Bonifay ESP

The State of Florida, Department of Military Affairs, is soliciting bids for the Bonifay Armory Enduring Sustainment Program (ESP) project located in Bonifay, Florida. The project involves the renovation of approximately 170,000 square feet or 3.90 acres of the existing Bonifay National Guard Armory facility. The base bid scope of work includes civil site work, such as demolition, grading, drainage, utility services, paving, fencing, and other miscellaneous items. The contract is being administered by the Florida Army National Guard Construction & Facility Management Office, with the project located within the jurisdictions of St. Johns County and St. Petersburg City. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 13, 2022, and sealed bids are due on May 11, 2022. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and contractors must be prequalified according to specific requirements prior to submitting bids.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Veteran Owned companies. No set-asides or incumbent contractors are mentioned in the provided documentation. The estimated construction cost for the project is $2,031,000, and the contract will be awarded and funded by the State of Florida. The successful contractor will be required to furnish payment and performance bonds, provide detailed construction schedules, and coordinate closely with inspections by local authorities and the state. The project has a substantial completion timeframe of 270 calendar days and a final completion timeframe of 30 calendar days after substantial completion.