Broward County Judicial Court West Tower Repairs

Broward County is requesting bids for structural beam repairs at the Broward County Judicial Complex West Tower under IFB PNC2132739C1, with bids due November 20, 2026. A local-vendor preference applies under Broward County Code Section 1-74; vendors maintaining a physical business address in Broward County for at least one year prior to bid posting may qualify for Best and Final Offer consideration or location tiebreaker status upon submission of a Location Certification and current local business tax receipt.

The scope encompasses field verification of existing conditions, scaffolding installation, core drilling, surface preparation, and application of an FRP strengthening system to structural beams. Work also includes installation of engineered steel posts and base plates from the 21st floor to the roof beam with anchoring per signed and sealed drawings, relocation of HVAC, electrical, and fire alarm equipment within ceiling spaces, application of corrosion protection, and coordination of structural inspections. All work must comply with applicable building codes and minimize disruption to courthouse operations at 201 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

The contract is fixed-price with Substantial Completion required within 240 days of the second Notice to Proceed and Final Completion within 30 additional days. Liquidated damages are $405.00 per day for delays beyond Substantial Completion and $274.75 per day beyond Final Completion. Vendors must hold a Florida Certified General Contractor or Broward County Class "A" General Building Contractor license and perform 100 percent of contract work without subcontracting. Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100 percent of contract price are required within ten calendar days of award. Bid bonds or alternate bid security equal to five percent of total bid amount are due by the solicitation closing date. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability, Business Automobile Liability, Workers' Compensation, and Property/Builder's Risk coverage with Broward County named as additional insured and maintained for three years post-completion. A Level 1 Florida Department of Law Enforcement background check is required for unescorted facility access.

Vendors must submit a comprehensive Vendor Questionnaire, Subcontractors/Subconsultants/Suppliers listing, Litigation History disclosure, Criminal History Screening Practices Certification, Location Certification, Lobbyist Registration Certification, and Trench Safety Act Requirement form. SBE and CBE certifications are not required; no participation goals apply. Questions must be submitted through BPRO by the specified deadline. Broward County's Cone of Silence Ordinance prohibits communications regarding the solicitation except with designated Purchasing Division employees, project managers, and at pre-bid conferences.