224004 Palmetto Revamp

This contract, titled “224004 Palmetto Revamp,” is a full facility sustainment project for the 17,083 square foot Readiness Center and associated assets located at the Robert F. Ensslin, Jr. National Guard Armory in Palmetto, Florida, with primary administrative oversight by the Florida Department of Military Affairs, Construction & Facility Management Office. The scope includes maintenance, repair, and lifecycle replacement of buildings, systems, utilities, and components that are nearing or at the end of their useful life, encompassing civil, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing disciplines. Key deliverables involve stormwater mitigation through roof drain integration into underground systems, full LED lighting upgrades including exterior signs and flagpoles, asphalt milling and resurfacing of the parking area, and seamless patching and finishing of surfaces to match existing conditions. The work is governed by the Florida Building Code, OSHA regulations, and EPA standards, with strict compliance required for asbestos abatement, hazardous material handling, and waste disposal under DOT and EPA guidelines including UN2590 and UN2212 labeling for ACM containers. All packaging must adhere to manufacturer specifications with sealed, upright containers and waterproof, permanent labeling, and materials must be stored between 50°F and 85°F with no exposure to freezing or direct sunlight. The contract is awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, with submission required in sealed hard copy form by June 10, 2026, at the specified armory address; electronic submissions are not accepted. Offerors must use only the prescribed DMA Exhibit 4 and Subcontractor List (Exhibit 5) on company letterhead, signed, dated, and submitted in duplicate. Alternative bid items for stormwater, LED lighting, and refinishing work may be selected to adjust the base bid amount. The estimated contract value is $2.5 million, funded subject to state legislative appropriation under FNG 4010B. All work requires strict adherence to contingency and decontamination protocols, including three-room decon systems, PAPR respirators, negative pressure containment, HEPA filtration, daily logs, and worker signage compliance. Asbestos-containing materials encountered during work must be removed at no additional cost, and failure to comply with safety, labeling, or disposal regulations may result in financial liability for the contractor. Final acceptance occurs on-site following visual inspection and air monitoring meeting the <0.005 structures per cubic centimeter threshold for