Snapper Creek Service Plaza Painting-Florida's Turnpike (SR821) MP 19

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), specifically Florida's Turnpike Enterprise, is soliciting bids for the Snapper Creek Service Plaza Painting project located on Florida's Turnpike (SR 821) at Milepost 19 in Miami-Dade County. The procurement is a lump sum contract for comprehensive exterior painting of the existing FHP Troop K and Ancillary Buildings, requiring contractors to provide all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals to complete the aesthetic improvements. The project has a defined contract term of 120 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with a mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for August 5, 2025, at 10:30 AM at the service plaza location. Bid submissions are due on August 19, 2025, at 2:30 PM, with a public bid opening immediately following at 3:00 PM at Florida's Turnpike Headquarters. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with evaluation criteria focused on comprehensive bid compliance, technical capabilities, and adherence to specified project requirements. Bidders must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace system and prepared to submit various certifications and documentation.

The procurement includes specific set-aside and participation requirements, including mandatory E-Verify compliance, minority business enterprise participation, and certifications regarding scrutinized companies. Bidders must provide a performance bond and demonstrate the ability to meet strict performance measures, with potential financial deductions for failure to complete work on time or maintain a clean project site. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the contract allows for potential renewals up to three additional years based on satisfactory performance and fund availability. The total payment will not exceed the maximum contract face value, with partial payments permitted based on satisfactory work completion. Specific financial details are not explicitly stated, but the project involves comprehensive exterior painting of service plaza facilities, suggesting a moderate-scale infrastructure improvement contract. Interested vendors must closely monitor the Florida Vendor Information Portal for any updates or changes to the solicitation and submit bids via email with the specific reference number DOT-ITB-26-8008-RM.