City Hall Second, Third, and Fourth Floor Flooring Replacement

The City of Fort Myers is seeking qualified contractors to perform a comprehensive flooring replacement project at City Hall, covering the second, third, and fourth floors. The project involves removing existing carpet, wall base, and adhesive, and installing new flooring materials, specifically Mohawk Secoya 5.0 glue-down luxury vinyl plank (LVP) in Storm Oak color and Mohawk Woven Expressions "Cattail" carpet tiles. The solicitation (ITB 25-087) was advertised on July 23, 2025, with a pre-submittal meeting scheduled for July 29, 2025, and bid responses due by August 12, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Contractors will be responsible for moving and resetting furniture, removing existing materials, and installing new flooring products, with work to be performed on weekends between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM to minimize disruption to city operations. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder through the City's OpenGov electronic bidding system, with specific requirements for local and minority business enterprise preferences, background screenings, and compliance with various state and federal regulations.

The procurement opportunity includes several set-aside and preference provisions for disadvantaged businesses, with the City emphasizing local suppliers, particularly those certified within Lee County. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has an overall 10.54% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal, encouraging contractors to identify and utilize DBE firms when possible. Contractors must comply with multiple certification requirements, including E-Verify Memorandum of Understanding, non-collusion declarations, and disclosures regarding lobbying activities. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the project involves flooring replacement across approximately 7,307 square feet of office space, encompassing lobby areas, hallways, offices, and conference rooms. Potential bidders must demonstrate compliance with federal regulations, including Build America, Buy America (BABA) provisions, which mandate the use of domestically produced iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials. Additional requirements include providing certification of current contracting capacity, verification of employment eligibility, and adherence to various federal and state procurement guidelines.