ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF COTTONDALE (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project(s): HURRICANE MICHAEL RECOVERY PROJECTS FUNDED BY: FC CDBG-MIT No. MT144, CDBG-DR No. M0159, M0042, & M0114; FC RIF No. D0213; HMGP Grant 4399-090-R & 4399-143-R DHM: COT22GE, COT22LS, COT22HR, COT22MT, COT22RF Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the City of Cottondale - 2659 Front Street, Cottondale, FL 32431, until January 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM CST. At that time, or shortly thereafter, the Bids received will be publicly opened and read in the City Hall Meeting Room. The Project includes the following Work: Part A1 - Cottondale Police Station Construction & Fire Station Renovations (MT144): Complete construction of a 2,200 SF Police Station and roll up door replacement at adjacent Fire station. Part A2 - Critical Facilities Generators (4399-143-R/M0159) Provide backup power protection to new Police station above and existing Fire Station through the purchase and installation of a 175kW permanent diesel generator with a diesel fuel tank. Provide backup power protection to City Public Works building (25kW permanent diesel generator). Generator installation includes the construction of a concrete pad, enclosure, transfer switch, and electrical connections. Part A3 - Cottondale Downtown Public Parking Lot Improvements (M0042) Resurface and perform various utility upgrades to parking lot behind city hall. Part B - McKinnon Street Business Parking Area (D0213) Construct an 18-space asphalt parking lot and driveway located off McKinnon Street with striping and landscaping. Part C - US 231 N Crossroads Park (D0213) Construct a public park featuring 22 asphalt parking spaces, splash pad, 44'x80' pavilion, and 26'x26' restroom facility. The project also includes installation of an onsite stormwater management system to handle runoff. Part D - US 231 North and South Entrance Signs (D0213) Install entrance signs at both the north and south ends of the city to mark key entry points. Part E - Lift Station Generators (4399-090-R/M0114) Provide backup power protection to 5 lift stations across the City through the purchase and installation of (3) 40kW, (1) 80kW, and (1) 20kW diesel generators with 24-hr subbase fuel tanks. A detailed listing of the project activities and services is included in the project bid documents. The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: DHM Melvin Engineering 4428 Lafayette Street, Marianna, Florida 32446 Email request: martivickery@melvineng.com Office phone: (850) 482-3045 Prospective Bidders may obtain or examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described below. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office. Bidding Documents may be purchased from the Issuing Office during the hours indicated above. Cost does not include shipping charges. Upon the Issuing Office's receipt of payment, printed Bidding Documents or electronic documents will be sent via the prospective Bidder's delivery service. The shipping charge will depend on the shipping method chosen. Bidding Documents are available for purchase in the following formats: Format: Bidding Documents (inc. Full-Size Drawings) - $125.00 Bidding Documents (inc. Half-Size Drawings) - $100.00 Bidding Documents (E-Copy) – No payment required. Pre-bid Conference A non-mandatory pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 10 AM CST at the office of the Engineer or Record at 4428 Lafayette Street, Marianna, FL 32446. Instructions to Bidders. For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents. This Advertisement is issued by: Owner: City of Cottondale By: Sherri McBride Title: Town Clerk Small business and minority businesses, women's business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms are encouraged to submit proposals, and firms using such subcontractors are strongly encouraged to solicit such firms in the subcontracting process. Any Contracts/subcontracts issued under this procurement must comply with the necessary affirmative steps to assure that minority businesses, women's business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms are used when possible, in accordance with 2 CFR § 200.321. The work to be performed under this contract is subject to the requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended, 12 USC 1701u (Section 3). EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE/FAIR HOUSING JURISDICTION December 14 2025 LSAR0421561