Indian River County Fire/EMS Station #15

Indian River County, Florida is soliciting sealed bids for the construction of Fire/EMS Station #15, a 9,983 square foot facility located at 9010 87th Street in Vero Beach, with bids due July 7, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. and a pre-bid conference on June 9, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. The project is competitive; no set-asides apply, though preference in a tie is given to businesses with drug-free workplace programs under Florida Statute 287.087.

The scope encompasses construction of a single-story concrete block structure with standing seam metal roof, interior spaces for dormitory, office, facility and equipment storage, and a four-bay apparatus room. Civil site work includes concrete driveway and parking lot, drainage structures, stormwater detention basin, utility pipework for forcemains and watermains, and a lift station. Bidders must be registered Florida General Contractors with at least five years' experience in similar projects.

Bid submission is electronic through Bonfire (https://indianriver.bonfirehub.com). Bid security requires an electronic bid bond from Surety2000.com or certified/cashier's check at 5% of the total bid for bids exceeding $200,000. Substantial completion is 400 calendar days and final completion is 430 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages are $3,813 per calendar day for delays beyond completion deadlines. Upon award, the successful bidder must provide a 100% Public Construction Bond and insurance certificates within 15 days of Notice of Award.

The contract is unit-price based. Progress payments follow the Local Government Prompt Payment Act with 5% retainage until substantial completion. Permit, impact, and inspection fees payable to Indian River County are excluded from bidder pricing per Florida Statute 218.80. Bid prices must remain firm for 90 days following bid opening.

Bidders must sign and return a Non-Disclosure Agreement at least 14 days prior to bid deadline to access project plans. Mandatory compliance documents include Anti-Human Trafficking Affidavit (Florida Statute 787.06(13)), Trench Safety Sworn Statement (Florida Statute 553.60 et seq. and OSHA compliance), Foreign Entity Ownership Affidavit (Florida Statutes 287.138 and 692.201), Scrutinized Companies Certification (Florida Statute 215.473), Lobbying Certification (for bids exceeding $100,000 or FEMA-funded), and Qualifications Questionnaire with evidence of current Florida contractor license, active corporate status, and site inspection by a designated representative. Addendum 1 modifies the original contract documents and was posted May 31, 2026.