ESS Renovations

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF), through its Suncoast Economic Self Sufficiency (ESS) program and General Services (GS) division, is seeking to renovate its headquarters building in Tampa, Florida. The renovation project aims to accommodate the new Hope Florida program staff and improve client service space, including providing a dedicated area for private conversations with customers and improving the flow from the lobby. The project involves selective demolition, new construction, and modifications to the building's mechanical, electrical, communications, and fire protection systems. A mandatory in-person pre-bid conference is scheduled for June 2, 2022, and bids are due by June 23, 2022. The Department intends to award the contract to the responsible and responsive bidder with the lowest bid price, with the anticipated contract start date of June 27, 2022 and a completion date of September 15, 2022. The project will be funded through state Fixed Capital Outlay (FCO) appropriations.

The solicitation encourages participation by certified Woman-Owned, Veteran-Owned, and Minority-Owned Small Businesses. The Department reserves the right to waive minor irregularities, reject all bids, or award multiple contracts if deemed in the best interest of the state. The contract opportunity was originally posted on May 23, 2022, but a Notice of Cancellation was issued on June 10, 2022, indicating the Department has determined it is in the best interests of the state to cancel this solicitation. No additional details were provided on the reasons for the cancellation or any potential reissuing of the opportunity.