SouthShore Library and Restroom Renovations - Rebid

Hillsborough County's Capital Programs Department is seeking competitive sealed bids for a comprehensive three-phased interior renovation of the SouthShore Library located in Ruskin, Florida. The project involves renovating the existing 37,238 square foot library facility, which includes extensive work on library spaces, restrooms, and associated systems. Specific renovation elements include selective demolition, installation of new partitions, interior storefront assemblies, finishes, shelving remediation, and upgrades to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. The project requires contractors to box, move, and temporarily store approximately 15,000 children's collection items and 30,000 adult collection items during construction phases. Bidders must submit questions and requests for interpretation no later than 14 calendar days after solicitation issuance, with a non-mandatory virtual pre-bid conference scheduled for November 5, 2025, and a non-mandatory site visit on November 7, 2025. The bid is due on December 2, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. Eastern Time, with contractors required to be properly licensed to perform business and construction in Hillsborough County and Florida.

The solicitation includes a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal of 11% for subcontractors, emphasizing opportunities for local and small business involvement in the project. Contractors must comply with E-Verify requirements and may be eligible for construction apprenticeship program incentives. The total estimated project value is $2,332,846.00, with an additional allowance of $7,000 for permits and $200,000 for additional work. Bidders are required to provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the total awarded contract amount, and must demonstrate successfully completed projects of equal or greater scope under their current firm and license. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, Workers' Compensation, and other specialized coverage types. The project includes provisions for builders risk insurance coverage for 100% of the building value, which is listed at $6,704,629, and requires detailed documentation and electronic submission of all project-related materials.