ITB_CIP260548_CONSTRUCT-_Auxiliary_Apparatus_Storage_for_Fire_Station_7__-_Exhibit_C_-_Specifications.pdf

This is a specifications document (Exhibit C) for a construction invitation to bid (ITB# CIP/260548) issued by the City of Ocala, Florida, for the construction of an auxiliary apparatus storage facility for Fire Station #7. The project involves constructing a new pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) of approximately 7,500 square feet at 885 SE 31st St., Ocala, FL 34471. The construction scope includes metal panel siding combined with partial mesh exterior siding, additional canopies, exterior signage, and one enclosed shop area with a rolling door and designated work bench space. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit is scheduled for April 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST at Fire Station #7. Bidders are required to submit a completed price proposal on a lump sum basis, bidding on all line items.

Bidders must be licensed general contractors in the State of Florida and must possess a minimum of five years of experience in building construction. All non-governmental vendors are required to provide an affidavit signed under penalty of perjury attesting compliance with Florida Statutes Section 787.06, confirming that the entity does not use coercion for labor or services. The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the project as specified in the contract exhibits. Award criteria and specific pricing terms are outlined in the bid documents, with bids evaluated on the lump sum proposals submitted by qualified contractors.