Art Cinema Expansion Project

The City of Coral Gables, Florida Finance Department/Procurement Division is requesting bids on the interior buildout of a 90-seat cinema expansion project at 240 Aragon Avenue under IFB 2026-021, with bids due August 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. through INFOR, a non-mandatory pre-bid conference on July 8, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. via Zoom, and written questions due July 21, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

The scope encompasses selective demolition, construction of a concession counter and preparation area, three offices, an audio/visual and electrical room, restrooms, a stepped concrete structure for auditorium seating, a janitors room, and replacement of one exterior pair of doors and two storefront windows. Work requires multiple trades: concrete, partitions and drywall, tile and carpet flooring, acoustical ceilings, doors and hardware, painting, toilet partitions and accessories, interior signage, fire sprinklers, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and fire alarm systems.

Bidders must hold an active Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Certified General Contractor license and demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience as a general contractor performing similar work, supported by at least three references from the past five years. The Project Manager must have a minimum of five years documented experience on similar projects. A bid bond equal to 5% of the total bid amount must be submitted as an original hard copy prior to bid closing. The successful bidder must post a Performance and Payment Bond equal to 100% of the project total.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder who bids on all items. Substantial completion is required within 180 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with final completion 30 days after delivery of the punch list. Liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day apply for delays beyond the contract timeline. Retainage of 5% applies to invoices until final completion. The contractor is responsible for obtaining all applicable permits at no cost and providing as-built drawings with each payment request.