Notice_of_Intent_to_Award.pdf

This is a Notice of Intent to Award from the City of Sanford Purchasing Division in Seminole County, Florida, announcing the selection of Cohen Construction as the apparent successful bidder for Informal Request for Quote (IRFQ 24/25-310) to remodel the kitchens at Fire Department Stations 32 and 38. The solicitation required contractors to replace 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, Sanford, FL) and Station 38 (1300 Central Park Drive, Sanford, FL). The mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on September 24, 2025, with final bids due on October 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The project scope includes full demolition, removal, and disposal of existing kitchen components with a required completion timeline of 60 days from purchase order issuance. The City reserves the right to cancel the Notice of Intent to Award at any time prior to execution of a written agreement and may revoke the award and proceed to the next lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder if the apparent successful bidder fails to accept and execute an agreement.

The Notice of Intent to Award is dated November 17, 2025, and is subject to final approval by the City's Finance Department. This Notice does not constitute a binding agreement and does not convey any legal or equitable rights to the contractor until a formal agreement and/or purchase order with terms acceptable to the City is duly approved and executed. No specific pricing information, budget ranges, or set-aside designations are detailed in this document. Bidders were required 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 E-Verify and Americans with Disabilities Act standards. The City's Purchasing Manager, Marisol Ordonez, issued this notice, and inquiries can be directed to the Purchasing Division at 300 North Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida 32771, via telephone at (407) 688-5028, fax at (407) 688-5021, or email at purchasing@sanfordfl.gov.