Invitation to Bid BDC03-25/26 Gamble Plantation - Patten House Roof Repair Hurricane Milton

The contract pertains to the roof repair of the Patten House at the Judah P. Benjamin Confederate Memorial within Gamble Plantation Historic State Park, Florida. The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has issued a formal Invitation to Bid (Bid No. BDC03-25/26), with bids due by 3:30 pm Eastern Time on September 30, 2025, at the DEP’s Tallahassee office. The project scope requires the contractor to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, permits, and builder’s risk insurance necessary to complete the roof repair in accordance with the contract documents. The work must comply with applicable green building standards, as mandated by Executive Order 07-126 and Florida Statutes Section 255.252(3). Bidders must be prequalified through the DEP’s Bureau of Design and Construction or submit current licensure and corporate registration documentation if not prequalified. The project emphasizes diversity in subcontracting, ADA accessibility, and employment verification via E-Verify, with clear procedures for bid protest rights. Supporting project documents, including the project manual and plans, will be available for download starting September 8, 2025, upon request via email. The contractual framework incorporates several state-specific clauses and requirements but does not reference federal FAR clauses. Key provisions include mandatory green building standards, builder’s risk insurance inclusion, bid prequalification, and compliance with ADA and E-Verify regulations. The award will be based on a sealed bid process, primarily evaluating responsiveness, responsibility, and price, with no explicit weighting or scoring criteria detailed. The project location is at the Gamble Plantation in Ellenton, Florida, with performance expected to be completed by September 2025. The bid submission must be a sealed paper bid delivered to the specified Tallahassee address; electronic submissions are not mentioned. Administrative contacts include the project manager, John Goss, and the designated procurement officer, Brandon Williams. Overall, the contract emphasizes compliance with state statutes, environmental standards, and responsible procurement practices, requiring bidders to demonstrate proper licensing, insurance, and adherence to project specifications.