Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 2026-002 Chamber of Commerce Roof Replacement

The City of Okeechobee, Florida, is soliciting proposals under RFP No. 2026-002 for the replacement of the Chamber of Commerce roof located at 55 S Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee, FL. The scope of work requires the selected contractor to remove existing roofing tiles and install new clay roofing tiles. The project timeline mandates that work must commence within 60 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed and be completed within 60 calendar days thereafter. Contractors are required to field verify site conditions prior to bidding and must guarantee workmanship and materials against defects for at least one year. For contracts valued at $200,000 or more, a 100 percent Payment and Performance Bond is required. Proposals must be submitted by November 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST, delivered to City Hall in a sealed envelope containing one original, six copies, and one electronic copy on a flash drive. Evaluation factors include years in business, staffing levels, experience with tile roof projects, past performance, and professional references. The selection process involves a proposed ranking submitted to the City Administrator for a recommendation to the City Council. Applicants must provide extensive documentation, including a variety of notarized affidavits covering ADA compliance, public entity crimes, and anti-collusion, as well as certifications regarding scrutinized companies. Local vendor preference may be granted to businesses with a physical office within the City of Okeechobee or Okeechobee County limits that pay local business taxes.