INVITATION TO BID
Proposals are requested from qualified Roofing Contractors by the Department of Children and Families, hereinafter referred to as Owner, for the construction of:
PROJECT NUMBER: DCF 09245320
PROJECT: REROOF EASTERN WING
BUILDINGS 1238
FLORIDA STATE HOSPITAL
CHATTAHOOCHEE, FLORIDA
PREQUALIFICATION: The Owner accepts bids from those firms which demonstrate current relevant licensure with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Registration by submittal of a copy of that license or certificate with their bid and compliance with the pre-qualification requirements as stated hereinbefore and in the project specifications.
The work includes but is not limited to re-roofing the eastern wing of Building 1238 (Base Bid 40 squares and additive Alternate A, 9 squares). The existing roof is a built-up multi-layered felt asphalt roof system with gravel over light-weight insulating concrete (LWIC) over structural concrete deck. The roof has an internal draining system, with relief scuppers in areas. The Work includes removal and disposal of exiting roof felts, gravel and flashing materials to expose the existing light weight insulating concrete (LWIC), allowing the insulation to dry. The owner will have full responsibly of protecting the exposed insulation while the drying process is taking place. Work shall proceed after insulation has dried satisfactorily to the manufacturers requirements. Contractor shall install mechanically fastened insulation board to insulating concrete and adhered TPO membrane roof system. Contractor to install new expansion joint at intersection of new roof and existing roof.
BID GUARANTEE: On projects where the base bid and sum of all additives exceeds $100,000.00, bids shall be accompanied by a bid guarantee of not less than five (5) percent of the amount of the bid.
PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION BOND: If the construction award is $100,000.00 or more, a Public Construction Bond, Exhibit 4, is required.
BID DATE AND TIME: Sealed bids will be received at the Purchasing and Receiving Department, 100 North Main, Building 1153, Florida State Hospital, Chattahoochee, Florida 32324, Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 3:00 p.m. (EST), at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud.
PRE-BID INSPECTION: The pre-bid inspection will be held at the Operations and Facilities Building, Florida State Hospital, Chattahoochee, on Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 1:30 p.m. (EST). An informative meeting will take place at this location followed by a visit to Building 1238. All others visiting after this time shall be by appointment only. Bidders setting up an appointment after March 16, 2010 must contact: Mr. Rob Elliott, Operations and Facilities at (850)663-7152, Florida State Hospital to arrange a site visit. All questions pertaining to this project must be addressed to the architect.
PROPOSAL: Bids must be submitted in full accordance with the requirements of the drawings, specifications, bidding conditions and contractual conditions, which may be examined and obtained for $20.00 non-refundable from the architect:
Department of Children and Families
Office of General Services, Design and Construction
1317 Winewood Blvd., Building 3, Room 205-G
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0700
ATTN: Bill Bridges
TEL#: (850)413-6776
CONTRACT AWARD: The bid tabulation and Notice of Award Recommendation will be posted by 3:00 p.m. (Local Time), March 24, 2010, at the Purchasing and Receiving Department, Florida State Hospital, Chattahoochee, Florida. In the event that the bid tabulation and Notice of Award Recommendation cannot be posted in this manner, then all bidders will be otherwise notified. Any protests of the bid must be made within 72 hours of posting of the results. Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in Section 120.53(5), Florida Statutes, shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes. If no protest is filed per Section B-21 of the Instructions to Bidders, Notice and Protest Procedures: the Owner will award the contract to the qualified, responsive low bidder in accordance with Chapter 60D-5, F.A.C.
