Cudjoe Key Transfer Station New Storage Building

Monroe County, Florida is seeking a qualified contractor through a sealed competitive bid solicitation to construct a new 2,400 square-foot pre-engineered metal building storage facility at the Cudjoe Key Transfer Station located at 780 Blimp Road, Cudjoe Key, Florida. The scope of work encompasses complete construction services including demolition of existing structures, site preparation, foundation work with 14-inch diameter auger cast-in-place piles supporting an 8-inch concrete slab, concrete retaining walls, utility installation and coordination, asphalt and concrete paving, landscaping, electrical service connections, and all associated labor, materials, equipment, permits, and supervision necessary to complete the project. The one-story facility is designed as S-2 Low-Hazard Storage occupancy complying with 2023 Florida Building Code requirements, including structural design for 200 mph wind loads and construction within AE(10) flood zone parameters at 11 feet NAVD88 elevation. Bidders must submit proposals electronically through the Bonfire platform at https://monroecounty-fl.bonfirehub.com with a deadline of 3:00 p.m. on April 21, 2026, and the virtual bid opening will occur the same day via Zoom. A non-mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for March 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. on-site, with the Board of County Commissioners anticipating a contract award by May 20, 2026, Notice to Proceed on June 1, 2026, and substantial completion within 120 calendar days. Evaluation criteria will assess technical qualifications, insurance compliance, bonding capacity, and adherence to Florida Green Building Coalition standards, with all proposals becoming public record after award or 30 days, whichever is earlier.

Monroe County offers a local business preference adjustment of up to 2.5% for qualified local contractors as defined in Monroe County Code Section 2-349, though there are no specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises noted in the solicitation materials. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance including Workers' Compensation, Employers' Liability, General Liability, Vehicle Liability, and Builder's Risk coverage with Monroe County named as additional insured, along with a Public Construction Bond equal to the contract cost from an A-rated surety if the contract exceeds $200,000, and a 5% proposal security deposit. No incumbent contractors or existing facility integration requirements are referenced; however, the contractor is responsible for coordinating with existing electrical service approximately 360 feet from the building and securing all necessary permits and impact fees. Liquidated damages range from $200 to $3,500 per day depending on contract amount and days of delay beyond the substantial completion date. The contract value has not been predetermined and will be determined through competitive bidding; however, the 5% proposal security requirement and Public Construction Bond requirement for amounts exceeding $200,000 suggest the anticipated contract value likely exceeds that threshold.