Bid Results and Anticipated BDC24-25/26 O'Leno - Pavilion Restoration Hurricane Debby-FD095

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Design and Construction, is soliciting sealed bids for the restoration and repair of the historic pavilion at O’Leno State Park, identified as Project FD095, under Bid No. BDC24-25/26. Bids must be submitted no later than 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, to the Bureau’s office in Tallahassee, with hand deliveries accepted at the Carr Building Welcome Desk. The scope of work requires the contractor to provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and permitting necessary to complete the restoration in full compliance with the contract documents, including the inclusion of Builder’s Risk insurance in the bid price. Only contractors licensed to operate in Florida are eligible, and all bidders must be prequalified by the Department’s Bureau of Design and Construction, submitting a valid biennial prequalification letter; alternatively, non-prequalified bidders must provide current State Contractor license certification and Corporate Charter registration alongside their bid. The project must adhere to green building standards as mandated by Executive Order 07-126 and Section 255.252(3), Florida Statutes, and the contractor is required to use the federal E-Verify system to confirm employment eligibility for all workers and subcontractors performing duties in Florida. The Department also encourages the inclusion of minority-owned businesses in subcontracting opportunities to reflect the diversity of Florida’s citizenry, and all persons with qualified disabilities must be afforded equal access and effective communication throughout the bid and contract process. The project is governed by Chapter 120, Florida Statutes, and any protest of the bid specifications must be filed with the Agency Clerk within 72 hours of posting on the Vendor Bid System. The estimated value of the contract is $122,278.00, with award anticipated to the lowest qualified bidder. Project documents, including the Project Manual with detailed plans, are available upon request via email to BDC_Contracts@dep.state.fl.us.