Convention Center Parking Garage - Stairs 3 & 4 Enclosures

Palm Beach County's Capital Improvements Division is requesting bids on enclosures for stairs #3 and #4 at the Convention Center Parking Garage under IFQ/B P-2025-000078, with sealed bids due September 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid conference on September 1, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the project site (1099 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach). This procurement is restricted to contractors already qualified under Palm Beach County's Annual Contract - Minor Construction Services; qualification applications must be submitted at least 10 days prior to the bid due date.

A mandatory Small Business Enterprise subcontracting goal of 25% participation applies. Bidders unable to meet this requirement must submit a waiver request with supporting documentation of good faith efforts by the bid due date. All bidders must complete OSBD Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 forms identifying proposed subcontractors and SBE participation.

The scope encompasses furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, permits, and supplies necessary to provide and install enclosures to the designated stair locations. Song & Associates, Inc. serves as Architect/Engineer of Record. Substantial completion is required within 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $120 per day for delays. A 12-month warranty on all equipment, materials, and labor from substantial completion is required.

Bid security is required for bids of $200,000 or more in the form of a cashier's check, certified check, money order, or bid bond equal to at least 5% of the bid price. The successful bidder must furnish a Public Construction Bond equal to 100% of the Work Order within 14 calendar days of notification. Contractors must comply with the Living Wage Ordinance exemption, execute a Human Trafficking Affidavit, and ensure digital accessibility compliance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. Sealed bids are submitted to 2633 Vista Parkway, West Palm Beach, Florida 33411, and opened publicly at that location.