Kitchen Renovations at Fire Station 4

The City of Lakeland’s Public Works – Facilities Maintenance Division is soliciting proposals for the renovation of the kitchen at Fire Station 4, requiring a State Certified Licensed General Contractor or Building Contractor registered in Florida to execute all work per the project specifications and construction documents. The solicitation, numbered 2026-RFP-087, was posted on August 5, 2026, with proposals due by September 2, 2026, at 6:00 PM Eastern Time, and must be submitted exclusively through the OpenGov e-Procurement Portal. The NAICS code for this procurement is 236220, and performance will occur at Fire Station 4 in Lakeland, Florida. Offerors must submit a comprehensive proposal including their state contractor license, evidence of three relevant past projects with contact details, a detailed pricing proposal using AIA Forms G702 and G703, a project schedule, and a logistics plan covering site access, work hours, and safety protocols. Additional mandatory submittals include a certificate of insurance, hold harmless indemnification agreement, licensing documents, drug-free workplace certification, labor law compliance certification, non-discrimination affidavit, weekly certified payroll records, a small business enterprise participation plan, prevailing wage compliance documentation, OSHA Form 300A if applicable, project labor agreement compliance if applicable, environmental documentation, a quality assurance plan, and a safety plan. The award will be determined using a trade-off process, with equal weighting (25% each) given to company experience, personnel experience, fee proposal, and proposed schedule. Experience on public-sector projects involving occupied facilities, demonstrated cost control, schedule adherence, and realistic phasing are critical evaluation criteria. The contract requires full compliance with OSHA, ANSI, ASTM, Florida Building Code, NESHAP, and FDEP regulations, especially regarding asbestos handling, which mandates double-bagged, labeled 6-mil waste bags and proper waste shipment records. A 5% certified bid bond and a performance bond equal to 100% of the contract price must be provided, along with primary and non-contributory insurance naming the City as additional insured. The vendor must certify compliance with Florida’s human trafficking statutes, maintain a drug-free workplace, and affirm no conflict of interest. All deliverables become the exclusive property of the City, and ex parte communications with evaluators are strictly prohibited. The proposed start date is September 1, 2026, with completion