ITB_ENG260740_CONSTRUCT_AND_INSTALL_Bus_Stop_Shelters__Addendum_2.pdf

This is Addendum 2 to Invitation to Bid (ITB) ENG/260740 issued by the City of Ocala, Florida for the construction and installation of fifteen (15) bus stop shelters throughout Ocala and Marion County. The addendum, dated July 7, 2026, clarifies contractor responsibilities regarding the procurement and transport of shelter components and benches supplied by the City. The solicitation requires a licensed Florida general or building contractor with a minimum of five years' experience in commercial or industrial building construction to submit a lump sum bid for all materials, labor, and equipment necessary to complete the project as designed in attached site plans and exhibits. Bids must be electronically submitted through www.bidocala.com or www.prorfx.com by the specified deadline and must include three verifiable professional references and documentation of three completed projects within the required timeframe.

According to the addendum clarifications, the contractor is responsible for transporting all shelter components and benches from the City's storage location at 1805 NE 30th Ave Building 900 to the various jobsites on an as-needed basis. The storage facility is accessible Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with the ability to schedule advance access for additional days and hours. Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid amount. The successful bidder will be required to provide a performance bond and must hold valid Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations licensing as a general or building contractor. Contractors must verify current licensing status before bid submission.