Floor Replacement (Brighton)

The Seminole Tribe of Florida's Housing Department is seeking qualified contractors to perform comprehensive floor replacement services at the Brighton Reservation through Invitation to Bid (ITB-LD 114-2025). The procurement covers a complete floor renovation project involving removal of existing tile floors, surface preparation, and installation of new vinyl/laminate flooring in most rooms and tile in bathrooms and laundry areas. Additional renovation elements include painting, trim work, and baseboard installation, with all work required to comply with the 2023 Florida Building Code. Contractor qualifications include holding a current certified license, demonstrating five years of similar service experience, and maintaining comprehensive insurance coverage. The project has a strict 45-calendar-day completion timeline, with work to commence within 30 calendar days of receiving the purchase order. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 25, 2025, at 11:30 AM ET, located at 16970 Rainbow Lane, Okeechobee, FL. Bid submissions are due by October 9, 2025, at 5:00 PM ET, with all questions and communications to be directed exclusively through BidNet Direct.

The solicitation provides a significant preference for Seminole Tribal Member and Seminole Tribe of Florida, Inc. (STOFI) owned businesses, allowing them to bid up to 4% higher than the lowest non-tribal bid for construction projects. While no specific state license is required by the Tribal Inspector's Department, prime contractors and subcontractors must provide evidence of licensure and maintain current liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage. The Tribe will prepare the project site by removing personal items before contractor arrival. The project utilizes a detailed Schedule of Values (SOV) that requires comprehensive line-item pricing across six primary categories, including general conditions, supervision, cabinetry, flooring, and finishing work. Though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the detailed SOV suggests contractors will need to provide precise, itemized pricing for each project component. Potential bidders should note that the Tribe emphasizes comprehensive documentation and precise cost accounting as critical elements of the bid evaluation process.