Police Department Tile Roof Replacement

The City of Sebastian, Florida, through Invitation to Bid (ITB) 26-03, is soliciting competitive bids for a comprehensive Police Department Tile Roof Replacement project located at 1201 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958. The procurement involves complete removal and replacement of the existing clay barrel tile roof across approximately 11,150 square feet, including waterproofing repairs for four identified Roof Top Units (RTUs) on the low-sloped roof sections. Qualified contractors must provide all necessary labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and supervision to install a new clay barrel tile roof system meeting 2023 Florida Building Code requirements and achieving wind speed ratings of Vult = 176 mph. The project mandates a specific tile color blend of 60% clay, 20% red, and 20% brown, with foam-adhered installation techniques. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on October 28, 2025, with bid submissions due by November 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM local time. Bidders must possess a current Florida license as a Roofing Contractor, General Contractor, or Building Contractor, demonstrate three years of roofing or general construction experience, and submit a 5% bid security. The contract requires substantial completion within 120 calendar days and final completion within 150 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.

Contractor participation is open to firms registered with the State of Florida, maintaining the same Federal Employer Identification Number for the past three years. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The bid tabulation revealed thirteen initial bidders, with nine considered responsive, and Frazier Contracting LLC emerged as the lowest bidder at $128,078.16 for base work without alternates. The project includes a bid alternate for a second layer of underlayment, with total bid prices ranging from $128,078.16 to $770,284.37. Insurance requirements include $1,000,000 Commercial General Liability per occurrence, $2,000,000 general aggregate, Business Automobile coverage of $1,000,000, and Workers' Compensation at statutory rates. The City offers a local vendor preference for businesses maintaining a valid business tax receipt and physical address within Sebastian or Indian River County. Liquidated damages are set at $500 per calendar day for project delays, and the contractor must provide a one-year workmanship warranty plus standard manufacturer product warranties.