Notice_of_Award.pdf

This is a Notice of Award issued by the City of Sanford's Finance Department Purchasing Division for IRFQ 24/25-310 regarding kitchen remodels at Fire Department Stations 32 and 38 in Sanford, Florida. The project involves replacing existing kitchen cabinets and countertops with black all-weatherboard composite material cabinets and ST Quartz dark gray sparkle countertops at two locations: Station 32 (300 E Airport Boulevard) and Station 38 (1300 Central Park Drive). A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on September 24, 2025, with final bids due on October 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The successful bidder is required to complete the project within 60 days from purchase order issuance, including full demolition, removal, and disposal of existing kitchen components. The contract was awarded to Cohen Construction on November 17, 2025, and approved by the City Manager. This is designated as a one-time purchase with no renewal options.

No specific pricing information or budget range was disclosed in the Notice of Award. The solicitation required bidders to submit comprehensive documentation including proof of insurance, vendor forms, state licensing, references from similar projects completed within the last three years, and compliance with legal requirements such as E-Verify and Americans with Disabilities Act standards. No set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned. Contractors were required to provide detailed pricing proposals, with the option to submit lump sum prices for each station separately and include discount percentages for additional items. Per City of Sanford Procurement Policy, non-winning bidders may file a Notice of Award Protest within three business days of the notice posting to challenge the award decision.