Emergency Operations Warehouse Addition

Indian River County, Florida is soliciting sealed bids for the construction of an Emergency Operations Warehouse Addition (Bid No. 2026009, Project No. IRC-2302A) to be located at 4225 43rd Avenue, Vero Beach, Florida. The project involves construction of a single-story pre-manufactured steel structure with metal cladding, complete mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) services, a covered breezeway connecting to an existing non-sprinklered warehouse facility, and associated site work including clearing and grubbing, excavation and embankment, erosion control, concrete pavement, utilities, and stormwater management. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through the Bonfire platform by 2:00 p.m. on May 22, 2026, with a Pre-Bid Conference scheduled for May 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The contract specifies 365 calendar days for substantial completion and 395 calendar days for final completion, with liquidated damages assessed at $1,685.00 per day for delays beyond the substantial completion date. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years' experience in similar projects, have successfully completed at least three comparable projects as prime contractor, maintain current Florida General Contractor registration, register with the Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify system, and comply with Florida's public entity crimes statute, anti-human trafficking requirements, and scrutinized companies certifications. The bid evaluation criteria require the lowest responsible, responsive bidder meeting all specifications and requirements to be selected for award.

There are no identified set-aside designations or restrictions limiting the types of organizations that may respond to this procurement based on disadvantaged enterprise status. Bidders must furnish electronic bid security in the amount of 5% through Surety2000 for bids exceeding $200,000, and successful bidders must provide a 100% Public Construction Bond within fifteen days of award. All bidders must complete and submit several compliance forms including a Disclosure of Relationships form addressing any familial or business connections with Indian River County Commissioners or County employees, a Non-Disclosure Agreement protecting confidential information classified under Florida Statutes, an Anti-Human Trafficking Affidavit, a Bid Compliance Certification, and a Qualifications Questionnaire with supporting documentation. The county will obtain major permits including utility construction, stormwater management, tree removal, land clearing, and water management district permits, while the contractor shall obtain all remaining required permits and comply with environmental regulations and erosion control requirements, including submission of an approved Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan before construction begins. Payment follows the Local Government Prompt Payment Act with 5% retainage until substantial completion, and final payment is due within thirty days of acceptance following submission of required documentation. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the procurement documents.