Awning and Sunshade Installation for Miami-Dade County Health Department

The Florida Department of Health has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for awning and sunshade installation at two Miami-Dade County Health Department locations. The project involves installing a 100-linear-foot awning extending 4 feet from the building face at 2515 West Flagler Street, and a 45-by-45-foot courtyard sunshade at 18255 Homestead Avenue, both in Miami, Florida. All work must comply with Florida Building Code standards for High Velocity Hurricane Zones, requiring structural engineer certification and permitting. Mandatory site visits are scheduled for November 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM at the respective locations. Written questions must be submitted by November 17, 2025, at 4:00 PM, with answers posted by December 8, 2025. Sealed bids are due by December 15, 2025, at 2:30 PM for public opening, with an anticipated intent to award posting on December 29, 2025. The contract will be awarded to the responsive, responsible respondent offering the lowest grand total price, with the vendor required to provide all engineering services, acquire permits, and complete installation within 90 days of the Purchase Order issue date.

Respondents must attend the mandatory site visit and sign the attendance sheet to be considered responsive. Several certifications are required, including Statement of Non-Collusion, Scrutinized Companies List compliance, and various state-specific vendor certifications. Vendors must obtain prior experience references from three similar projects and register in the MyFloridaMarketPlace system within five days after the intent to award posting. Commercial general liability and workers' compensation insurance are mandatory. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, respondents must comply with various state regulations, including attestations about foreign countries of concern and forced labor. The contract will be for a one-year period beginning October 1, 2025, or the contract execution date, whichever is later, and is contingent upon fund availability. Though a specific budget is not disclosed, the procurement process suggests the project is competitively priced with a focus on cost-effectiveness and compliance with state procurement regulations.