Kitchen Remodel, FS 52

The City of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, located in Volusia County, is requesting proposals from licensed and qualified contractors registered with the State of Florida for a comprehensive turn-key kitchen remodel project at Fire Station 52 (RFP 08-26-FD, FS 52). The scope of work encompasses design and documentation, complete demolition of existing kitchen components, installation of commercial-grade appliances including a double-oven stove with six burners, hood system with fire suppression, four refrigerators, two built-in microwaves, commercial sink, and dishwasher, structural modifications to accommodate a central island layout with four roll-up equipment/storage doors, stainless steel lower cabinets and countertops, new tile flooring, comprehensive electrical and plumbing upgrades meeting commercial codes, natural gas line installation, and LED lighting throughout. Successful contractors must provide all necessary permits, labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and coordination to complete the project within the specified timeframe. The Request for Proposals was released on February 4, 2026, with a mandatory pre-proposal meeting scheduled for February 13, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at Fire Station 52; written questions are due by February 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.; and electronic proposals must be submitted by March 6, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The proposal opening occurs on March 9, 2026, with an evaluation meeting on March 16, 2026, and City Commission recommendation for award on April 14, 2026. Evaluation criteria include project approach and timeline (40 points), experience and qualifications (35 points), fee proposal (20 points), and references (5 points), for a maximum of 100 points. Contractors must submit a proposal bond of at least 10 percent of the bid amount, maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation, commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability of $1,000,000, and professional liability of $1,000,000, and provide a minimum of three written references from projects of equal or greater value completed within the past five years.

This procurement is not subject to set-aside designations specific to disadvantaged enterprises; however, contractors must comply with all federal and state requirements including non-discrimination provisions outlined in the State of Florida Executive Order, E-Verify employment eligibility verification, immigration reform and control requirements under Florida statutes, and human trafficking compliance. The contract includes federal provisions applicable based on monetary thresholds, including Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements and Copeland Anti-Kickback Act compliance for construction contracts over $2,000, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act compliance for contracts exceeding $100,000 involving mechanics or laborers, and Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act standards for contracts over $150,000. Contractors must be registered with the Florida Department of State, demonstrate financial stability, and comply with public records requirements under Florida Statutes Chapter 119, including maintaining all records necessary to perform contracted services and providing copies or inspection within a reasonable timeframe. The contract term is 60 consecutive calendar days for substantial completion, with an additional 30 calendar days permitted to achieve final completion, with no price increases permitted during the contract duration and liquidated damages set at $150 per consecutive calendar day for failure to meet the completion deadline. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documents; however, the contract price will be determined upon execution based on the awarded bid proposal and negotiated agreed-upon price.