Civil_Bid_Set_for_the_'Virgil_Darnell_Hawkins_Community_Center'.pdf

These construction plans are for the Okahumpka Community Club's new community center located at 27908 Virgil Hawkins Circle in Okahumpka, Florida. The project is the final phase of the Okahumpka Historic Rosenwald School Restoration Project, involving construction of a single-story concrete masonry unit building. The project is funded through grants from the Florida Department of State's Historic Resources division and a Lake County Community Development Block Grant. The Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks qualified, licensed, and insured contractors to complete the construction, which includes site preparation, landscaping, and various specific construction elements.

The bid requires detailed line-item submissions covering 17 specific construction categories, including doors, windows, roofing, plumbing, electrical systems, exterior and interior finishes, site work, and parking lot construction. A notable feature is that James Hardie Building Products is donating materials for the project, meaning contractors should only bid labor costs for Hardie product installations. Bidders must be prepared to work within the funding agencies' policies, reporting procedures, and documentation requirements. The project emphasizes historical preservation and community development, with an expectation that contractors will collaborate closely with the project's stakeholders to ensure successful completion of this locally and nationally recognized historic restoration effort.