South Bay Railroad Cottage Renovations

Palm Beach County's Capital Improvements Division is issuing an Invitation for Quote/Bid (IFQ/B) under its Annual Contract for Minor Construction Services for the South Bay Railroad Cottage Renovations project located at 100 Levee Road, South Bay, Florida. The scope of work encompasses comprehensive renovations including replacement of exterior siding and trim, asphalt shingle roofing with flashings, impact-rated windows, front and rear steps and railings, porch assemblies, an ADA-compliant ramp, interior renovations, new water supply and sanitary sewer connections, HVAC DX split system replacement, electrical panel replacement, and new fire alarm, intrusion alarm, and telecom installations. Sealed quotes and bids must be submitted by June 4, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. to the Palm Beach County Facilities Development and Operations Department, Capital Improvements Division at 2633 Vista Parkway, West Palm Beach, Florida. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 15, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the project site. Contractors must submit Qualification Applications at least ten days before the quote/bid due date and must achieve substantial completion within 270 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages assessed at $120 per day for delays. Required warranties include a 30-year manufacturer's warranty on roofing materials, a two-year installer's warranty on roofing system components, a 5-year termite treatment warranty, and a 12-month warranty on all equipment, materials, and labor for other work performed.

Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation is mandatory under this procurement, with bidders required to achieve a minimum of 25% SBE participation in subcontracting and affirmative procurement initiatives. Bidders unable to meet the 25% SBE goal must submit waiver requests with documented evidence of good faith efforts to secure SBE participation. Bid security is required for bids of $200,000 or more at five percent of the bid price in the form of a cashier's check, certified check, money order, or bid bond. A public construction bond equal to 100% of the work order is required prior to contract execution if the bid exceeds $200,000 or cumulative open work orders reach that threshold. Song & Associates, Inc. serves as the Architect/Engineer of Record for this project. The specific budget or award value for this contract opportunity is not explicitly stated in the procurement documents, though the bonding requirements suggest the anticipated project cost may exceed $200,000. Interested contractors can obtain the complete IFQ/B package, qualification application forms, and additional information through the County's online Vendor Self-Service system or by contacting the Facilities Development and Operations Department at FDO-CID-Bids@pbc.gov or (561) 233-0261, with confidential building plans and drawings available only through direct contact with the county.