach a copy of the

Final Order.]

The person or affiliate was placed on the convicted vendor list. There has been a subsequent proceeding before a hearing officer of the State of Florida, Division of Administrative

Hearings. The final order entered by the hearing officer determined that it was in the public interest to remove the person or affiliate from the convicted vendor list. [Please attach a copy of the Final Order.]

The person or affiliate has not been placed on the convicted vendor list. [Please describe any action taken by or pending with the Department of General Services.]

Date: Signature:

STATE OF:

COUNTY OF:

PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, who after first being sworn by me, affixed his/her signature in the space provided above on this day of , in the year .

My commission expires:

Notary Public

Print, Type, or Stamp of Notary Public

Personally known to me, or Produced Identification:

Type of ID

AFFIDAVIT OF NON‐COLLUSION

, * being first duly sworn, deposes and says that he (it) is the Offeror in the above proposal, that the only person or persons interested in said proposal are named therein; that no officer, employee or agent of the Gulf County Board of County Commissioners or of any other Offeror is interested in said proposal; and that affiant makes the above proposal with no past or present collusion with any other person, firm or corporation.

Authorized Signature Date

Print Name

COUNTY OF

The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 20 by , who is personally known to me or who has produced as identification and who did take an oath.

My Commission

Expires: Notary Public

*NOTICE: State name of Offeror followed by name of authorized individual (and title) that is signing as Affiant.

If Offeror is an individual, state name of Offeror only.

MWBE PARTICIPATION STATEMENT

Note: The Consultant is required to complete the following information and submit this form with the proposal. Project Description:

Consultant Name:

This Consultant (is ) (is not ) a certified small or Minority or Woman Owned Business Enterprise

(MWBE) per 44 C.F.R. § 13.36 (e).

Expected percentage of contract fees to be subcontracted to MWBE(s): %

If the intention is to subcontract a portion of the contract fees to MWBE(s), the proposed MWBE sub‐

Consultants are as follows:

DBE Sub‐Consultant Type of Work/Commodity

(Authorized Signature) (Date)

(Print Name)

VENDOR INFORMATION

(Please attach a current W9 Form)

Name of Individual or Business Name:

Parent Company Name (if different than above):

Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN):

Vendor is:

( ) Corporation ( ) Partnership ( ) Sole Proprietorship ( ) Other (Explain)

Permanent Residence/Corporate Office Address:

Address

City State_ Zip Code

Phone Email

Payment Address (if different from above):

Phone E‐mail

Payment Address (if different from above):

Phone E‐mail