Crystal River Field Office Improvements in Citrus County

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive pricing for improvements to the Crystal River Field Office in Citrus County, Florida. The project involves removing and replacing the metal roof, installing gutters, downspouts, and drainage piping, as well as replacing wood columns and the roof on a shop building as alternates. A mandatory pre-bid conference/site visit is scheduled for February 6, 2024, and sealed bids are due by February 20, 2024, at 3:30 PM ET. The anticipated award date is February 26, 2024. The FWC has an estimated budget of $105,000 for this project and is committed to supporting Florida's diverse business industry. The agency encourages contractors to participate in the State of Florida Mentor Protege Program and to utilize minority, women, and veteran-owned business enterprises as subcontractors.

Bidders must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) system and with the State of Florida's SunBiz portal prior to the bid opening. Bidders are cautioned that Florida's public records law applies to the information submitted in response to this Invitation to Bid (ITB), and any confidential information must be clearly identified. The contract includes provisions for liquidated damages, performance and payment bonds, insurance, and other standard terms and conditions. The successful contractor must agree to establish an office or ongoing project within 300 road miles of the project site if the bid amount is $200,000 or greater, and for bids of $500,000 or greater, the contractor must perform at least 15% of the work with their own employees and provide proof of completing at least two similar projects within the last three years.