Courthouse Annex Security Wall

The Board of County Commissioners of Okaloosa County, Florida, is soliciting bids under ITB FM 02-27 to construct a security wall at the Courthouse Annex, with a mandatory pre-proposal meeting on November 10, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. and electronic proposals due December 2, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. The source names no set-aside, preference, or local-vendor requirement.

The work is construction of a security wall per approved engineered drawings, including site preparation, demolition, excavation, grading, debris removal, site restoration, and running CAT6 cable to the vehicle gate opener. The structural design is a reinforced concrete masonry wall, up to 9 feet high and 24 feet long, on reinforced concrete footings, built to ACI 530 masonry standards. The electrical package covers a controlled-access gate with a gate operator, a NEMA 3R disconnect, weatherproof junction boxes, conduit runs, and controlled-access door lighting. Required compliance includes E-Verify, drug-free workplace certification, equal employment opportunity provisions, Davis-Bacon prevailing wage standards (if applicable), and federal debarment, lobbying, and non-discrimination certifications. Insurance requires $1 million commercial general liability coverage and workers' compensation, with a Certificate of Insurance approved by the Okaloosa County Risk Manager due at least 10 days before work begins.

Place of performance is 1940 Lewis Turner Boulevard, Fort Walton Beach, Florida. The contract term is 180 days from notice to proceed. The source does not state a contract value. Pricing must include equipment, labor, materials, freight, and taxes, submitted on a line-item form covering 17 cost categories from general requirements through electrical work. Bid security equals 5% of the maximum bid price, delivered as a cashier's check or bid bond, with the original security due within five business days of bid opening. The apparent successful bidder must furnish a performance bond equal to the contract price within 10 days of the Notice of Award.

The county will award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder or reject any and all bids. Questions are due November 12, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Procurement contact is DeRita Mason, Purchasing Manager, at dmason@myokaloosa.com or (850) 689-5960.