Roof Replacement (South Region HQ) for Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission

The Florida Department of Management Services is procuring roof replacement services for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's South Region Headquarters located at 8535 Northlake Boulevard, West Palm Beach, Florida, through a competitive sealed bid process. The scope of work encompasses complete roof replacement across three buildings (Buildings A, B, and C), including removal of existing roof materials, installation of 24-gauge Berridge Double Lock Zee Lock metal roof panels with mechanical seaming over plywood decking, soffit replacement with a $5,000 allowance per building, installation of 0.50-inch aluminum gutters, downspout extensions to grade with splash blocks, sheet metal flashing and trim, joint sealants, painting, lightning protection systems with UL Master Label certification, and plywood deck replacement up to 5,000 square feet per building. The project requires a forty-year manufacturer warranty and five-year roofer warranty, with the contractor responsible for obtaining roofing permits and coordinating all electrical and lightning protection subcontractors. Sealed bids must be submitted by Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. to Procurement Officer Savannah Dunn, with public bid opening scheduled for Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. Only qualified, licensed general contractors or roofing contractors prequalified with DMS are eligible to bid; contractors must hold appropriate Florida Statutes licenses and cannot appear on the convicted vendor list or State of Florida's discriminatory vendor list. A bid bond equal to five percent of the bid amount is required for bids exceeding $100,000, with performance and labor/material payment bonds of 100 percent required upon contract award. The estimated construction cost is $800,000, with substantial completion required within 60 days per building for a total of 180 days, plus 30 additional days for final completion (210 calendar days total from Notice to Proceed), subject to liquidated damages of $150 per calendar day for delays beyond the substantial completion date.

No set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or women-owned businesses are identified in the contract documents, and the procurement does not restrict responses to any specific classifications of organizations beyond the standard licensing and prequalification requirements. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The project is funded through state appropriations with no existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements noted beyond compliance with the Florida Building Code, National Electric Code, and applicable local codes and regulations. All work must meet the technical specifications outlined in the comprehensive project manual, permit set documents, and Addendum Number One, with the Architect (Williamson Design Associates) administering the contract on behalf of DMS. The Notice of Award Recommendation will be posted on the DMS Vendor Information Portal within 72 business hours after bid opening, and the contract will be awarded to the qualified, responsive low bidder in accordance with Florida Administrative Rule 60D-5, provided no protest is filed. The estimated project budget of $800,000 represents the anticipated award value, with final payment contingent upon satisfactory completion and submission of all required closeout documentation including warranties, operating manuals, as-built drawings, and lien waivers.