Facilities & Parks New Supply Warehouse Building

The Board of County Commissioners of Okaloosa County, Florida is requesting bids on construction of a new metal warehouse facility for the Facilities & Parks Maintenance Department under ITB FM 04-27, with proposals due October 28, 2026 and a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting on October 15, 2026. The project is fully federally grant-funded and requires compliance with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements and E-Verify employment eligibility verification.

The facility is a 9,000 square-foot metal warehouse comprising 2,000 square feet of shop space, 5,000 square feet of warehouse space, and 2,000 square feet of office space, located at 5489 Old Bethel Road in Crestview, Florida. The building design complies with the 2023 Florida Building Code and incorporates 160 mph ultimate wind speed design and 145 mph missile impact-rated doors and windows. The scope encompasses site preparation, metal building construction with standing seam roof and brick veneer/aluminum metal wall panels, complete MEP systems installation including Daikin HVAC equipment, structured telecommunications cabling (Category 6A), IP security camera system with network video recording, seven secured doors with card-reader access control, epoxy flooring in warehouse and shop areas, and final completion within 12 months from notice to proceed.

Bidders must submit lump-sum pricing for four line items: building construction, HVAC equipment and installation, electrical equipment and installation, and plumbing equipment and installation. Bid security of 5% of the maximum bid price is required within five business days of bid opening; performance bonding equal to the contract price is required upon award. Bids remain firm for 90 calendar days following opening.

Respondents must provide Florida state contractor licensure under Chapter 489, Certificate of Good Standing from the Florida Department of State, SAM.gov registration, proof of insurance, and certifications regarding drug-free workplace and debarment status. Questions are due October 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM. The County reserves the right to reject all bids and award to the responsive and responsible vendor submitting the lowest responsive bid or the bid deemed most advantageous to County interests.