This is a public tender from Polk County, Florida, for the restoration and painting of the livestock barn at the ag center. Bids must be received by April 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit are scheduled for April 2, 2026. Vendors must register to receive bid documents and addenda. Questions regarding the bid must be submitted in writing via email or fax by April 7, 2026. Bids can be submitted in sealed parcels or electronically. Vendors must possess a Polk County local business tax receipt. The successful bidder must provide proof of insurance and comply with all safety regulations, including OSHA standards. Vendors must have been in business for at least two years and provide three client references for similar projects. The work must be completed within 45 calendar days of receiving a notice to proceed.
The bid notice states that sealed bids must be received prior to Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 2:00 p. m.
The bid notice states that invoices will be processed for payment when approved by the appropriate divisions project manager or designee.
The bid notice states that unless otherwise specified, the bidder agrees that the services furnished under this bid shall be covered by the most favorable commercial warranty the bidder gives to any customer for comparable services, and that the rights and remedies provided herein are in addition to and do not limit any rights afforded to the county by any other provision of this bid.
The bid notice states that award will be based on low bidder meeting specifications and qualifications.
The bid notice states that vendors must have been in business under the same FEIN number for the past two years and provide three references from clients for similar size and scope services within the past five years.
The bid notice states that services not delivered as per delivery date in bid and purchase order may result in bidder being found in default, in which event any and all reprocurement costs may be charged against the defaulting vendor.
The bid notice states that a mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for 9 a. m. on Thursday, April 2, 2026, in the Polk County Ag Center, with a mandatory site visit to follow.
The bid notice states that samples of items, when called for, must be furnished free of expense and may, upon request, be returned at the bidders expense.
The bid notice states that any bidder desiring to file a bid protest, with respect to a recommended award of any bid, shall do so by filing a written protest. The written protest must be in the possession of the procurement division within three 3 working days of the notice of recommended award mailing date.