Fire Station 18 Roof Repair

Sarasota County is seeking qualified contractors to perform roof repair services for Fire Station 18, located at 7232 Myakka Valley Trail in Sarasota, Florida. This Invitation for Quotes (IFQ) involves comprehensive roof restoration resulting from damage sustained during Hurricane Milton, with specific work requirements including removal of damaged roofing materials, replacement of metal support structures for the front awning, application of corrosion-resistant coatings, replacement of roofing underlayment and insulation, sealing of penetrations and joints, and mandatory leak testing upon completion. Contractors must be either a Sarasota County Registered Licensed Roofing Contractor or Florida Licensed Roofing Contractor with active licenses at bid opening, and must provide two verifiable commercial, industrial, or governmental references from the past seven years demonstrating experience with metal roof repair and related weatherproofing services. The project has a quote threshold not to exceed $150,000.00, with a potential contingency allowance of up to 10 percent for unforeseen circumstances, subject to written County project manager approval. The solicitation was posted on November 24, 2025, with proposals due by December 30, 2025, and award will be made to the responsive and responsible offeror submitting the lowest total bid price.

The contract is federally funded through disaster grants administered by FEMA and the Florida Division of Emergency Management, which precludes local and American business preference considerations. Contractors must comply with comprehensive federal regulations under 2 CFR Part 200, including maintaining records for five years post-project completion, obtaining necessary certifications regarding debarment status, and adhering to specific state of Florida requirements such as human trafficking attestations and foreign entity concern verifications. All work and materials will be warranted for one year or the manufacturer's standard warranty period, whichever is longer. Contractors must coordinate work to minimize interruption to daily station operations and maintain good housekeeping and safety practices. The County intends to issue a Purchase Order to the successful bidder, with grant terms outlined in the attachment superseding any standard contract terms. Potential bidders can access detailed solicitation documents through the County's electronic procurement portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/scgov, with the understanding that they may be subject to suspension or termination if found in violation of equal employment opportunity requirements or other contractual obligations.