Franklin T. DeGroodt Library Roof Replacement Rebid

Brevard County Purchasing Services is soliciting bids for the Franklin T. DeGroodt Memorial Library Roof Replacement project located at 6475 Minton Road, SE, Palm Bay, FL 32908. The procurement involves a comprehensive roof replacement requiring a Certified Building Contractor or Certified General Contractor license, with the scope encompassing full removal and replacement of the existing standing seam metal roof, associated fascia, drip edge, flashings, gutters, and downspouts. The project requires installation of high-temperature underlayment, stainless-steel fasteners, and clips, along with removal and replacement of deteriorated wood components, an exhaust fan, and complete lightning protection system recertification. Bidders must submit sealed proposals by January 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to Brevard County Purchasing Services, with a pre-bid meeting and site walk-through scheduled for December 15, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. The contractor must achieve Substantial Completion within 120 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed and Final Completion within an additional 30 calendar days. Evaluation will consider factors such as licensing, insurance requirements, warranty provisions, and compliance with various state and federal regulations.

The solicitation does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Four bidders have submitted proposals: Apex Roofing USA, LLC from Oakland, FL; Atlantic Roofing II of Vero Beach; Florida Retrofits, Inc. from Palm Bay; and LaPorta Contracting, LLC from Ft. Lauderdale. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the project requires a bid bond of five percent of the proposed bid amount, and contracts exceeding $200,000 will necessitate a public construction bond equal to 100 percent of the contract price. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in general and auto liability, workers' compensation, and a Builders Risk Insurance Policy matching the project value. The project mandates E-Verify registration, compliance with the Build America, Buy America Act, and adherence to Florida Statutes regarding scrutinized companies and unauthorized alien workers. Liquidated damages are set at $500 per calendar day for failure to meet Substantial Completion schedules, and the contractor must provide a five-year warranty on labor workmanship and a manufacturer's 20-year finish warranty.