Notification_of_Intent_to_Award.pdf

This is a Notification of Intent to Award from the City of Cocoa, Florida, Utilities Division, for the Dyal Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Operations Building Remodel project. The scope of work involves construction remodeling of a portion of the first floor of the Dyal WTP Operations Building located at 28400 SR 520, Christmas, Florida, encompassing demolition and renovation of the Instrument Repair Office, Breakroom, and Electrical Workshop (approximately 3,603 square feet). The project includes removal of existing finishes, installation of new acoustical ceiling tiles and LED lighting, flooring with rubber base, hollow metal doors and frames, partition framing, HVAC ductwork modifications, electrical and lighting distribution, and kitchen cabinetry and appliance replacement. The original solicitation was issued as Invitation to Bid (ITB) B-26-06-COC with a mandatory pre-bid conference held on July 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EST and questions due by July 21, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EST. Bids were due August 4, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EST. The contractor must achieve substantial completion within 150 calendar days of Notice to Proceed and final completion within 30 days of punch list approval.

The contract has been awarded to Qualis General Contractors LLC, located at 17803 Green Willow Drive, Tampa, Florida 33647, for a contract amount of $244,391.00. Award notification was issued on September 3, 2026. The award is contingent upon successful negotiation of a written contract with the City and does not constitute formation of a contract until execution. The procurement was subject to a 5% local preference for Brevard County contractors with a physical business address in the county. Performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract amount and bid security equal to 5% of total bid were required. The awarded contractor must hold a current Florida general contractor license and demonstrate a minimum of three consecutive years of experience in similar projects. All work must comply with the 2023 Florida Building Code and 2023 Florida Accessibility Code, with working hours restricted to 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding weekends and holidays.