FDC-CM20007 Lake CI Modernization Project

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ITB-15842
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Florida
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Opportunity details come from vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com. Updated .

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The Florida Department of Corrections is procuring construction services for the FDC-CM20007 Lake CI Modernization Project located at Lake Correctional Institution in Clermont, Florida through Ajax Building Company LLC serving as construction manager. This comprehensive construction project encompasses multiple specialized trade packages organized into five bid groups, including survey and testing laboratory services, cast-in-place concrete, masonry, metals fabrication, doors and hardware, detention equipment and furnishings, exterior security fencing, roofing, metal panels, glass and glazing, drywall, fire protection systems, plumbing, HVAC, communications infrastructure, security electronics, final cleaning, wood and composite work, and additional trades. Interested subcontractors must participate in pre-bid meetings scheduled for May 20, 2026 via Microsoft Teams at staggered times (10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM EST) for Bid Groups #2, #3, and #4 respectively, with site visits to be arranged during these conferences. Bid openings will occur sequentially at Ajax's offices located at 19225 US Highway 27, Clermont, Florida on June 3, 4, and 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT for Groups #2, #3, and #4 respectively. The overall bid submission deadline is October 30, 2026, and all bidders must submit their qualifications and bids in accordance with the established timeline and specifications for their respective bid groups.

No specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendor information has been disclosed in the available procurement documentation. The estimated overall construction budget for this modernization project is $130,000,000, representing a substantial capital improvement initiative for the state correctional facility. While specific evaluation criteria details are not fully enumerated in the provided materials, standard construction procurement evaluation practices would likely apply, including contractor qualifications, experience with correctional facility construction, pricing competitiveness, and technical capability to execute specialized trades. Bidders should note that Bid Group #5, designated for warehouse work, has scheduling details marked as "To Be Determined" and will require separate coordination. Organizations responding to this opportunity should ensure they possess appropriate licensure, bonding capacity, and relevant experience in correctional institution construction and specialized trades to successfully compete for the available contract packages.

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ADVERTISEMENT TO BID FOR CONSTRUCTION
AJAX BUILDING COMPANY LLC, AS CM FOR
STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT REQUESTING QUALIFICATIONS TO BID
FROM INTERESTED SUBCONTRACTORS


Friday, May 1, 2026


PREQUALIFICATION AND BID PACKAGES ARE REQUESTED FROM INTERESTED SUBCONTRACTORS BY AJAX BUILDING COMPANY LLC ON BEHALF OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS.


AJAX PROJECT NUMBER: 50000392


PROJECT NAME: FDC-CM20007 Lake CI Modernization Project


PROJECT LOCATION: Lake CI, 19225 US 27, Clermont, FL 34715


PRE-BID MEETING: held via Video Call (TEAMS) on the dates and times noted below. Invitations provided to all interested bidders


Bid Group #2 = May 20, 2026 (Wednesday), at 10am EST
Bid Group #3 = May 20, 2026 (Wednesday), at 1pm EST
Bid Group #4 = May 20, 2026 (Wednesday), at 3pm EST
Bid Group #5 = Warehouse. TBD (To Be Determined)


SITE VISIT: To be scheduled & discussed during pre-bid conference.


BID OPENING:


Bid Group #2 = To be held at 2:00pm EDT on June 03, 2026 (Wednesday), at Ajax's Offices (19225 US Highway 27, Clermont, Florida 34715)
Bid Group #3 = To be held at 2:00pm EDT on June 04, 2026 (Thursday), at Ajax's Offices (19225 US Highway 27, Clermont, Florida 34715)
Bid Group #4 = To be held at 2:00pm EDT on June 05, 2026 (Friday), at Ajax's Offices (19225 US Highway 27, Clermont, Florida 34715)
Bid Group #5 = TBD (To Be Determined)


ESTIMATED OVERALL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET: $130,000,000.00


BID PACKAGES/SCOPES OF WORK:


Bid Group #2 = 01.01- Survey; 01.02- Testing Laboratories Services; 03.01- CIP Concrete; 04.01- Masonry; 05.01- Metals; 08.01- Non-Security Doors, Frames & Hardware; 11.11- Detention Equipment & Furnishings; 32.02- Ext. Improvements (Security Fence).
Bid Group #3 = 07.02- Roofing; 07.04- Metal Panels; 08.03- Non-Security Glass & Glazing; 09.01- Drywall; 21.01- Fire Protection; 22.01- Plumbing; 23.01- HVAC; 27.01- Communications; 28.01- Security Electronic.
Bid Group #4 = 01.77- Final Cleaning; 06.01- Wood, Plastics and Composites; 07.01- Waterproofing; 07.03- Applied Fireproofing; 08.02- Overhead Door; 09.03- Non-Security Acoustical Ceilings & Wall Panels; 09.04- Wood Flooring; 09.05- Carpet & Resilient Flooring; 09.05- Painting; 09.07- Resinous Flooring; 09.08- Access Flooring; 10.01- Miscellaneous Equipment (Specialties); 11.03- Appliances; 12.01- Window Treatments.
Bid Group #5 = Warehouse.


Refer to the AJAX website (below) for further details.


Bidding documents are only made available to pre-qualified subcontractors. Pre-qualification forms and instructions are available on Ajax's website.

(https://www.ajaxbuilding.com/subcontractors/).


Bid awards will be made in accordance with Section 255.29, Florida Statutes, and AS DETAILED IN THE SPECIFIC BID PACKAGE.


Please visit AJAX's website for additional Bid Package specific information:


Subcontractor Bidding Opportunities - Lake CI Mental Health Unit ( https://www.ajaxbuilding.com/bidding-opportunities

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