TM Goodwin Viewing Tower Repairs Project

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is conducting a competitive procurement for the TM Goodwin Viewing Tower Repairs Project, a construction solicitation located in Brevard County, Florida. The project involves removing and replacing damaged viewing tower components in accordance with specific construction plans, specifications, and permit requirements. Bidders must be licensed General Contractors or Building Contractors certified in Florida and registered in both the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) system and SunBiz prior to bid opening. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit is scheduled for December 17, 2025, at 1:00 PM ET, with attendance required for bid responsiveness. Written questions must be submitted by December 30, 2025, at 5:00 PM ET, with anticipated responses by January 7, 2026. Sealed bids are due January 16, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET, with a public bid opening the same day and an anticipated contract award date of January 23, 2026. Bidders must submit a bid guarantee of five percent of the bid amount and provide evidence of Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds equal to 100% of the contract value.

The procurement encourages diversity and requests that subcontracting opportunities reflect participation of minority, women, and veteran-owned business enterprises. Bidders may contact the Office of Supplier Development for information on certified business enterprises for subcontracting opportunities. The project is funded by state funds designated for Federal Match purposes under the Build America, Buy America (BABA) provision, which mandates that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials be produced in the United States. The estimated project budget is $100,000, with contractors required to maintain liquid assets of no less than five percent of the Base Bid amount. For contracts exceeding $500,000, contractors must demonstrate successful completion of at least two similar projects within the last three years. Liquidated damages are set at $150 per calendar day for delays beyond the Substantial Completion Date. The work must commence within ten calendar days after the Notice to Proceed and achieve Substantial Completion within ninety calendar days, with Final Completion required fifteen calendar days thereafter.