North Florida Evaluation and Treatment Center Elevator Modernization

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is seeking a qualified vendor to modernize two hydraulic elevators at the North Florida Evaluation and Treatment Center (NFETC) located in Gainesville, Florida. The project involves a complete modernization of the elevators, including updating the control systems, mechanical components, and operational features. The selected vendor will be responsible for obtaining all necessary permits, providing performance and payment bonds, and completing the work within a 120-calendar day period for substantial completion and an additional 15 calendar days for final completion. A mandatory in-person pre-bid conference is scheduled for March 1, 2023, and responses are due by March 30, 2023. The contract will be awarded based on the lowest overall bid for the base work and any accepted alternates.

The solicitation encourages participation from woman-, veteran-, and minority-owned small businesses. While details on set-aside designations or restrictions are not provided, the Department has posted a Notice of Intent to Reject All Responses for this solicitation and plans to re-advertise the project. No information is available on incumbent vendors or the anticipated award value, as the Department has decided to cancel the current procurement and start a new one.