Fire Department Kitchen Remodel

The City of South Daytona, Florida is soliciting bids for a Fire Department Kitchen Remodel project through an Invitation to Bid (ITB No. 25-ITB-002) to be submitted electronically via the city's e-Procurement Portal. The project requires comprehensive kitchen renovation for the fire department's living quarters, specifically involving the installation of new kitchen equipment and fixtures including a microwave above the stove, replacement of existing cabinets and countertops, installation of a deep single stainless steel sink, a five-burner stovetop oven, and commercial-grade refrigeration equipment (refrigerator and freezer). A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for January 6, 2025, at 10:00 am, with bids due by 12:00 pm on January 22, 2025. Bidders must be licensed to do business in Florida, possess a Florida contractor's license, and maintain general liability and workers' compensation insurance. The project requires vendors to provide three verifiable references from similar projects and is expected to be completed within 4 weeks of materials being received. Evaluation criteria will include compliance with specifications, pricing, contractor qualifications, and previous project experience.

The procurement appears to have several restrictions and requirements for potential bidders, including E-Verify compliance, drug-free workplace provisions, and adherence to public entity crime statutes. The contract may be subject to federal labor standards, including Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements, with performance and payment bonds potentially required for contracts exceeding $100,000. The project is funded through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, which introduces additional federal regulatory requirements such as build America buy America (BABA) Act compliance, environmental regulations, and non-discrimination statutes. Contractors must comply with minority and women-owned business enterprise (M/WBE) utilization goals and prioritize hiring local low-income residents and businesses. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the kitchen remodel and the detailed federal funding requirements suggest a project of significant scope and potential complexity. The city reserves the right to award the contract based on various evaluation factors and does not guarantee a specific contract volume, indicating they will order items on an as-needed basis.