Jacksonville Lab Porter Annex HVAC Controls and Renovations

The Florida Department of Health - Design and Construction Section (DCS) is soliciting competitive, sealed bids for a mechanical contracting project at the Jacksonville Lab Porter Annex Building located at 1217 N Pearl St, Jacksonville, FL. The project, identified as DOH #12416006, focuses on HVAC controls and interior renovations requiring a qualified mechanical contractor licensed to work in Duval County. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 8th, 2025, from 1-3 PM, with attendance required for prime bidders, and only firms on the pre-bid meeting attendance list will be permitted to submit bids. Sealed bids will be publicly received and opened on Thursday, July 31st at 2:00 PM local time. Bidders must submit a current Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) biennial prequalification letter and provide a 5% bid bond with the understanding that performance and labor/material payment bonds will be required upon contract award.

Participation is restricted to mechanical contractors who can demonstrate specific licensing and prequalification requirements. Bidders must comply with public entity crime information regulations and cannot appear on the convicted vendor list or discriminatory vendor list. While specific budget ranges were not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the project involves comprehensive HVAC and interior renovation work suggesting a substantial infrastructure investment. Potential bidders will need to follow specific protest and bonding procedures outlined in Florida Statutes, with contract award recommendations to be posted electronically on the DMS Vendor Information Portal. The procurement process emphasizes strict compliance with state regulations and requires comprehensive documentation demonstrating technical capability, financial stability, and adherence to local government contracting standards.