District 1 HQ HVAC improvements

The Florida Department of Transportation, District One is requesting sealed bids for HVAC improvements at District One Headquarters in Bartow under contract F1A11, with bids due November 24, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Attendance at a mandatory pre-bid meeting on October 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the project site is required; bidders who fail to attend and sign in will be rendered ineligible, and bidding documents will be distributed only to attendees.

The scope encompasses heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system upgrades at 801 North Broadway Avenue, Bartow, Florida 33830. The project budget is $2.5 million across three financial project numbers (449988-1-52-03, 449988-2-52-01, and 449988-3-72-01). Contract time for substantial completion is 335 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with an additional 30 calendar days for final completion. Liquidated damages are assessed at $2,106 per calendar day for delays beyond substantial completion.

Since the bid amount exceeds $100,000, bidders must submit a 5% bid guaranty as a certified check or surety bond; the awarded contractor must provide 100% Performance Bonds and Labor and Material Payment Bonds. Prequalification requires a current Florida state contractor license and corporate charter (if applicable) with the bid. Bidders must complete an Experience Questionnaire and Financial Statement demonstrating liquid assets of at least one-twentieth of the base bid amount and establishing or maintaining an active office within 300 road miles of the project. Contractors must utilize E-Verify for all new employees and subcontractors. Insurance requirements include Workers Compensation, Comprehensive General Liability with $300,000 per-occurrence limits, Comprehensive Automobile Liability at $100,000, Builder's Risk on all-risks completed-valued basis, and Owner's and Contractor's Protective Liability coverage. All work is guaranteed against defects for one year from final completion.

Technical questions are due October 27, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Bids will be opened publicly at 10:00 a.m. on November 24 at the Bartow facility. The bid tabulation and award recommendation will be posted December 8, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. on the FDOT website and MyFloridaMarketPlace. Submit bids electronically to D1.Purch@dot.state.fl.us. The project manager is Raigan Watkins.