42871QR27 fabrication and delivery of aluminum walkways FY 2026-27

The St. Johns River Water Management District is soliciting quotes under Quote Request 42871QR27 for fabrication and delivery of three 18-foot aluminum walkways with handrails, swing gates, and ancillary support beams, with questions due November 10, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. and quotes due November 18, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The source specifies no set-asides. Polk County is the listed jurisdiction.

Qualifying respondents must demonstrate a minimum of three years' experience fabricating and delivering aluminum walkways in Florida and must have completed at least two similar projects within the last three years for independent project owners. Submittals must include evidence of Florida business registration, E-Verify enrollment verification, applicable licenses or certifications, completed forms and questionnaires, proof of insurance compliance, and an affidavit of non-collusion.

Work covers fabrication and delivery only; installation is excluded. Materials must conform to specified ASTM standards for structural aluminum, steel, and concrete, with welding per American Welding Society standards. Delivery goes to the District's Apopka Field Station in Mount Dora, Florida, during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), and all work must be completed by March 1, 2027.

The estimated budget is $40,000, and the District reserves the right to adjust or reject all quotes if costs exceed that estimate. The District will award to the lowest responsive, responsible respondent. No pre-submittal meeting has been scheduled. Submissions go electronically through DemandStar or Central Bidding, or on a single pin or thumb drive delivered by mail or hand delivery in a sealed envelope.