Construction of Pre-Engineered Metal Building (PEMB) Pole Barn Structure

The Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA) is soliciting sealed bids for the construction of a single pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) pole barn roof structure at the Pole Yard facility in Kissimmee, Florida. This Invitation to Bid (ITB 26-027-SH) seeks a contractor to furnish and install a roof-only PEMB system, including all labor, materials, equipment, permits, and incidental costs necessary to deliver a fully assembled structure measuring approximately 220 feet in length by 60 feet in width with a roof bearing height of 23 feet 4 inches. The structure is designed to protect wire reels and related equipment from weather exposure and must comply with the 2023 Florida Building Code, accommodate 140 miles-per-hour wind loads, and meet all applicable structural standards including ACI, AISC, and AWS specifications. Key deliverables include cast-in-place concrete foundations, structural steel components, metal roofing with gutters and downspouts, site preparation with termite control treatment, and all required submittals such as shop drawings and engineering calculations sealed by a Florida-registered engineer. The contractor must obtain all permits and conduct a mandatory site visit; questions and comments are due April 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST, a non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for April 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM, and sealed bids are due May 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST with public opening via Zoom. Qualified bidders must provide four references demonstrating verifiable commercial experience, submit a Drug-Free Workplace Certification, and comply with all FEMA reimbursement and federal compliance requirements.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting eligible bidder categories. This is a Construction Tier B procurement for structures with values less than $750,000, classified as a one-time purchase with no bid bond required but a mandatory 100% performance bond required upon award. Insurance requirements include $1,000,000 general liability per occurrence, $2,000,000 general aggregate, $3,000,000 excess/umbrella coverage, $1,000,000 vehicle coverage, and $1,000,000 workers' compensation. All pricing must be submitted as a lump sum in Exhibit A and must encompass overhead, profit, taxes, fees, mobilization, demobilization, labor, equipment, materials, and all incidental expenses to complete the work. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is provided in the solicitation documents. The specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in the available documentation.