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This is a sketch file related to a competitive bidding solicitation issued by the City of Plant City, Florida for the supply and installation of an enclosed metal building. The project involves demolishing an existing RV port damaged by Hurricane Milton and constructing a new 36x50x16 fully enclosed metal building with specific architectural requirements including a grey roof with black trim, white and black siding, a 3/12 pitch roof, and a 170 MPH wind rating. The building will feature a 16-foot leg height, two 14x14 chain hoist garage doors, two 9x9 garage doors, and one walk-in side door with horizontal orientation and 4-foot frame spacing. Prospective bidders must submit questions by April 28, 2025 at 5:00 pm, with proposals due May 8, 2025 at 2:00 pm through the City's OpenGov E-Procurement Portal. The contractor must commence work within 30 days of receiving the Notice to Proceed and achieve substantial completion within 90 days, with liquidated damages assessed at $500 per day for delays beyond the substantial completion deadline.

Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three years of experience in similar metal building construction work and provide professional references along with a valid General Contractor's License and proof of insurance. The procurement includes a local preference policy providing a 1.5% advantage to qualifying local bidders with a maximum differential of $2,500. All contractors must comply with immigration and employment laws and provide a one-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. The scope of work encompasses all labor, materials, supervision, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies necessary for project completion to City standards while maintaining required safety protocols. No specific budget range is stated in the solicitation documents.