This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) from the Suwannee River Water Management District for continuing construction services for small-scale projects. Qualified general and/or building contractors are sought to establish a pool for future project-specific solicitations. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for April 30, 2026. Proposals are due electronically via Demandstar by May 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Questions are due by May 8, 2026, via email to ***@***. *. * contractors must be bonded, licensed, and insured, and demonstrate commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and environmental stewardship. ADA compliance and accessibility of electronic documents are required. Protests of the solicitation process must be filed within 72 hours of posting the RFQ, with a formal protest within 10 days. Protests of the intent to award must also follow specific timelines. The district encourages participation by minority business enterprises and veterans. Insurance requirements include workers' compensation, motor vehicular liability, and general liability.
The bid proposals are due by 2:00 PM on May 20, 2026, and must be submitted electronically through Demandstar.
The bid notice states that imeliness, responsiveness, and cost effectiveness will be key factors in contractor selection for task work assignments, and whenever two or more service providers are ranked equally, a minority business enterprise shall be given preference in the award process.
Bidders shall be bonded, licensed, and insured. Contractors must demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and environmental stewardship. The district seeks experienced, licensed, and responsible contractors capable of delivering high-quality construction services.
The bid notice mentions performance criteria deficiency identification, stating that work not completed within the allowed timeframe or work not completed correctly or according to requirements can result in deductions of one percent (1%) of contract amount per day late not to exceed $1,000 per day.
A mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for April 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the district's location.
If a potential proposer protests any provisions of this proposal request, a notice of intent to protest shall be filed with the district, in writing, within 72 hours after the posting of the request for proposal on the district's website, and the proposer shall file a formal written protest within ten (10) days after filing of notice of intent to protest.