TM Goodwin New Pole Barn

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is soliciting competitive bids under solicitation number ITB-14423 for the construction of a pre-manufactured 30-foot by 100-foot open pole barn with a minimum vertical clearance of 15 feet at the TM Goodwin site in Brevard County, Florida. This fixed-price construction contract encompasses furnishing and installing the structure, including all necessary site grading, labor, materials, equipment, and compliance with applicable permits and safety requirements. The project also includes construction of a stormwater swale as part of the scope. Bidders must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) system and with SunBiz prior to bid submission. Access to detailed construction plans and technical specifications requires submission of a Confidentiality Exemption Form via email to the designated point of contact, Elbert Orellana. The estimated project budget is around $120,000, with bid submission due by January 23, 2026. Attendance at a mandatory pre-bid conference on January 6, 2026, is required. The contract emphasizes adherence to all federal, state, and local statutes, including the Davis-Bacon Act, Buy America provisions, and environmental protection laws such as the Lacey Act and Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Award of the contract will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all bid requirements and qualifications. Bidders must submit completed bid forms including pricing for the base bid plus or minus any alternates selected by the agency, a list of subcontractors with minority status reports, and requisite certifications and references. The contractor is accountable for all required inspections, testing, and corrections at no additional cost, with final acceptance contingent on satisfactory completion. Payment is made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) following submission of certified invoices and progress payment forms. Key contractual conditions include mandatory performance and payment bonds (if over $100,000), insurance requirements, compliance with workers’ compensation laws, prohibition of unauthorized aliens, and mandatory use of E-Verify for new hires. The contractor must maintain confidentiality of sensitive information, ensure qualified personnel are employed, and comply with all safety and site security mandates. The contract incorporates detailed terms and conditions governing subcontractor substitution, change order procedures, non-discrimination, and ethics commitments. The project execution schedule requires commencement no earlier than February 15, 2026, with strict liquidated damages for delays. Staging, storage, and site access rules aim to maintain traffic flow and site