Conner Lab Corridor Structural Improvement

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is requesting bids for structural repairs and improvements to the Connor Complex Laboratory Corridor in Tallahassee, Florida, under ITB DOA 26 27 40, with sealed bids due October 21, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. and a non-mandatory pre-bid site visit on September 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Bidders must hold an active General Contractor or Certified General Contractor's license under Florida law. The scope encompasses base-bid construction activities including labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to complete work per 100% construction documents. Three additive alternates are available: replacement of 61 insulated storefront glazing units (Alternate 1); repair of cracks and concrete sealant application to exterior porch benches and rails (Alternate 2); and unit pricing for removal, furnishing, and installation of up to 144 additional insulated single storefront glazing units (Alternate 3). All work must comply with the Florida Building Code and manufacturer's instructions. The contractor must provide a one-year written warranty on all parts and labor and is responsible for obtaining all required permits and paying associated fees. No product substitutions are permitted without prior written approval from the Department's Contract Manager and architect/engineer firm.

The contract period runs 180 calendar days total: 150 calendar days to substantial completion and 30 calendar days for project closeout following Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages are assessed at $250 per calendar day for failure to meet the completion deadline. For bid prices of $100,000 or greater, a 5% bid bond guarantee and a 100% performance bond are required. The successful contractor must maintain full-time on-site supervision with a named supervisory employee holding at least two years of supervisory experience on similar projects within the last five years.

Written questions are due September 29, 2026, with responses posted by October 2, 2026. Public bid opening is scheduled for October 22, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. The Department reserves the right to award to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest total price for the base bid or base bid plus selected alternates as determined by the Department. The Department's Contract Manager is Debbie Bass.