FSP Secure Cell Housing Window Replacement

The state and local contract opportunity is a procurement for the Florida Department of Corrections, specifically for window replacement at Florida State Prison located in Raiford, Florida. Allstate Construction, Inc., functioning as the Construction Manager (license CGC1518758), is seeking pre-qualified subcontractors to complete work on detention windows, categorized under specification 08A. The project requires sealed bid proposals from eligible contractors, with submissions due by 2:00 pm EST on February 13, 2025, to be delivered to Allstate Construction's Tallahassee office. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for January 30, 2025, at 10:00am EST at the prison location (23916 NW 83rd Avenue, Raiford), with the critical requirement that all attendees must successfully complete background checks before participation. Interested subcontractors must obtain bid proposal documents directly from Allstate Construction by contacting Dlarson@allstateconstruction.com or calling 904-388-9845. The construction manager reserves the right to waive irregularities and reject any or all bid proposals.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly outlined in the contract documentation, the opportunity appears to be open to pre-qualified subcontractors with appropriate credentials for detention facility construction work. Background checks represent a significant qualification barrier, suggesting stringent security requirements for potential bidders. The procurement is specifically located within Leon County, Florida, with the project site in Raiford. No specific budget range or award value is directly stated in the available documentation. The contract appears focused on a specialized window replacement project for secure cell housing, which implies potential complexity and the need for vendors with specific expertise in correctional facility infrastructure modifications. Potential bidders should anticipate rigorous vetting processes and the necessity of demonstrating specialized construction capabilities relevant to high-security correctional environments.