Belle Glade Library - Creation Station Renovation

Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners, Facilities Development & Operations Department is soliciting bids to renovate the research desk area at Belle Glade Library into a Creation Station under IFQ/B Project No. 2023-020547, with bids due August 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid conference on August 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the library site. A mandatory Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal of 25% applies; contractors unable to meet the goal must submit a Good Faith Efforts waiver with supporting documentation.

Work includes demolition, repairs, finishes, and electrical, data, and lighting modifications to convert the existing research desk into a Creation Station per Capital Improvements Division specifications. All labor, materials, equipment, supervision, permits, and supplies are the contractor's responsibility. Substantial completion is required within 120 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with work restricted to after-hours only (Monday–Wednesday 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m., Thursday–Saturday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Sunday 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.). Contractors must be qualified under Palm Beach County's Annual Contract — Minor Construction Services; qualification applications are due at least 10 days before the bid deadline. All badged employees must pass a Critical Facilities Background Check prior to commencing work.

Bids of $200,000 or more require 5% bid security (cashier's check, certified check, money order, or bid bond). The successful bidder must furnish a 100% public construction bond within 14 calendar days of award. Liquidated damages accrue at $120 per day for failure to achieve substantial completion. The contractor must obtain a Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Completion from the Building Department before final payment and must provide a 12-month warranty on all equipment, materials, and labor. All work must comply with the Florida Building Code.