Thomas Branch Stormwater Improvements

The City of Fernandina Beach, Florida is requesting sealed bids for demolition of a commercial warehouse located at 115 South 2nd Street under ITB 26-09, with bids due August 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on August 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST at City Hall.

The scope covers removal of the entire structure above the foundation of an approximately 24,000-square-foot facility estimated at 100 years old. The structure contains structural steel, masonry, roofing systems, utilities, and miscellaneous appurtenances. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, mobilization/demobilization, permitting, waste disposal, and cleanup as part of the bid price. The City will obtain historic district approvals and manage utility disconnects on the contractor's behalf.

Work must begin no later than ten calendar days from issuance of Notice to Proceed and be completed within 20 calendar days of startup. Bids must be submitted through the DemandStar e-bidding platform (www.demandstar.com). The City will award to the most responsive and responsible bidder offering best value, subject to authorization and appropriation of fiscal year 2025-2026 budget funds.

The base scope includes structural demolition. Two additive options are available: Additive #1 covers demolition and removal of concrete foundations, slabs, footings, loading docks, and stairs; Additive #2 covers careful removal of interior pine ceiling paneling and heart pine balcony columns prior to demolition for preservation and repurposing.

Bid bonds are required if the bid exceeds $100,000; performance and payment bonds are required if the bid exceeds $200,000. The contractor must maintain comprehensive insurance including workers' compensation, commercial general liability with minimum $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, commercial automobile liability, and umbrella excess liability. Bidders must submit certifications including Public Entity Crimes Statement, Drug-Free Workplace Certification, E-Verify Statement, Conflict of Interest Statement, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Disputes Disclosure Form, Contractor's Countries of Concern Affidavit, and Certification Regarding Prohibition Against Use of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Material. Attendance at the mandatory pre-bid meeting is required for bid consideration.