224004 Palmetto Revamp

The State of Florida, Department of Military Affairs, is soliciting sealed bids for a full facility sustainment project at the Palmetto Readiness Center (Project 224004 Palmetto Revamp) located in St. Johns County. This Invitation to Bid (ITB) procurement seeks a qualified, licensed general contractor to perform comprehensive maintenance, repairs, and lifecycle replacement work on the 17,083-square-foot facility and supporting assets, including mechanical equipment replacement (exhaust fans, dehumidifiers, mini-split units), HVAC system upgrades with humidistats and ducted air introduction, electrical outlet upgrades, plumbing fixture installation, ADA improvements, window re-caulking and tinting, interior and exterior painting, flooring replacements, and weather sealing on exterior doors. Contractors must be prequalified prior to contract award for Level Five contracts (bids exceeding $500,000.00), requiring submission of a Florida State Contractor License, Corporate Charter Number, proof of an active office within 300 road miles of the project, resumes for the Project Manager and Project Superintendent, a list of projects completed within the previous thirty-six months, proof of successful completion of at least two similar projects within the previous five years, MyFloridaMarketplace vendor registration, and a letter of bonding capacity from the bonding company. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit is scheduled for May 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the project location (1107 14th Ave W, Palmetto, FL 34221), with the final deadline for bidder questions set for May 28, 2026, at 12:00 PM, a tentative final addendum publication on June 2, 2026, and sealed bids due by June 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Robert F. Ensslin National Guard Armory in St. Augustine, Florida. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with all contract documents and specifications available at no cost from Renker Eich Park Architects (Richard Headland, 727-821-2986 Ext 208, rheadland@reparch.com), and bidders must submit proposals on DMA Exhibit 4 with a Subcontractor List on Exhibit 5.

Participation by Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Veteran Owned companies is encouraged; however, no set-aside restrictions are specified in the procurement documents. Bid security of five percent (5%) of the total bid is required in the form of a bid bond or certified check, and performance and labor and material payment bonds are mandatory for this contract, which exceeds $100,000.00 and must be provided within ten days of contract award and registered with the county. The estimated construction cost is $2,173,045.00, establishing the budget range for this full facility sustainment project. Contractors must obtain all required building, plumbing, electrical, and other system permits and pay associated fees, with the exception of State Fire Marshal permits, which the owner will obtain and pay. All contractors must register with Florida's MyFloridaMarketPlace and submit a Substitute Form W-9 to the Department of Financial Services prior to contract execution. Contractors must also comply with the Florida Building Code, State Fire Marshal regulations, local Authority Having Jurisdiction requirements, and obtain proof of insurance within ten days of contract award.