Window Replacement At Fire Station #16

Seminole County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a qualified General or Building Contractor to perform window replacement at Fire Station #16, located at 930 Wekiva Springs Rd., Longwood, FL 32779. The project involves replacing existing windows and storefront doors with commercial-style, hurricane-rated, impact-resistant units manufactured by Eurocraft Industries. Specific requirements include bronze-colored aluminum frames, energy-efficient and tinted glass, compliance with Florida Building Code and High Velocity Hurricane Zone standards, and ADA-accessible thresholds. Contractors must remove existing windows and shutters, obtain necessary permits, perform installations, and ensure proper sealing and finishing. The solicitation (CC-5772-24/LTT) requires a mandatory pre-proposal meeting on March 7, 2024, at 10:00am, with questions due by March 15, 2024, at 5:00pm. Proposal submissions are due March 27, 2024, at 2:00pm, and will be opened via a Zoom meeting. Contractors must provide a two-year installation warranty and complete work during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm).

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) and includes specific requirements for contractor qualifications. Bidders must provide a 5% bid security and meet comprehensive insurance requirements, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, business auto policy, and umbrella liability coverage. Contractors are required to perform at least 15% of the total work within their own organization. The project has an engineer's estimated value of $85,000.00, with construction progress payments subject to a 5% retainage. Liquidated damages are set at $250 per day for project delays. Contractors must comply with various certifications, including public entity crimes, non-collusion, E-Verify, and drug-free workplace requirements. The project may involve FEMA funding, which introduces additional federal compliance requirements related to equal employment opportunity, labor standards, civil rights, and procurement regulations. Seminole County reserves the right to reject any and all bids, make multiple awards, or cancel the project entirely.