Roof Replacement (South Region HQ) for the Florida and Wildlife Conservation Commission

The Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) is seeking sealed bids for a roof replacement project at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's South Region Headquarters located in West Palm Beach, Florida. The project, designated as DMS Project #FWC-02425150, involves comprehensive roof replacement across three buildings (A, B, and C), with a total of approximately 14,000 square feet of roofing to be removed and replaced. Specific requirements include installing standing-seam metal roof panels (Berridge ZeeLock Double Lock), metal flashing, trim, joint sealants, and associated lightning protection systems. Mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET, with sealed bids due on November 26, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET. Bidders must be prequalified through the Division of Real Estate Development and Management at least five calendar days prior to bid opening, provide a bid bond equal to five percent of the bid amount for base bids over $100,000, and demonstrate current Florida contractor licensure. The project has a substantial completion timeline of 60 days per building (total 180 days), with an additional 30 days for final completion, and liquidated damages of $150 per calendar day for delays beyond the substantial completion date.

The contract opportunity appears to be open to all qualified general or roofing contractors licensed in Florida, with no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned. Bidders must comply with state prequalification requirements governed by Florida Statutes Chapters 399, 455, 489, and 633, and are prohibited from being on the convicted vendor or discriminatory vendor lists. The estimated construction cost is $800,000.00, with performance and labor/material payment bonds required at 100 percent of the contract sum upon award. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including worker's compensation and general liability with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and establish a local office within 300 road miles of the project site. Additional requirements include maintaining a full-time on-site project superintendent, securing all necessary permits at the contractor's expense, and providing 24/7 site security. All contract documents, including drawings and specifications, are available from Williamson Design Associates, and the Notice of Award Recommendation will be posted on the DMS Vendor Bid System within 72 business hours after bid opening.