Ocean Center Parking Garage Elevator Modernization

Volusia County is requesting bids for the modernization of five elevators at the Ocean Center parking garage and pedestrian bridge at 701 Earl Street, Daytona Beach, Florida under IFB #26-B-123JS, with proposals due September 10, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 20, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the project site. Local preference provisions apply: a 3% discount to vendors with documented permanent locations in Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, or Volusia County for at least six months prior to solicitation closing, or a 2% preference if 51% or greater of subcontracted work is performed by qualifying local businesses (not to exceed 5% total combined).

The scope requires furnishing all labor and materials to modernize the five elevators to meet current code requirements. The awardee must provide preventative maintenance, service, testing, and part replacement during a 12-month warranty period following final acceptance. Work must be coordinated with the Ocean Center's event calendar for 2026–2027 in consultation with the County's Project Manager and Ocean Center staff. Substantial completion is required in 330 days; final completion in 365 days.

The estimated construction cost is $1.5 million. Payment and Performance Bonds are required per Florida Statutes Section 255.05. All contractors and subcontractors must maintain valid state, county, and local licenses, comply with E-Verify requirements and prevailing wage standards, and adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws. The County is exempt from federal excise taxes and Florida sales taxes.

The County will award the contract to the single lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Questions are due August 27, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Bid prices must remain firm for 120 days following bid opening. The County reserves the right to reject any or all responses, to waive minor irregularities, and to delete from scope any items with aggregate bid prices not exceeding 25% of the total project price.