223080 Sarasota Washer & Dryer

This state and local contract opportunity is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by the Florida Army National Guard Construction & Facility Management Office (CFMO) for Project Number 223080 Sarasota Washer & Dryer. The project involves providing new water supply, sanitary, electrical power, and mechanical exhaust service connections for the installation of two new washing machines and two new drying machines at a facility located in Sarasota, Florida. The work also requires modifying the existing frames wall for physical access, partially removing and replacing the existing 4-inch concrete floor slab to connect the new sanitary systems, and constructing a new 6-inch stud frame plumbing wall along the north/south exterior wall. Additional deliverables include core drilling for the dryer exhaust and room exhaust, new LVT flooring, painted finishes, and two new 2x2 LED lay-in fixtures. The non-mandatory site visit and pre-bid meeting were initially scheduled for July 12, 2023, but have been cancelled pending rescheduling due to the current unavailability of funds. If funds become available, the site visit and pre-bid meeting will be rescheduled, and a new bid opening date will be established.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Veteran Owned companies, with a high preference for MBE utilization. The estimated construction cost range for the project is $30,000.00 to $45,000.00. The contract award is contingent upon the availability of funding and annual appropriation by the Florida Legislature. Bidders must comply with various requirements, including bid security, performance and labor/material payment bonds, contractor insurance, and the State's drug-free workplace program, public entity crime information, and discriminatory vendor list.