FWC Residence Exterior Remodel in Lake County

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is soliciting bids for a comprehensive exterior remodeling project at a residence in Lake County, Florida, under solicitation number FWC 25/26-98C. The scope includes removal of existing vinyl siding and trim, installation of new siding and sheathing, exterior painting, replacement of one window with a compliant fire escape window, and all necessary labor and materials to deliver a fully functional, code-compliant structure. Bidders must be registered in both the MyFloridaMarketPlace and SunBiz systems prior to bid submission, and physical proposals must be mailed to the Commission’s Tallahassee office by June 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET; electronic submissions are not accepted. Access to construction plans and associated documents requires submission of a completed Confidentiality Exemption Form via email. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price arrangement and will be awarded using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable method, meaning the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all mandatory requirements will be selected without trade-offs between cost and technical performance. All bidders must demonstrate financial capability by maintaining liquid assets equal to at least five percent of the base bid amount and meet stringent experience thresholds: contractors bidding over $500,000 must have completed two similar projects within the past three years, use their own workforce for at least 15% of the work, and designate supervisory personnel with two years of relevant experience. A local office within 300 road miles of the project site is required for contracts exceeding $200,000. Contractors must provide performance and payment bonds, carry all required insurance, and comply with federal and state regulations including labor standards, debarment requirements, E-Verify enrollment, and prohibitions on asbestos, lead-based paint, and CCA-treated wood. Subcontracts must be reported with minority business participation data via Exhibit 14 with each invoice. Site inspections occur at the property, and acceptance requires submission of as-built drawings, O&M manuals, test reports, warranty documents, and proof of full payment to all suppliers and subcontractors. Contract changes require formal written approval via Change Orders or Amendments, and all records must be retained for ten years. The Commission retains authority to conduct background checks on personnel and enforce confidentiality and public records laws under Florida Statutes Chapter 119.