YAC Awning Replacement

Sarasota County is soliciting bids for the complete replacement of an awning at the Youth Athletic Complex Baseball Field Office Building located at 2810 17th St., Sarasota, Florida, following damage from Hurricane Milton. The project involves the removal of damaged components and the fabrication and installation of a new aluminum canopy system approximately 66 feet wide by 14 feet 6 inches in projection. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, and engineering coordination, ensuring the structure meets current Florida Building Code wind load requirements and utilizes corrosion-resistant hardware suitable for coastal conditions. The successful offeror will be the responsive and responsible bidder providing the lowest total price, with a project completion deadline of 90 days after receipt of the purchase order. Qualified bidders must hold a Certified Specialty Structure, General, or Building Contractor license and provide at least two verifiable references from the last seven years. Due to grant funding requirements, local and American business preferences do not apply to this award. The contract includes strict compliance with federal regulations, including the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment, the Clean Air Act, and various non-discrimination laws. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, requiring Workers' Compensation with a 50 million dollar employers liability limit and business automobile liability of at least 1 million dollars. A contingency of up to 10 percent may be allowed for unforeseen circumstances, provided the total cost does not exceed 150,000 dollars. Final payment is contingent upon final inspection approval and the provision of a minimum one-year workmanship warranty.