Round Island Shelters Columns Replacement

Indian River County is requesting bids on structural column replacement at Round Island Park in Vero Beach, Florida under ITB Bid #2027006, with bids due September 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Bidders must hold a valid certificate of competency as a certified or registered building contractor or general contractor issued by Indian River County Building Department at the time of bid opening — the central eligibility filter.

The scope includes demolition and replacement of thirty deteriorated poured-concrete structural columns (six per pavilion across five existing picnic shelters) located at 2200 S. Highway A1A, Vero Beach, Florida 32963. All work must comply with approved construction plans, issued permits, Florida Building Code requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The contractor must provide all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, temporary supports, disposal, testing, protection, and incidental services.

Bid security of 5 percent of the bid total is required for bids exceeding $200,000, submitted through the Bonfire platform. The bid must remain firm for sixty days following opening. If awarded, the contractor must furnish a 100 percent Public Construction Bond, worker's compensation insurance, commercial general liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and commercial automobile liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit.

Bidders must comply with Florida and federal requirements including E-Verify registration, non-collusion certification, conflict-of-interest disclosure, and verification that they are not listed on any debarment or scrutinized-companies lists (including Boycott of Israel, Sudan activities, Iran petroleum sector, and Cuba or Syria business operations lists for contracts valued at one million dollars or more). Contractors must submit a qualifications questionnaire, occupational license or business tax receipt, proof of current liability insurance, W-9 form, anti-human trafficking affidavit, drug-free workplace certification, and disclosure of any relationships with Indian River County Commissioners or employees. Addendum 1 was posted August 20, 2026 and must be acknowledged in the bid.

Bid submissions received to date range from $74,879.20 to $148,005.00, with six contractors bidding. No pre-bid meeting is scheduled. The bid opening location is Indian River County Procurement Division, Room B1-303, 1800 27th Street, Vero Beach, Florida 32960.