Awning Replacement for Nature Center

Hillsborough County is soliciting competitive quotes for the one-time purchase and installation of a fabricated galvalume awning with aluminum framing at the Nature Center in Upper Tampa Bay Park, Tampa, Florida. The estimated contract value is $25,500, and the work must be completed within 30 days of purchase order issuance. The awning must measure approximately 11.5 feet in projection by 25 feet in width and be engineered to withstand marine/coastal conditions, including saltwater corrosion and hurricane-force winds per the 8th Edition (2023) Florida Building Code, specifically for High-Velocity Hurricane Zones. All materials must be new, UV-resistant, and suitable for prolonged outdoor exposure, with no used or remanufactured components allowed. The contractor is responsible for all aspects of the project, including fabrication, installation, permitting, engineering, drawings, supervision, and delivery to the job site at 8001 Double Branch Road, Tampa, FL 33635, with FOB terms applying to the delivery location. Award will be made using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) process, meaning the contract will go to the lowest responsible bidder whose proposal fully complies with all technical and regulatory requirements. Offers must be submitted electronically through the County’s bidding portal by the deadline of June 12, 2026, and no mail, email, fax, or physical submissions will be accepted. Contractors must carry comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1 million per occurrence for marine protection and pollution liability, 100% builders risk coverage, cyber liability, and employee dishonesty bonds, and must name Hillsborough County as an additional insured on all applicable policies with a waiver of subrogation. The County will conduct inspections at its discretion and retain final acceptance authority, rejecting any non-conforming work or materials. Payment will be processed via ACH direct deposit upon approval by the Project Manager, with invoicing submitted directly to them. The contractor must also comply with E-Verify and Form I-9 requirements, maintain a Drug-Free Workplace, and obtain all necessary permits at their own expense. Interagency use of the contract is permitted, allowing other government entities to purchase under the same terms.