Re-Bid #3 Frenchtown Cultural Center & Museum (507 W Brevard St)

The City of Tallahassee is seeking qualified developers and licensed contractors to renovate the Frenchtown Cultural Center and Museum located at 507 West Brevard Street in Leon County, Florida. This Re-Bid #3 solicitation is an Invitation for Bid (IFB 013-26-KM) for professional construction services to transform the historic Ashmore's Store building into a cultural center and museum. The renovation project involves comprehensive building improvements, including roof replacement, exterior window and door installations, new infill storefront, and partial interior renovations to an approximately 3,000 square foot structure. Mandatory pre-bid meetings are scheduled for October 29, 2025, with two session times (10:00 am and 2:00 pm), and potential bidders must submit questions by November 7, 2025, with answers provided by November 12, 2025. The final bid submission deadline is November 18, 2025, with an anticipated contract award in November 2025 and project completion expected within nine months of contract execution.

The City has established a 10% Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation goal, requiring contractors to either meet this target or demonstrate substantial good faith efforts to engage certified minority and women-owned businesses. Potential bidders must comply with various federal provisions, including equal employment opportunity standards, Davis-Bacon Act requirements, and E-Verify employment verification. Contractors are required to provide a bid guarantee of 5% of the total bid price and submit performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract value. The project also mandates specific vendor compliance requirements, including a drug-free workplace certification, conflict of interest disclosures, and attestations regarding human trafficking prevention. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive bid documents and performance bond requirements suggest a significant project investment. Funding is subject to annual appropriation, and the City reserves the right to decline the lowest bid if a contractor has a history of poor performance.