JOE budd classroom, rifle range, & 5-stand in gadsden county

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive bids for the construction of a classroom, .22 rifle range, and 5-stand facility at the Joe Budd Youth Conservation Center in Gadsden County, Florida. The project scope includes all work in accordance with the contract documents and Chapter 255 of the Florida Statutes. Bids are due on April 14, 2023 by 3:00 PM ET, with a public bid opening on the same day. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit will be held on March 27, 2023. The anticipated award date is April 21, 2023. The project is estimated at $1.1 million and the successful bidder will be expected to commence work within 10 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed and complete the project by the specified Substantial Completion and Final Completion dates, subject to liquidated damages for delays.

The contract opportunity is open to all eligible vendors, with no set-asides or incumbent information provided. Bidders must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) system and with SunBiz prior to the bid opening. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest valid bid. Protests must be filed with the FWC Purchasing Office within the time prescribed in Section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes.