New Metal Roof for Fire Station 4 & 5

Indian River County, Florida is soliciting bids for a comprehensive metal roof replacement project for Fire Station 4 and Fire Station 5, located in Vero Beach and Winter Beach. The project requires complete removal and disposal of existing asphalt shingle roofing, replacement of damaged sheathing, installation of code-approved peel-and-stick underlayment, and installation of 1-inch standing seam metal roof panels with hidden stainless-steel fasteners. Bidders must possess a state-certified or state-registered roofing license from Florida and be registered with the Indian River County Building Division. Pre-bid site visits are scheduled for December 1st at 9 a.m., December 2nd at 1 p.m., and December 3rd at 9 a.m., with interested contractors required to coordinate through the Procurement office. Electronic bids must be submitted through the Bonfire platform by 2:00 p.m. on December 16, 2025, with a public bid opening in Room B1-303 at 1800 27th Street, Vero Beach, Florida.

The contract opportunity includes several specific requirements and restrictions for potential bidders. Contractors must provide a bid bond of 5 percent for bids exceeding $35,000 and a 100 percent Public Construction Bond for awards over $100,000. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability and commercial automobile liability insurance, each with a combined single limit of $1,000,000, with the County named as an additional insured. Bidders must comply with E-Verify requirements, register with the System for Award Management (SAM) if federally funded, and certify non-involvement with scrutinized companies lists. Additional mandatory certifications include drug-free workplace, anti-human trafficking, and compliance with lobbying regulations. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the project requires contractors to maintain full operational capabilities of the fire stations throughout construction, with no disruption to emergency vehicle access or traffic flow. The bid price must remain firm for sixty days following the bid opening, during which the Board of County Commissioners will consider award.