Daytona Beach Ocean Center Kitchen Renovation

Volusia County, Florida is requesting proposals for general contractor services to perform a commercial kitchen renovation at the Daytona Beach Ocean Center under RFP #26-P-126JD, with proposals due October 22, 2026 at 3:01 p.m. A local preference of up to 5% applies to respondents with a documented permanent location in Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, or Volusia County for at least six months prior to solicitation closing.

The Ocean Center is a 205,000-square-foot meeting, conventions, and event complex located at 101 N Atlantic Avenue. The scope is to elevate kitchen capabilities to meet growing event demands and improve food quality and presentation for Ocean Center clients. The contractor is responsible for dust control, protection of existing finishes, and daily cleaning and maintenance of work areas. All work must be coordinated around the Ocean Center's event calendar and confirmed with the County's Project Manager and Ocean Center staff.

The successful contractor will be awarded an agreement until project completion, with a maximum term of 120 days. The contractor must provide a submittal bond equal to 5% of the project value and a payment and performance bond equal to 100% of the contract price; both must be issued by an agency authorized to do business in Florida with an A.M. Best & Company rating of A or better. Liquidated damages are set at $1,000 per day for delays in project completion. The County will remit full payment on undisputed invoices within forty-five business days from receipt for general services, or twenty to twenty-five days for construction services. Responses must remain valid through April 2027.

A non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for September 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Ocean Center. Questions are due October 8, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. The contractor must comply with all federal, state, and local laws, including E-Verify requirements, and provide proof of licensure and insurance as specified.