Naples Depot Museum Hurricane Ian Repairs

Collier County is seeking a construction contractor for the Naples Depot Museum Hurricane Ian Repairs project through Bid No. 24-8243, a comprehensive restoration effort for a historically significant railroad depot located at 1051 5th Ave S, Naples, Florida. The project involves extensive repairs necessitated by Hurricane Ian, including restoration of interior and exterior building components, train cars, exhibit cases, and infrastructure systems. Contractors must demonstrate specialized qualifications, including a minimum of three completed historical building treatment projects and three museum exhibit case fabrication projects within the last ten years. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit are scheduled for September 5, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., with sealed bids due by October 7, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. local time. The project requires a turn-key construction approach, with work to be completed within 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, including 150 days for substantial completion and 30 days for final completion. Bidders must provide a 5% bid bond and will be subject to liquidated damages of $1,427 per calendar day for failing to achieve substantial completion within the specified timeframe.

The procurement includes federal provisions due to potential FEMA funding, which triggers specific compliance requirements for disadvantaged, minority, women-owned, and veteran-owned business participation. Contractors must be registered in the E-Verify system and comply with federal regulations regarding telecommunications equipment and domestic procurement preferences. The project has an anticipated budget of $1,189,330.63, with the county paying for applicable permits and fees internally. Successful bidders must provide performance and payment bonds for 100% of the contract award amount and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage. Work will be limited to hours between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with additional hours requiring museum staff approval. The project involves careful restoration of a National Register of Historic Places property, requiring all repairs to adhere to the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. Contractors must coordinate closely with the architectural firm PK Studios, Inc., and manage project documentation through Procore while maintaining minimal disruption to ongoing museum operations.