First Coast High School Pool

The City of Jacksonville, Florida Public Works Department is requesting bids for construction of a swimming pool facility at First Coast High School under Bid 18216-26, with bids due October 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and a pre-bid conference scheduled for October 6, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. A Jacksonville Small and Emerging Businesses (JSEBs) participation goal of 20 percent applies. For capital improvement procurements of $7,000,000 or more awarded to non-local businesses, a local participation requirement of at least 40 percent applies (or as low as 20 percent at the Chief of Procurement's discretion); bidders must provide proof of applicable local business licenses.

The scope is furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment and performing all operations necessary for construction of the pool in accordance with contract drawings and specifications at 590 Duval Station Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32218. Suppliers must be properly licensed and qualified to perform public pool construction or renovation work. Construction must be completed within 300 calendar days.

Bid bonds equal to 5 percent of the bid amount are required, along with performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract amount. Bidders must submit pricing through the City's 1Cloud e-procurement system and include all applicable sales taxes and use taxes; the City is exempt from Florida Sales Tax and Manufacturer's Federal Excise Tax. Bids must remain in effect for 120 calendar days after opening. Questions are due October 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The contract is structured as a one-time purchase agreement commencing upon execution and continuing until completion and acceptance. No federal funding applies.