Pettis Park Pavilion

The City of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, located in Volusia County, is soliciting electronic sealed bids for the Pettis Park Pavilion project, seeking a licensed Florida State Contractor to procure and install a 16'x24' pre-engineered pavilion at 800 Mary Avenue. The project involves comprehensive site work including demolition of an existing pavilion, constructing a new concrete slab and sidewalks, and completing electrical installations for lighting. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation through the City's eProcurement Portal, with bids due by 5:00 pm on August 25, 2025, and a virtual bid opening scheduled for August 26, 2025. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is set for August 4, 2025, at 10:00 am, and the deadline for submitting questions is August 13, 2025. The City will evaluate proposals based on the most advantageous offer, considering specific evaluation factors outlined in the bid documents, with a potential recommendation to the City Commission anticipated for September 23, 2025.

The project is a federally assisted contract with multiple set-aside and compliance requirements targeting disadvantaged businesses and workforce development. Contractors must meet Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) reporting requirements, comply with Section 3 provisions directing employment opportunities to low-income persons, and adhere to Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act regulations mandating the use of domestically produced materials. Specific compliance includes workforce tracking with targets of 25% Section 3 workers and 5% Targeted Section 3 workers, detailed documentation of business ownership, and maintenance of comprehensive records. While no specific contract value is explicitly stated, the project involves significant infrastructure development with federal funding oversight. Contractors must provide a 5% bid bond, demonstrate experience in municipal projects, and submit various certifications including trench safety documentation, drug-free workplace certification, and compliance with public entity crime regulations. The project emphasizes economic opportunities for low-income individuals and businesses while maintaining strict federal contracting standards.