Head Start Hattie Fields - Flooring Replacement

Palm Beach County Capital Improvements Division is requesting bids for flooring replacement at Head Start Hattie Fields facility in South Bay, Florida under IFQ/B 2023-044251, with bids due September 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid conference on August 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Contractors must be qualified under Palm Beach County's Annual Contract — Flooring and submit qualification applications at least 10 days before bid opening. The County's Small Business Development Program applies, requiring submission of OSBD Schedules 1 and 2 documenting all subcontractors and SBE participation.

The scope includes removal and disposal of existing flooring, substrate preparation, and installation of Marmoleum Composite Tile, Vinyl Composition Tile, and vinyl cove base in designated areas per manufacturer specifications. Deliverables include thresholds, transition strips, and 10% attic stock of each material type. All work must be performed Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with the contractor responsible for site coordination, furniture moving, daily cleanup, and facility restoration.

Work must be substantially completed within 120 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $120 per day for delays. A 12-month warranty covering equipment, materials, and labor defects is required from substantial completion. Bid security equal to 5% of the bid price is required for bids of $200,000 or more. Upon award, the successful bidder must furnish a Public Construction Bond equal to 100% of the work order amount within 14 calendar days of notification. The contract incorporates Palm Beach County's Annual Contract — Flooring and relevant work-order terms. Contractors must comply with the County's Commercial Nondiscrimination Policy, execute a Human Trafficking Affidavit, and provide appropriate insurance certificates. The Living Wage Ordinance does not apply.