Fort Myers Materials Lab Expansion REBID

The Fort Myers Materials Lab Expansion REBID is a Fixed Capital Outlay (FCO) construction project issued by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for a materials laboratory facility located at 4051 Florida DOT Way in Fort Myers. The procurement involves the design, engineering, and construction of a 2,080 square-foot pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) with comprehensive site improvements, including parking areas, a loading zone, and utility infrastructure. The project includes four optional bid packages covering interior partitions, electrical systems, plumbing, and interior finishes, with specific requirements such as hurricane code compliance, ADA accessibility, and adherence to Florida Building Code standards. Contractors must be licensed in Florida and provide a minimum one-year warranty on labor and materials. The project has a substantial completion timeline of 160 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with an additional 30 calendar days allocated for final completion. The bid due date is January 13, 2026, and bidders are required to submit comprehensive documentation including shop drawings, product data sheets, and detailed specifications for each selected option.

Contractor qualifications are stringent, with specific requirements based on contract value levels. For contracts exceeding $200,000, bidders must demonstrate liquid assets of at least one-twentieth of the base bid amount, maintain an active office within 300 road miles of the project site, and perform at least 15 percent of project management and construction work with their own employees. Bid guarantees and performance bonds are mandatory, with bids over $100,000 requiring a 5 percent bid guaranty and 100 percent performance and payment bonds from a Florida-authorized surety company. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, contractors must provide comprehensive financial statements, experience questionnaires, and proof of corporate charter registration. Liquidated damages are set at $1,216.00 per calendar day for failure to achieve substantial completion within the specified timeframe. Although a specific budget range is not detailed, the project involves significant infrastructure investment with multiple optional components, suggesting a substantial project value that likely exceeds $500,000.