South County Fleet Renovation

Sarasota County is requesting bids on renovation and improvement of the South County Fleet maintenance and support facilities under IFB #262899MKM, with bids due November 11, 2026 through the OpenGov Procurement platform. Substantial completion is required within 180 calendar days from issuance of the Project Purchase Order and Notice to Proceed. Local and American business preferences do not apply due to grant funding requirements.

The scope encompasses interior office renovations, commercial garage space improvements with new HVAC installation, and commercial siding replacement using an Optiliner wall system or equivalent. To qualify as a responsible bidder, contractors must be licensed Florida General Contractors with active licenses at bid opening and must demonstrate relevant experience: at least two interior office renovation projects of 2,500 square feet or more; two commercial garage renovation projects with new HVAC of 2,500 square feet or more; and two commercial siding replacement projects of two or more stories and 2,500 square feet or more. At least one referenced project across these three categories must have had a construction cost of at least $750,000. All project references must have been completed within the last seven years. Bidders must submit Contractor Qualification Forms and complete the required vendor questionnaire forms and pricing table in OpenGov; failure to do so renders the bid non-responsive.

For bids of $200,000 or more, a performance and payment bond equal to 100% of the contract amount is required, with the surety company licensed in Florida and holding an A.M. Best rating of A- (Excellent) or better. A letter of bondability demonstrating bonding capacity of at least $1,000,000 must be submitted. Liquidated damages are $500 per calendar day for delays beyond substantial completion and $125 per day for delays beyond final acceptance. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest total bid price, provided the bid is reasonable and in the County's best interest. The successful bidder must execute the contract and furnish required bonds and insurance within ten days of the Notice of Recommended Award or risk default and forfeiture of the bid bond. A pre-bid meeting and/or site visit will be scheduled as indicated in the solicitation timeline posted in OpenGov.