Repairs & Improvements For CRA-Owned Historic Commercial Bldg-182 NW 5th Ave

The Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency is requesting bids for repairs and improvements to a historic commercial building at 182 NW 5th Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida under ITB CRA No. 2026-03, with bids due September 9, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EST via BidNet Direct and a voluntary pre-bid meeting and site visit on August 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST.

The scope encompasses interior and exterior repairs and restoration of the locally designated historic Muse House, including flooring substrate repair and new tile installation, wood floor restoration by sanding and buffing, installation and removal of walls, electrical outlet and switch modifications, HVAC system modifications with fresh air intake and exhaust fans, breakroom kitchen with cabinets and sink, ADA restroom restoration, exterior door removal and replacement, roof soffit repairs, and complete interior and exterior painting. All work must maintain the building's existing historic character with repairs performed in kind and original profiles, materials, and finishes replicated or matched as identified in the approved construction documents. The bidder must be a qualified certified general contractor.

Pricing is fixed and firm during performance with no price adjustments except for approved change orders. Progress payments are made for completed work verified and inspected by the CRA, with invoices submitted no later than thirty days after work completion and payment within twenty-five days of proper receipt (within twenty days for small businesses) under Florida Statutes Section 218.735. A bid bond equal to five percent of the proposed bid price is required at submission; performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the total contract price are required upon award. Insurance requirements include workers' compensation, employer's liability and comprehensive general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence ($2,000,000 aggregate), builders risk/installation floater, and automobile liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence. The CRA maintains tax exemption for tangible personal property and pays for city permits and inspections. A one-year warranty from substantial completion is required. Questions are due August 21, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EST.