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This is a public tender notice from the State of Florida, Department of Military Affairs for a full facility sustainment project at the Cocoa Revamp location. The project involves maintenance, repairs, and lifecycle replacement for buildings, equipment, systems, utilities, and components of a 16,250 sq ft readiness center and supporting assets. Work may include general maintenance, repair activities to building envelopes, interior and exterior repairs, replacement of various systems (electrical, water, HVAC, fire alarm, communications), windows, fencing, lighting, anti-terrorism measures, drainage, and signage. The project must comply with Florida Building Code, State Fire Marshal, and local authority requirements. The construction contractor is obligated to obtain and pay for most building permits, with the exception of the State Fire Marshal permit which the owner will handle. Bidders must submit qualification data, experience questionnaires, and financial statements. A bid bond or certified check is required for bids exceeding $100,000. Performance and labor/material payment bonds are also required for contracts over $100,000. Contractor insurance is mandatory. All questions regarding the procurement must be submitted in writing via email by May 22, 2026. A non-mandatory site visit and pre-bid meeting will be held on May 13, 2026. Sealed bids will be received and publicly opened on June 10, 2026, at the Robert F. Ensslin National Guard Armory in St. Augustine, Florida. Contract award will be given to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The State of Florida requires contractors to implement a drug-free workplace program and utilize the e-verify system. Vendors must also submit a substitute W-9 form. Additional terms or conditions submitted by a respondent will not be considered.
The bid notice does not explicitly state a specific delivery deadline for the project. However, it mentions that the contractor must provide proof of insurance and bonds within 10 days of contract award, and no work may commence until all insurance is approved. The bid opening date is June 10, 2026.
The bid notice does not specify the payment terms for the contract.
The bid notice states that he bidder shall warrant that it has not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the respondent to solicit or secure the award for this project and that it has not paid or agreed to pay any person, company corporation, individual or firm other than a bona fide employee working solely for the respondent any fee, commission, percentage, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award. It also mentions that he bidder shall warrant that it presently has no interest and shall not acquire any interest which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of services required.
The bid notice states that contract award will be given to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
The bid notice requires bidders to submit qualification data, including their eligibility form, contractor's experience questionnaire, and financial statement with their bid. After bid opening, the low bidder must qualify, and the department reserves the right to perform an on-site review of the proposer's facilities and qualifications prior to contract award.
The bid notice does not explicitly detail penalties for non-compliance or contract breaches.
A non-mandatory site visit and pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time at 308 N. Fiske Blvd, Cocoa, FL 32922. While attendance is not mandatory, contractors are urged and expected to inspect the site.
The bid notice does not mention any requirement for sample submission.
The bid notice mentions that failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section **** 3, Florida Statutes, shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under chapter 120, Florida Statutes. However, a specific deadline for filing a protest is not provided within the text.
The estimated cost of construction for this project is $2,800,****.
