Pal Bay Fleet Roof Replacement

The St. Johns River Water Management District is seeking a qualified roofing contractor to perform a comprehensive roof replacement at the Palm Bay Service Center Fleet building located at 529 Community College Parkway in Palm Bay, Florida. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) #40777-2nd Call for a project involving the complete removal and replacement of a 20,000 square foot Galvalume roof, which is approximately 25 years old. Specific project deliverables include removing seven existing exhaust fans, replacing the current lightning protection system, and installing four new industrial high-volume low-speed (HVLS) fans. Bidders must possess a Florida Certified Roofing Contractor License and a Florida Certified Electrical Contractor's License, with a minimum of three years of experience in commercial roof replacement projects and successful completion of three projects valued at least $200,000 in the past three years. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for March 20, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the District Palm Bay Service Center, and attendance is required to be eligible to submit a bid. The bid opening is set for April 8, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., with a project completion deadline of September 30, 2025.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders are required to submit a bid bond for 5% of the total bid cost and must provide performance and payment bonds. The District will retain 5% of each invoice as retainage, which will be released upon successful project completion. The estimated project budget is $325,000, with funding contingent on the District's annual appropriations. The contract includes provisions for potential adjustments based on funding availability. Bidders should be prepared to integrate new roofing materials with existing building infrastructure, including matching current roof features and ensuring a structurally sound and watertight final product. The project is located in Brevard County, Florida, and encompasses approximately six months of work from contract award to completion.