Fire Training Center - Shower & Restroom Building Addition

Seminole County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a qualified Certified General Contractor to construct a new multiuse shower and restroom building addition at the Seminole County Fire Training Facility located at 201 Valentine Way in Longwood, Florida. The project requires the contractor to build a complete enclosed commercial structure with specific focus on high-volume/large restroom facilities, adhering to 2020 7th edition building code requirements. Bidders must demonstrate experience by submitting documentation of five similar projects completed within the past three years, specifically in new building construction of commercial enclosed structures. The bid documents are available on the Seminole County website through the ProcureNow portal, with a mandatory pre-proposal meeting scheduled for June 16, 2023, at 9:00 am at the Fire Training Center. The bid submission deadline is July 26, 2023, at 2:00 pm, with an engineer's estimated project cost of $225,000. Evaluation criteria include contractor qualifications, project experience, and compliance with technical specifications outlined in the comprehensive project manual and contract plans.

The procurement opportunity encourages Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) to participate in the bidding process. Contractors must provide a bid security of 5% of their total bid amount, which can be submitted as a certified or cashier's check or bid bond. The contract requires the selected contractor to perform at least 15% of the total work within their own organization, with liquidated damages set at $250 per day for project delays. All construction progress payments will be subject to a 5% retainage, and contractors must comply with various requirements including workers' compensation, commercial general liability insurance, Public Entity Crimes Form, Drug-Free Workplace Form, and E-Verify compliance. The project involves constructing a facility with multiple shower rooms, mechanical spaces, and associated infrastructure, with specific technical requirements for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems. Bidders are explicitly cautioned not to contact any Seminole County staff or officials other than the specified contact person during the procurement process.