Monroe Hall Renovations

The City of Sanford, Florida is issuing Invitation for Bid (IFB) 25/26-10 for comprehensive Monroe Hall Renovations, with sealed bids due by 2:00 PM Local Time on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The procurement encompasses extensive renovation services including roofing replacement, acoustic ceiling replacement in offices, repairs to damaged tongue-and-groove ceilings, drywall repairs, complete flooring system replacement with subfloor and floor joist work as necessary, replacement of interior bifold and swing doors, and replacement of exterior French doors and one swing entry door. Bidders must submit lump sum pricing with detailed cost breakdowns organized by roofing, carpentry, drywall and ceiling work, flooring system replacement, painting and finishes, and mobilization costs. The successful contractor must commence work within ten days of the Notice to Proceed and achieve substantial completion within 120 calendar days, with final completion no later than 30 days thereafter. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site walk-through are scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM at City Hall, with the facility tour at Monroe Hall (400 E. 1st St., Sanford, FL 32771). Written questions must be submitted by Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM Local Time. Qualified bidders must be currently licensed to do business in Florida, demonstrate a minimum of three consecutive years of verifiable experience servicing commercial accounts of similar size and scope, and currently serve a minimum of three commercial accounts. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$1,000,000 aggregate), Workers' Compensation at statutory limits, and Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), with the City named as Additional Insured. A bid bond equal to five percent of the total bid price and a Performance and Payment Bond equal to one hundred percent of the contract amount are required within ten calendar days of award.

No specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or other protected classifications are identified in the solicitation documents. The contract will be awarded as a one-time purchase with the opportunity for one additional one-year renewal period, not to exceed one year total. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the available documentation. The project is anticipated to be funded through City of Sanford appropriations, with no federal or state funding sources identified. No specific budget range or award value is stated in the procurement documents; rather, the City reserves the right to award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and may reject any or all bids without cause. The advertising for this opportunity was published in the Orlando Sentinel on March 31, 2026, through a legal advertising insertion totaling $173.15 in publication costs.