ITB 25-164 Construction of a New Animal Shelter Facility in Lecanto, Florida

Citrus County, Florida has issued Invitation to Bid (ITB 25-164) for the construction of a new Animal Shelter Facility located at 3150 W. Woodland Ridge Drive in Lecanto, Florida. The procurement seeks a Certified General Contractor to construct a one-story building encompassing approximately 25,500 to 33,400 square feet, including kennels, administrative offices, a veterinary clinic, and comprehensive site work. The project requires constructing utilities, drainage, grading, paving, sidewalks, landscaping, irrigation, fencing, and directional signage, with full compliance to Florida Building Code and ADA requirements. Bidders must demonstrate at least five years of commercial building construction experience and possess a valid Florida contractors license. Key procurement dates include a non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit scheduled for October 22, 2025, at 10:00 am, with bids due on December 10, 2025, at 2:00 pm, and a planned board approval and award date of January 6, 2026. Evaluation will focus on responsiveness, contractor qualifications, and lowest competitive bid.

The project does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. Bidders must be registered with the State of Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation and Sunbiz.org, and comply with E-Verify system requirements and equal employment opportunity standards. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, mandating $5,000,000 in Commercial General Liability, $5,000,000 in Automobile Liability, Workers Compensation insurance, and additional coverages like Cyber Insurance and Builders Risk/Installation Floater. The county has appropriated approximately $9,000,000 for this project, with potential variations based on funding availability. The contract includes alternate bid options such as adding specific room areas, installing aluminum covered walkway canopies, and applying resinous floor finishes. Liquidated damages are structured on a sliding scale ranging from $904 to $10,224 per calendar day of delay beyond the specified completion timeline, which is set at 480 days for substantial completion and 510 days for final completion from the Notice to Proceed.