New Public Works Fleet Facility

The City of Lake Worth Beach is requesting bids for the construction of a New Public Works Fleet Facility in Lake Worth Beach, Florida under IFB 26-114, with bids due September 24, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. and a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit on August 13, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified, responsive, and responsible bidder.

Minimum qualification requirements are substantial: bidders must hold a valid Florida Certified General Contractor's license and document experience on at least three comparable public-sector facility construction projects completed within the last 15 years, including at least two projects with final construction value of not less than $5,000,000 and at least one project with final construction value of not less than $7,500,000 or 75% of the bidder's submitted bid amount. These thresholds will exclude smaller or less-experienced contractors.

The project involves complete construction of a new fleet maintenance facility at 1749 3rd Avenue South. Contract time for substantial completion is 480 calendar days from commencement, with final completion required within 540 calendar days. Liquidated damages are assessed at $1,000 per day for delays beyond either deadline. The successful bidder must furnish a 100% Construction Performance Bond and a 100% Construction Payment Bond in accordance with Florida Statutes section 255.05. Bid security equal to 5% of the total bid price must accompany each bid in the form of a bid bond, cashier's check, certified check, or postal money order.

Progress payments will be made monthly based on the schedule of values, with 5% retainage withheld until 50% of the work is completed. Written questions are due August 19, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. through the online bidding system. The Notice of Award will be issued within 120 days of bid opening. Late bid submissions will be rejected.