Emergency Operations Warehouse Addition

Indian River County Board of County Commissioners is soliciting sealed bids for construction of an Emergency Operations Warehouse Addition (Bid No. 2026009, Project No. IRC-2302A) with bids due May 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a pre-bid conference scheduled May 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Indian River County Administration Building, 1801 27th Street, Vero Beach, Florida.

Bidders must hold current Florida General Contractor registration and demonstrate five years of experience in similar projects and financial stability. Plans are restricted to potential prime bidders executing a non-disclosure agreement due no less than 14 days prior to bid opening.

The scope is a single-story, pre-manufactured steel structure with metal cladding, complete mechanical-electrical-plumbing services, a covered breezeway connecting to an existing structure, and non-sprinklered design. Substantial completion is required within 365 calendar days from Notice to Proceed; final completion within 395 calendar days. Liquidated damages are assessed at $1,685 per calendar day for delays beyond scheduled completion dates.

An electronic bid bond of 5% provided by Surety2000 is required for all bids exceeding $200,000. Successful bidders must furnish a 100% Public Construction Bond and certificates of liability insurance within a timeframe set by the County. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Bonfire platform. Permit, impact, and inspection fees payable to Indian River County will be paid by the County.

The County reserves the right to delay contract award for up to 90 days, waive informalities, and reject any or all bids. County staff, the Board of Commissioners, and other County officials are subject to a cone of silence preventing communication with bidders regarding the solicitation until board authorization of award.