26B-025 Southeastern Livestock Pavilion Grandstand Repair

Marion County Parks & Recreation Department is seeking a qualified contractor to repair the metal grandstands in the front arena at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion located at 2232 NW Jacksonville Road in Ocala, Florida. The project requires comprehensive repairs to the steel support structure, including replacing one vertical angle member, repairing bent or kinked bracing angles, fixing broken welds, and replacing fasteners with new stainless steel or galvanized hardware. Contractors must also sandblast and repaint all steel supporting systems and fabricate and install new 42-inch-high metal handrails with a gray powder-coated finish. All welding must be performed by certified welders in accordance with AWS D1.1 standards and inspected by a licensed structural engineer. The project timeline allows 60 calendar days for substantial completion and 15 calendar days for final completion from the notice to proceed, with work scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. A pre-bid walkthrough is recommended and will be conducted prior to the proposal due date, with bids due by December 18, 2025. Bidders must submit a bid bond or cashier's check for 5% of the total bid amount and demonstrate past performance in similar construction projects.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must complete a Disclosure of Subcontractors and Suppliers form, which allows for up to three subcontractors per submission and requires detailed information about their roles and responsibilities. Bidders are required to provide at least three references for similar work completed, which will be evaluated on criteria including on-time completion, budget adherence, and professional execution. Insurance requirements include Workers' Compensation at Florida statutory levels, Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and Business Auto Liability of $500,000 combined single limit. For construction projects exceeding $200,000, Payment and Performance Bonds are mandatory per Florida Statute 255.05. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, contractors must submit pricing on a lump sum basis and maintain bid pricing for at least 90 calendar days. The contract will be awarded through Marion County's Bonfire e-procurement portal, with award decisions intended within 60 calendar days of the bid deadline.