Leesburg Gas Department Building Improvement Project

The City of Leesburg, Florida is issuing Invitation for Bid 26-011-LK for a combined renovation and construction project at two municipal facilities located at 2110 Griffin Road and 2116 Griffin Road for the Gas and Electric Department. This procurement seeks a qualified general contractor to provide all necessary labor, equipment, tools, materials, supplies, and incidentals to execute building renovations, construction enhancements, and site improvements designed to expand operational capacity and modernize existing infrastructure, with a combined estimated construction timeline of up to nine months or 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. The scope includes construction of an approximately 10,800 square foot pole barn with a 3,000 square foot enclosed, conditioned warehouse at 2110 Griffin Road, classified as FBC Type II-B construction with S-2 occupancy, standing 20 feet 4 inches in height, and comprehensive renovation and upgrades to the main office building at 2116 Griffin Road. Qualified bidders must hold a current Florida Certified General Contractor (CGC) license, demonstrate at least five years in business, provide three relevant project references within the past five years, submit a complete subcontractor list with proof of required insurance, and furnish supervisory personnel and equipment lists. All work must comply with the 2023 Florida Building Code, 8th Edition, applicable NFPA standards, and comprehensive specifications provided in the attachment documents; the contractor must utilize web-based project management software (ProCore) with up to 20 user licenses and submit all documents electronically in PDF format. Critical deadlines include a non-mandatory pre-proposal and prebid meeting on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. and 10:00 A.M. respectively at the Venetian Center in Leesburg; bid specification questions must be submitted by Thursday, March 18, 2026, at 5:00 P.M.; all addenda will be issued by 4:30 P.M. on Monday, March 23, 2026; and bids are due by 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, via electronic submission through the City's OpenGov eProcurement portal, with bid tabulation available within two working days and an intent to award recommendation issued by Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

The procurement documents do not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular types of organizations or disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must submit a 5 percent bid bond or cashier's check with their proposal and provide a performance and payment bond equal to 100 percent of the total bid price upon award, along with certificates of insurance meeting specified minimum limits of $1,000,000 Commercial General Liability, $1,000,000 Business Automobile Liability, and workers' compensation insurance as required by state law. All bids must include E-Verify registration documentation, completed conflict of interest statements, non-collusion certifications, and debarment certifications. The contractor will be responsible for obtaining all necessary building permits and licenses, with City permit fees paid by the City; work must conform to manufacturers' instructions and specified quality standards with contractor responsibility for temporary facilities, utilities, security, barriers, and waste removal throughout project duration. Payment will be made at 95 percent of the invoiced amount upon certification of work performed, with final payment contingent upon satisfactory evidence that all labor, materials, and claims have been paid within 30 days in accordance with the Florida Prompt Payment Act. Liquidated damages will be assessed at $1,685 per day for delays beyond the substantial completion date; the specific contract award value is not disclosed in the available procurement documents.