Historic Restoration General Contractor Services

The Tallahassee Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is soliciting proposals for RFP-076-25-CC to secure a Historic Restoration General Contractor for comprehensive renovation of the historic Robinson's Grocery Store located at 2021 Holton Street in Tallahassee, Florida. The project requires an experienced general contractor to perform extensive interior and exterior restoration services, including selective demolition, masonry repairs, structural framing, roof system reconstruction, door and window restoration, floodproofing, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing upgrades. Contractors must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience in historic restoration, hold valid Florida General Contractor licenses, and comply with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. Key procurement dates include a mandatory virtual pre-proposal meeting on August 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM ET, written questions due September 1, 2025, and proposal submissions due September 18, 2025 at 2:30 PM. Evaluation criteria will include contractor experience, MWBE participation, references, and compliance with historic preservation guidelines, with scoring occurring during a meeting scheduled for October 3, 2025.

The procurement includes specific Minority/Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation goals, requiring 6% certified MBE firms and 5% certified WBE firms. Respondents must complete detailed MWBE participation forms, documenting subcontractor relationships and potential mentor-protege arrangements. The project is funded through a $250,000 Special Category Grant from the State of Florida Division of Historical Resources, which requires a 100% match from the grantee, with at least 25% in cash contributions. The total budgeted amount for the project is $430,000, with payments structured on milestone-based schedules ranging from 5% to 20% of the total project cost. Contractors must provide a 100% performance and payment bond and will be required to complete all work by mid-December 2025 to comply with grant requirements. The contract term is one year with no renewal options, and all firms must be certified by the Office of Economic Vitality MWSBE Division or the Florida Department of Management Services Office of Supplier Development.