Tax Collector Interior Renovations and Restoration

Volusia County is soliciting bids for a comprehensive interior renovation and restoration project for the Tax Collector's office located at 123 W. Indiana Avenue in DeLand, Florida. The Invitation for Bid (IFB #25-B-127LL) seeks a single, responsive contractor to complete a full-scale interior renovation encompassing demolition, construction, and installation of new office infrastructure. The project involves approximately 6,766 square feet of renovation, including reconfiguring customer service areas, check-in spaces, offices, break rooms, and support infrastructure. Key deliverables include upgrading mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, installing new flooring, walls, ceilings, lighting, and custom millwork, and integrating new workstations and service counters. The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 26, 2025, at 2:00 pm, with bid responses due by July 24, 2025, at 3:01 pm. The total contract time is 150 days, with an estimated construction cost of $950,000. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including a completed W-9, experience list, local business certification, and comply with E-Verify requirements.

The procurement appears to have potential local business preference provisions, with contractors required to complete a Prime/Sub Contractor form detailing work percentages. Bidders must be Florida Licensed General or Building Contractors and provide a 5% bid bond. The project requires 100% payment and performance bonds, and contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage as detailed in the Basic Insurance Requirements document. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the county reserves the right to reject any or all bids and may waive informalities. The renovation will integrate new technology infrastructure, including telecommunications systems and updated electrical and communication networks, as specified in detailed design documents. The project will be funded through Volusia County appropriations, with potential tax savings implemented through the county's Consumer's Certificate of Exemption, which allows for direct material purchases without sales tax. Contractors will need to demonstrate expertise in multiple disciplines, including architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems.