DeBary Fire Station

The City of DeBary, located in Volusia County, Florida, is procuring construction services for a new Fire Station #3 project located at 75 South U.S. Highway 17-92. The procurement involves a comprehensive construction contract for a 7,962 gross square foot fire station facility on a 2.0-acre parcel, with requirements for a complete turnkey solution including building structure, site improvements, utilities, landscaping, and associated infrastructure. The project demands a qualified contractor with a minimum of three years of prime contracting experience and documented completion of at least three similar municipal facilities. A mandatory pre-bid conference was scheduled for March 16, 2016, at 10:00 AM, with sealed bids due on March 30, 2016, at 10:00 AM. The Engineer's estimated project cost is $1,750,000, with the contract requiring a lump sum price and potential alternate bid for demolition of an existing fire station. Key deliverables include constructing apparatus bays, living quarters, administrative offices, mechanical spaces, and comprehensive site improvements encompassing 17,833 square feet of paved area and 42 parking spaces. The project requires substantial completion within 210 calendar days, with liquidated damages of $884 per day for schedule overruns.

The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. Contractors must provide bid security of five percent of the maximum bid price and furnish Performance Bonds, Payment Bonds, and Material and Workmanship Bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, mandating $3,000,000 in General Liability coverage, $3,000,000 in Auto Liability, and standard Workers' Compensation insurance. The contract requires compliance with Florida Department of Transportation Standards, FDOT Specifications, and local regulatory codes. Utility infrastructure integration will involve coordination with multiple providers including Duke Energy, Volusia County Water Resources and Utilities, and Florida Public Utilities. The City of DeBary reserves the right to reject any or all bids and retains a tax recovery option to purchase materials directly. Successful contract execution is contingent upon the bidder's ability to secure required bonds, provide insurance certifications, and complete work according to specified drawings and specifications.