NCCH Courtroom 2 Renovations & New Judges Chambers

Palm Beach County's Facilities Development & Operations Department, Capital Improvements Division, is soliciting sealed bids on renovation of Courtroom 2 and conversion of office space into new Judge's Chambers at the North County Courthouse (3188 PGA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida) under Project Number 2024-023694, with bids due October 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid conference on September 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The work must be performed under Palm Beach County's Annual Contract for Minor Construction Services, and a mandatory 25% Small Business Enterprise participation goal applies; bidders unable to meet this requirement must submit a good faith efforts waiver by the bid due date.

Scope includes renovation of Courtroom 2 to align with operational needs and conversion of existing office space into new Judge's Chambers, performed in accordance with architectural drawings and specifications provided as Exhibits 1 and 2. Work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturdays. All contractors must be pre-qualified under the Annual Contract for Minor Construction Services; qualification applications are due at least 10 days before the bid due date.

Substantial completion is required within 150 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $120 per day for delays. Bid security equal to at least 5% of the bid price is required for bids of $200,000 or more; successful bidders must furnish a public construction bond equal to 100% of the work order amount within 14 calendar days of award. Contractors must obtain all necessary permits, provide certificates of occupancy or completion from the building official, and maintain a 12-month warranty on all equipment, materials, and labor from substantial completion. Employees must obtain CJI Facilities Background Check clearance prior to commencing work.