Clay_Co_FS24_Arch_(2026_01-02)_Bid_Set.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) package issued by the Clay County Board of County Commissioners for the construction of Fire Station No. 24 in Green Cove Springs, Florida. The project involves the complete construction of a new approximately 16,633 square-foot, four-bay fire station facility on a 6.95-acre site, including demolition of existing structures, site preparation, grading, drainage installation, pavement, and comprehensive utility infrastructure consisting of potable water wells, fire protection systems, and wastewater management via septic system. The scope encompasses all associated construction trades including structural steel, carpentry, plumbing, mechanical HVAC systems, electrical systems with 1,000-ampere service and diesel generator backup, fire suppression and alarm systems, communications infrastructure, audio-visual systems for the meeting room, and landscape installation with irrigation. The project is organized in two construction phases: Phase 1 covers site preparation, demolition, grading, drainage, pavement, and utilities installation, while Phase 2 includes stormwater management expansion and final site grading. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for February 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the project site; inquiries must be submitted by February 13, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. through the designated Question and Answer tab; sealed bids are due electronically through the County's e-Procurement Portal by March 2, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.; and bid opening is scheduled for March 3, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. The project requires substantial completion by March 15, 2027, and final Certificate of Occupancy by March 20, 2027, with a two-year warranty period applicable to all improvements.

All bidders must be Florida-licensed General Contractors registered with the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board in good standing with the State of Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, and must have been in business for a minimum of five years performing similar work. Bid requirements include a five percent bid bond, 100 percent Performance and Payment Bond per Florida Statute 255.05, and comprehensive insurance including Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, Workers' Compensation at statutory limits, and Builder's Risk coverage equal to 100 percent of project value with a maximum $25,000 deductible. Liquidated damages of $1,000 per day are assessed for delays beyond the final completion date. The project is supported in whole or in part by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance Grant Program funding and requires compliance with federal regulations including 2 CFR Part 200, the FEMA Field Manual for Public Assistance, and Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements. The site contains protected species including Eastern Indigo Snakes and Tri-Colored Bats, requiring implementation of specific protective measures in coordination with qualified environmental professionals and compliance with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service guidelines. No specific budget or award value is stated in the available solicitation documents. The County reserves the right to approve all subcontractors and may utilize a Direct Purchase Program to procure major materials directly, with County purchases deducted from the contract price.