Bardin Community Center with Restrooms Project

The Putnam County Board of County Commissioners is requesting sealed bids from General and Building Contractors for new construction of a 1,194 square foot community center with restrooms and a 37 square foot covered porch at Etoniah Park, 620 Bardin Road, Palatka, Florida, with bids due October 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on September 17, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at the County's offices in Palatka. Bidders must attend the pre-bid meeting to be considered responsive.

Bidders must hold active Florida contractor licensure, demonstrate successful completion of at least three projects of equal or greater size and scope within the past five years, and have operated under the same company name for a minimum of two years. Proof of insurance with specified minimum coverages and E-Verify compliance are required. The Prime Contractor must perform a minimum of 40 percent of the work.

The County supplies site planning and staking, permit fees, HVAC system installation, well and septic system installation, electrical service, door hardware, truss engineering, and bathroom accessories. The Contractor supplies all remaining materials, labor, and equipment, including toilets, sinks, plumbing, grab bars, exterior and interior doors, and roofing materials. Electrical and plumbing work must comply with Florida Building Code and National Electrical Code requirements. All construction must meet ADA standards and Florida accessibility codes.

A bid bond equal to five percent of the total bid amount is required with submission. Performance and payment bonds, each equal to 100 percent of the contract price, are required upon award. Sealed bids must include one original hard copy, one duplicate, and one USB drive containing all documentation in PDF format. Public bid opening follows immediately after the 2:00 p.m. deadline. The County's Intent to Award is scheduled for October 19, 2026, with a protest period through October 22 and board approval anticipated October 27, 2026. The preconstruction conference is scheduled for November 10, 2026, with project completion by July 12, 2027, approximately eight months from Notice to Proceed. Monthly payments are made upon invoice with 10 percent retainage applied. Liquidated damages will be assessed for failure to meet the completion schedule.