DFWB Rigdon Center Facade Modification

The Board of County Commissioners of Okaloosa County, Florida is requesting bids on revitalization of the Fort Walton Beach Fairgrounds Event Center entryway under ITB TDD 73-26, with proposals due September 16, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., a mandatory pre-proposal meeting on August 24, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., and questions due September 4, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. The project is fully federally grant funded and incorporates Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, Equal Employment Opportunity compliance, E-Verify enrollment, drug-free workplace certification, and debarment certifications.

The scope comprises three new entrance vestibules of approximately 500 square feet each; decorative stucco screen walls of varying heights; a continuous covered walkway approximately 600 feet connecting all entry points along the south facade; HVAC and electrical design for each entry (four air handling units and four heat pump outdoor units specified); exterior and area lighting; parking modifications along the south face; and a storm water system from the east end of Building B to the west end of Building A. Work includes building-permit submissions to the City of Fort Walton Beach and must comply with the 2023 Florida Building Code as a Group A-2 assembly with maximum occupancy of 118 persons across three entries. Construction type is II-B; wind design criteria: 160 MPH ultimate wind speed per ASCE 7-22. Structural specifications include reinforced concrete with 3,000 PSI 28-day compressive strength, structural steel per AISC and ASTM A-615 Grade 60 reinforcing, and hot-dipped galvanization per ASTM A-153 for exterior elements. Mechanical and plumbing specifications include Daikin heat pumps, Greenheck ventilation, Kohler fixtures, and comprehensive control sequences. Electrical drawings specify Wattstopper networked room controllers, Honeywell E3 Series Fire Alarm Control Panel relocation, and NEC compliance; copper conductors required for sizes under 100 amperes. Landscape scope includes ornamental plantings, Empire Zoysia sod, and automated irrigation with Rain Bird equipment across six zones.

Bidders must submit line-item costs for lump-sum project total, signage, HVAC units, and moveable partitions. The County intends direct purchase of certain items (HVAC, Fire Safety, IT, Security) to achieve tax savings; contractor receives and installs owner-supplied items. Okaloosa County maintains existing vendor contracts; substitutions require owner approval. Substantial completion is required within 120 days of Notice to Proceed; full completion within six months. Liquidated damages range from $904 to $10,224 daily depending on contract amount. Insurance requirements: Workers' Compensation (State Statutory limits), Commercial General Liability $1 million per occurrence, Business Auto Liability $1 million, Builder's Risk 100% of project value with 5% windstorm and $20,000 deductibles, and Pollution Liability $1 million per occurrence; certificates due ten days before work starts. Responses are binding for ninety days following opening. Bidders must provide SAM.gov Unique Entity Identifiers, CAGE codes, public entity crime certifications, and anti-human trafficking affidavits.