Administration Building Column Renovations Florida State Hospital

The Florida Department of Children and Families, General Services division, is seeking bids for the renovation of structural decorative columns to the Administrative Building located at the Florida State Hospital in Chattahoochee, Florida. The project involves the renovation of 1st floor columns, rails, trim, and wood decking, with optional add alternates for alternate decking, repair/replacement of 2nd floor rail infill, and replacement of 2nd floor rail running trim. A mandatory in-person pre-bid conference is scheduled for November 15, 2023, and bids must be submitted electronically by January 17, 2024. The Department intends to award the contract to the responsible and responsive vendor with the lowest bid. The anticipated contract start date is May 2024, with a duration of 180 days. Funding for this project is provided through state Fixed Capital Outlay (FCO) appropriations.

The Department encourages the participation of certified minority, woman, and veteran-owned small businesses. No specific set-asides or incumbent information is provided. The solicitation is open to all interested parties, and the contract will be awarded on a lowest responsive bid basis. The Department reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or to award a contract for a reduced scope of work. The estimated value of the contract is not explicitly stated, but the funding source is identified as state Fixed Capital Outlay appropriations.