Northwest Florida State College is seeking sealed bids for repairs and preventive maintenance services for four water features at its Niceville campus. Bidders are encouraged to attend an optional pre-bidding site visit. Proposals are due electronically by July 21, 2026. The evaluation will be based on best value, considering price, maintenance services proposal, proposer qualifications, firm and staff experience, and references. The contract term is annual, with potential for three renewals. Bidders must be authorized to do business in Florida and have at least five years of continuous operation in water feature repair and maintenance.
Water feature repairs are expected to be completed within 12 weeks from the issuance of a purchase order.
Unless otherwise stated, payment terms shall be thirty (30) business days following receipt of invoice sufficient for pre and postaudit review.
Contractor to provide professional workmanship and materials manufacturers warranties on liner products.
The college intends to contract with the responsive and responsible bidder whose response is determined to provide the best value to the college, based on objective factors including price, quality, design, and workmanship.
The proposed firm shall be currently engaged in water feature repair and maintenance services on a full-time basis and shall have been in existence and continuous operation providing the services for a minimum of five (5) years.
Liquidated damages are mentioned in section 2. 15, but specific details are not provided in the excerpt.
A pre-bidding site visit is optional and scheduled for June 16, 2026, at 9:00 a. m. Bidders may also visit the campus between 8:00 a. m. and 4:00 p. m. to inspect water features.
Protests must be filed within the time prescribed in ****, Florida Statutes.
Failure to follow bid submittal guidelines, unauthorized communication, or submitting inaccurate information may result in disqualification.
