Fire Station 23 Drainage Improvements

Seminole County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a qualified General Contractor to complete drainage improvements for Fire Station 23, located at 4810 Howell Branch Rd. in Winter Park, Florida. The project, identified as contract number CC-5794-27/LTT, involves comprehensive site drainage enhancements based on design plans prepared by KMA Design Group, LLC. Contractors must obtain all necessary permits, comply with Florida Building Code requirements, and ensure continuous safe access for the Seminole County Fire Department during construction. The project scope includes installation of a trench drain (Bid Alternative #1), site grading, and drainage structure improvements with detailed engineering specifications for managing water flow and site conditions. A non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for March 14, 2024, at 2:00 pm at the fire station site, with bid questions due by March 19, 2024, and final bid submissions required electronically via the county's website by March 27, 2024, at 2:00 pm. Bidders must perform at least 15% of the total work within their own organization and will be subject to liquidated damages of $250 per day for project delays.

Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) are explicitly encouraged to participate in the bidding process. The procurement documents indicate no specific incumbent vendor and do not disclose a precise project value, listing it as "NO VALUE" in the original solicitation. Contractors must meet comprehensive insurance requirements, including mandatory coverage for Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Business Auto Policy, and Umbrella Liability, each with specific minimum coverage limits. Additional compliance requirements include certifications for public entity crimes, drug-free workplace, and non-segregated facilities declarations. All construction progress payments will be subject to a 5% retainage, and the project may involve potential FEMA funding requirements, as evidenced by the attached FEMA Requirements document. Prospective bidders are strictly cautioned against contacting any Seminole County staff or officials other than the specified contact person, and must submit all documentation through the official ProcureNow portal.