Discovery Science Center Fire Sprinkler System Build and Design

The City of Ocala is requesting bids on design and build services for a new automatic fire sprinkler system at the Discovery Science Center under ITB FAC/260716, with bids due July 14, 2026. Attendance at a mandatory pre-bid meeting held May 22, 2026 was required; only vendors who attended are eligible to submit bids.

The scope is turnkey design, engineering, permitting and approvals, materials procurement, installation, acceptance testing, and commissioning of a wet-pipe fire sprinkler system fully code-compliant with the International Building Code, International Fire Code, and applicable NFPA standards. The system must integrate with the building's existing fire alarm system and include complete project documentation and personnel training. The initial contract term is 28 calendar days with a maximum acceptable lead time of two weeks on materials. Weekly progress reports must be submitted to the City Project Manager prior to payment authorization.

Bidders must be licensed fire sprinkler contractors in Florida with a minimum of ten years of experience in commercial fire sprinkler design and build services and must provide evidence of three previously completed similar installations. The awardee must perform a minimum of 30% of work with its own forces; subcontractor services require advance approval from the City Project Manager. Insurance requirements are Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate, Commercial Automotive Liability of $1,000,000 combined, and Workers' Compensation per Florida statutory requirements. A three-year material and labor warranty against operational failure is required from the date of project completion.

Bids are on a lump-sum basis including all direct and indirect costs. The facility is located at 1805 NE 30th Avenue, Building 200, Ocala, Florida 34470. Project invoices and inquiries should be directed to Gary Crews, Project Manager, at Facilities@ocalafl.gov.