Mandel Recreation Center Fitness Room Flooring Project

The Town of Palm Beach, Florida is requesting competitive bids for construction services related to the Mandel Recreation Center Fitness Room Flooring Project, located at 340 Seaview Avenue, Palm Beach, Florida. The procurement encompasses removal of existing glued-down rubber flooring, subfloor and surface preparation, and installation of new 10mm rolled rubber flooring in multiple colors. The contractor must supply all labor, tools, equipment, and supervision for complete turnkey installation, including safe removal and offsite disposal of existing flooring and debris, concrete substrate preparation and repair as needed, installation using manufacturer-approved adhesives suitable for high-impact fitness environments, and installation of transition strips, reducers, edging, and baseboards. The specified material requirements include 10mm rolled rubber flooring that is 100% formaldehyde-free, low TVOC, scratch-resistant, and UL-certified for low chemical emissions, delivered in original manufacturer packaging. All work must be scheduled to commence and be completed between August 1-10, 2026. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST at the Mandel Recreation Center, with attendance strongly encouraged. Bids must be submitted online through Euna Procurement (Bonfire) by June 9, 2026, and quoted prices must remain valid for ninety days from the bid closing date. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder whose bid meets all stated requirements and criteria. Minimum qualifications require proposers to demonstrate at least three years of experience with municipal or commercial contracts and submit documentation of a minimum of three similar previous projects; proposers must also provide a minimum of five current professional references from work completed within the last three years.

The procurement does not specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions on organizational types that can respond. All bidders must comply with Florida employment verification requirements through the E-Verify System, certify foreign entity and human trafficking compliance, maintain drug-free workplace policies, and provide proof of scrutinized company certification. Contractors and subcontractors must furnish comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 per occurrence general liability with the Town endorsed as additional insured, $1,000,000 business auto liability, statutory workers' compensation coverage, and employers' liability coverage. Liquidated damages will be assessed at daily rates according to the Florida Department of Transportation schedule based on contract amount, with damages calculated on a calendar day basis for any failure to complete work within the stipulated August 1-10 completion window. The Town reserves the right to award on an all-or-none basis or line-by-line basis, and the procurement does not identify any incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure requiring integration. No specific budget or award value range is disclosed in the procurement documents; however, the contract is classified as a minor construction project requiring standard insurance coverage and compliance with Town terms and conditions applicable to construction services.