Shade Structure Installation

Broward County Parks and Recreation Division is soliciting fixed-price bids for shade structure installation at Quiet Waters Park, with proposals due July 13, 2026. This solicitation is reserved for Small Business Enterprise (SBE) firms under Broward County Code Section 1-81.4, though both SBEs and non-SBEs may respond; SBEs receive award preference as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, followed by County Business Enterprise (CBE) firms if no qualified SBE responds.

Vendors must hold a Florida State license as Certified General Contractor, Certified Building Contractor, or Specialty Structure Contractor, or a Broward County license as General Building Contractor Class A or B, or Structural Aluminum Screen Enclosures Specialty Contractor. The scope includes all labor, equipment, services, and incidentals for installation of two structures: Structure #1 measuring 60 feet by 14 feet by 9 feet high, and Structure #2 measuring 30 feet by 24 feet by 9 feet high. SBE and CBE prime contractors must self-perform at least 85 percent of work or ensure cumulative SBE/CBE-certified subcontractor participation equals at least 85 percent. All vendor personnel accessing Quiet Waters Park must complete criminal background screening; the County may immediately terminate contracts without cure opportunity for violations of Parks and Recreation security requirements unless the violation was outside the contractor's reasonable control.

Vendors must provide Commercial General Liability and Workers' Compensation insurance with Broward County named as Additional Insured; insurers must carry A.M. Best ratings of A– or better and financial size category class VII or greater. A pass-through allowance of $6,675 for permit fees will be added to the bid and paid based on actual costs with documentation. Vendors must perform at least 80 percent of total contract price without subcontracting. Liquidated damages of $250 per calendar day apply for failure to achieve substantial completion within the specified timeframe. The County may order additional quantities up to 20 percent of originally specified quantities within one year of award at the same prices and terms. Vendors must submit electronically through BPRO (Broward Procurement and Records Operations) and possess a Broward County local business tax receipt to qualify for local-vendor preference under Broward County Code Section 1-74. Monthly Utilization Reports confirming SBE/CBE participation are required throughout contract performance.