Marion CHD Restrooms & Exterior Renovations

The Florida Department of Health - Design and Construction Section is requesting sealed bids from a qualified general contractor for restrooms and exterior renovations at the Marion County Health Department facility in Ocala, with bids due July 2, 2026, and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on June 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST at the project location (1801 SE 32nd Ave, Ocala, Florida 34471).

Only firms attending the mandatory pre-bid meeting will have their bids accepted. Bidders must hold current Florida Department of Management Services biennial prequalification and submit proof either when requesting bid documents or no later than five calendar days before the bid opening. Individuals or entities on the convicted vendor list or discriminatory vendor list are ineligible. All contractors must utilize the E-Verify system to confirm employment eligibility of workers during contract performance.

The scope encompasses labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and permits necessary to complete restrooms and exterior renovations as detailed in the construction documents. Bid document sets in electronic PDF format are available from Bwas Design at 1201 6th Ave W, Suite 100, Bradenton, FL 34205, by calling (662) 415-2933 or emailing shannon@bwas.design. Pre-bid site reviews require prior approval; contact Sheila Storlie at Sheila.storlie@flhealth.gov or (352) 644-2737 to arrange.

Bidders must submit a certified check, cashier's check, treasurer's check, bank draft, or bid bond equal to not less than 5% of the total bid amount payable to the owner. Performance bonds and labor and material payment bonds are required per Section 60D-5.004(2)(b)1c, F.A.C. The low bidder must qualify in accordance with Section 60D-5.004(2)b, F.A.C. Sealed bids will be opened publicly at 2:00 p.m. EST on July 2, 2026, at the project location. Direct questions to Ken Tilbury at Kenyon.tilbury@flhealth.gov or (850) 558-9744. Submit bids to Sheila Storlie at the project address. The Notice of Award Recommendation will be posted electronically on the DMS Vendor Information Portal at http://vbs.dms.state.fl.us/vbs/vbs.