Resurfacing Project- Jervey Gantt Pool Deck

The City of Ocala, Florida, issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) #REC/260033 for a pool deck resurfacing project at the Jervey Gantt Aquatic Center located at 2390 SE 36th Avenue, Ocala, Florida 34471. This procurement is a re-issue solicitation seeking qualified Florida Certified Pool/Spa Contractors to furnish and install all labor, materials, equipment, tools, supervision, and incidentals necessary to complete specialized pool deck resurfacing services. The scope of work encompasses approximately 17,649 square feet of resurfacing across the pool deck, breezeway, and restroom floors using a commercial-grade reinforced PVC membrane decking system, poured-in-place rubber safety surfacing system, or approved equivalent, along with replacement of three sections of existing channel drain grate covers. Qualified contractors must hold a valid Florida State Certified Commercial/Spa Contractor license and demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience in commercial pool deck resurfacing projects of similar scope and complexity, supported by references from three completed projects within the past five years. The contractor must execute a minimum of 50 percent of the work using their own forces, with any subcontracted services requiring prior City approval, and must provide a minimum five-year, non-prorated warranty on both materials and labor effective from substantial completion. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for January 20, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST at the facility, though physical attendance is not mandatory; the bid due date is February 6, 2026. Award will be made to the lowest responsive bidder meeting all requirements on a lump sum basis, with construction requiring substantial completion within 30 calendar days of receiving the Notice to Proceed and final completion within an additional 7 calendar days, with liquidated damages assessed at $100 per calendar day for delays.

The solicitation does not identify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting eligible respondents to disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are noted in the available documentation. Bid security of 5 percent of the total bid amount is required, and contractors must provide proof of Commercial General Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, Commercial Automotive Liability of $1,000,000 combined, and Workers' Compensation per Florida statutory requirements. The contractor is responsible for obtaining all City of Ocala Building Permits at no additional cost to the City, and mobilization must occur within 10 calendar days of receiving the Notice to Proceed with a maximum material lead time of 4 weeks. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available bid documents; however, prospective bidders should reference the price proposal form (Exhibit B) and utilize the as-built drawings (Exhibit C) and Google Maps estimates (Exhibit D) totaling 17,649 square feet of resurfacing area to develop accurate lump sum proposals.