Glades Road Library - Creation Station Renovation

The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners is requesting sealed quotes and bids on the Glades Road Library – Creation Station Renovation (Project 2023-036812), an annual contract for minor construction services with bids due August 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on August 4, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. at the project site (20701 95th Ave. South, Boca Raton, Florida).

A mandatory Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal of 25% is established; bidders unable to meet this requirement must submit a Good Faith Efforts waiver with supporting documentation by the bid due date. Contractors must be pre-qualified under the Annual Contract for Minor Construction Services, with qualification applications required at least 10 days before the bid due date.

The scope includes demolition and renovation of the existing research desk area into a Creation Station at Glades Road Library, with required repairs, finishes, and electrical, data, and lighting modifications. Work must be substantially completed within 120 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $120 per day for delay. Initial work must be performed after hours until demolition is complete, then during normal daytime hours. The contractor must contact the Project Manager, Rocky Roque (561-233-0191), within 72 hours of notice to proceed. All materials must meet or exceed the Florida Building Code and be approved by the Owner's Representative. The contractor warrants equipment, materials, and labor against defects for 12 months from substantial completion. Critical Facilities Background Checks are required for all badged employees before work commences.

Bid security of at least 5% of the bid price and a public construction bond of 100% of the contract amount are required if the bid amount is $200,000 or over. Bidders must submit completed OSBD Schedules 1 and 2 listing all proposed subcontractors and SBE participation percentages. The Architect/Engineer of Record is Colome & Associates, Inc. Addendum 1, issued August 21, 2026, clarifies conference room door specifications; acknowledgment of receipt is required. Documents are available through the County's Vendor Self-Service system (https://pbcvssp.pbc.gov/vssprd/Advantage4) or by contacting FDO-CID-Bids@pbc.gov or (561) 233-0261.