ITB 2026-09, Restoration of the Historic Newberry Power Plant Phase I (Construction)

The City of Newberry, Florida is soliciting bids for Phase I of the Restoration of the Historic Newberry Power Plant, a project governed by the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for historic preservation and partially funded by the State of Florida’s Division of Historical Resources. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Bid Express portal by 2:00 PM EST on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, with no paper submissions accepted. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit is scheduled for May 14, 2026, at the project location at 120 NW 260th Street, Newberry, FL 32669. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted via Bid Express no later than 6:00 PM EST on Thursday, May 28, 2026. The public bid opening will be held virtually on June 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST, with an online link provided for public access. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder under a Low Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach, though the Owner retains discretionary authority to select the bid deemed in the best interests of the City if permitted by law. The project relies on AIA A101-A201-2017 standard contract documents, including stipulated sum pricing, alternate options, and defined roles for the Owner, Architect, and Contractor. Work must comply with NEC, UL, ANSI, and ASTM standards, with strict requirements for material handling, labeling, and hazardous waste disposal, especially concerning lead-based paint. All materials must be delivered in original manufacturer packaging and stored under controlled conditions. The Contractor is responsible for securing performance and payment bonds if required, obtaining and maintaining all applicable licenses, complying with drug-free workplace policies, and preserving any historic materials discovered on-site. Subcontractors and key personnel require pre-approval by the Owner and Architect, and deviations from solicitation requirements will lead to bid rejection. The contract includes a five-year audit retention period and prohibits weapons on City property without explicit written approval. All financial, payment, and accounting data are governed by traditional AIA forms (G702/G703), with no federal appropriation or electronic invoicing systems referenced. The solicitation does not include socioeconomic set-asides, UEI/CAGE requirements, or formal evaluation weights, and the contract value remains unspecified due to the