ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SECTION (DCS), IS SOLICITING COMPETITIVE, SEALED BIDS FROM A QUALIFIED GENERAL CONTRACTOR, LICENSED TO WORK IN THE JURISCICTION FOR THE PROJECT LISTED BELOW: FDOH PROJECT NO: 82242100 PROJECT NAME & LOCATION: Restrooms & Exterior Renovations; 1801 SE 32nd Ave. Ocala, Florida 34471 FOR: All labor, materials, equipment, supervision and permits to successfully complete all work via the construction documents. SEALED BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED PUBLICLY AT PROJECT LOCATION, OPENED AND READ ALOUD ON: Tuesday, July 02, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. E.S.T. SUBMIT SEALED BIDS TO: Sheila Storlie; 1801 SE 32nd Ave. Ocala, Florida 34471 SUBMIT ALL QUESTIONS TO: Ken Tilbury; Kenyon.tilbury@flhealth.gov; (850) 558-9744 PROPOSAL: Bids must be submitted in full accordance with the requirements of the General Terms and Conditions and all Bid Documents. BID DOCUMENTS: Full sets of drawings, specifications, proposal forms/exhibits, and addenda in electronic PDF format may be acquired from: Bwas design; 1201 6th Ave W. STE 100, Bradenton, FL 34205; (662) 415-2933; shannon@bwas.design MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING: The DCS Representative and Architect or Engineer shall conduct a pre-bid meeting as indicated below: Meeting Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Meeting Time: 2:00 P.M. E.S.T. Location: 1801 SE 32nd Ave. Ocala, Florida 34471 Attendance by the prime bidders (General Contractors) is mandatory. Bids shall only be accepted from firms listed on the pre-bid meeting attendance list. PRE-BID SITE REVIEW: Bidders must have prior approval to review the project site. No access will be given to walk-ups. Bidders are to contact Sheila Storlie; Sheila.storlie@flhealth.gov; (352) 644-2737 to arrange for access to the project site. BID BOND: The bidder shall enclose a certified check, cashier's check, treasurer's check, bank draft or Bid Bond in the amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the Bid, payable to the Owner as a guarantee for the purpose set out in Instructions to Bidders. (Failure to submit a bid bond will result in disqualification). PERFORMANCE BOND AND LABOR AND MATERIAL PAYMENT BOND: A Performance Bond and a Labor and Material Payment Bond are required for this project and will be issued as per Section 60D-5.004(2)(b)1c, F.A.C. PREQUALIFICATION: Each bidder must submit a copy of their current Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) biennial prequalification letter to the Design Professional listed above at the time of requesting the bid document package or no later than five (5) calendar days prior to the bid opening date (Please verify DMS pre-qualification is still valid prior to sending). Please call the DMS representative at (850) 413-9588 for information on requirements for pre-qualification with the Department of Management Services. After the bid opening, the low bidder must qualify in accordance with Section 60D-5.004(2)b, F.A.C. CONTRACT AWARD: The official Notice of Award Recommendation will be by electronic posting on the DMS, Vendor Information Portal website at http://vbs.dms.state.fl.us/vbs/vbs www.main menu. Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under chapter 120, Florida Statutes. PUBLIC ENTITY CRIME INFORMATION STATEMENT: A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a bid on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity, may not submit a bid on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit bids on leases of real property to a public entity, may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in section 287.017, Florida Statutes for Category Two for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list. DISCRIMINATION, DENIAL OR REVOCATION FOR THE RIGHT TO TRANSACT BUSINESS WITH PUBLIC ENTITIES: Under section 287.134(2) Florida Statues, entities or affiliates who have been placed on the State of Florida's discriminatory vendor list may not submit a bid or proposal on this contract. E-VERIFY: Vendor/Contractor shall utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify system to confirm the employment eligibility of all persons employed by the Vendor/Contractor during the term of the Contract to perform employment duties within Florida and all persons, including subcontractors, assigned by the Vendor/Contractor to perform work pursuant to the contract with the Department. ADA REQUIREMENTS: Any person with a qualified disability shall not be denied equal access and effective communication regarding any bid/proposal documents or the attendance at any related meeting or bid/proposal opening. If accommodation is needed because of disability, please contact the Architect at least five (5) workdays prior to openings. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact Florida Relay Services by calling (800) 955-8771 (TDD) or (800) 955-8770 (Voice). May 22 2026 LSAR0522744