Fabrication of Aluminum Walkways

The St. Johns River Water Management District is seeking a contractor to fabricate three aluminum walkways for replacement of existing wooden structures at Lake Daugherty, The Savannah, and S-262. Specifically, the procurement requires fabrication of two 24-foot-long aluminum walkways and one 15-foot aluminum walkway, with completed walkways and H-piles to be delivered to the District's Palm Bay Service Center. The quote request (QR 40843) mandates that electronic responses must be submitted by 3:00 PM on January 16, 2025, through DemandStar or Central Bidding, with a contract completion date of April 30, 2025. Contractor qualifications include proof of ability to do business in Florida, documentation of at least two similar projects completed within the past three years, and a minimum of five years of experience on comparable projects. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest total cost that meets all specified requirements, with the understanding that installation of walkways and concrete footers are explicitly excluded from this procurement.

The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, mandating workers' compensation coverage, general liability insurance of $1M per occurrence with $2M aggregate, and automobile liability insurance with coverage limits of $100K/$300K/$100K. The District is tax-exempt and holds Tax ID No. 85-8012643710C-3, requiring respondents to provide detailed estimates of applicable taxes and fees. While no specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated, the procurement is for fabrication services with delivery of completed aluminum walkway components. The opportunity is geographically focused on Polk County, Florida, with delivery requirements centered in Palm Bay, and is open to qualified contractors capable of meeting the technical specifications and experience requirements outlined in the quote request documentation.