New Dundee Citrus Budwood Greenhouses General Contractor Services

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is seeking proposals from licensed General Contractors to provide design and construction services for Project 1095: New Dundee Citrus Budwood Greenhouses, located at 820 Lake Mabel Loop Road in Dundee, Florida. The project involves the construction of new citrus budwood greenhouses, and the selected contractor must have experience with commercial greenhouse construction, including knowledge of materials, techniques, safety protocols, and building systems. The contractor will be responsible for comprehensive oversight of the design and construction phases to ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, quality benchmarks, and safety protocols. Proposals are due by July 18, 2024, with a public opening on July 19, 2024. The solicitation includes one addendum to date, and the contract price may be modified only by Change Order, with the Contractor's Construction Fee and Overhead & Profit paid proportionally based on the Cost of the Project in place.

The contract opportunity is not limited to any specific set-aside designations or types of organizations, but subcontractors may be required to provide performance and payment bonds, meet financial and experience requirements, and adhere to other specific conditions outlined in the Request for Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). The project has an estimated budget of $1 million, and the selected firm will be responsible for entering into a completed contract with FDACS following the award.