INVITATION TO BID

The State of Florida, Department of Military Affairs (DMA), Construction & Facility Management Office (CFMO) requests bids from State of Florida registered licensed General Building Contractors (GC) for the following project located at Lakeland National Guard Armory, Lakeland, FL.

FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION, & SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS YOU MUST GO TO THE MYFLORIDA.COM VENDOR BID SYSTEM ON OR AFTER 4/15/2011 AT http://vbs.dms.state.fl.us/vbs/main_menu.

PROJECT: 211025, Lakeland National Guard Armory, Phase-I Restroom Renovations.

FUNDING: The State of Florida’s performance and obligation to pay under this contract is contingent upon availability of funding and an annual appropriation by the Legislature.

BID OPENING DATE: As stated on the Vendor Bid System (late bids will not be accepted).

MANDATORY PRE-BID/SITE VISIT DATE: As stated on the Vendor Bid System.

STATEMENT OF WORK: Demolition of existing restrooms and shower rooms; construction of (1) accessible exterior ramp; remodel of existing men’s and women’s restrooms and shower/locker rooms to accommodate handicap accessibility; new tiled wall and floor finishes; new ceilings; new plumbing fixtures and restroom accessories; new HVAC; new plumbing; new electrical wiring and lighting.

The Department reserves the right to reject any and all submissions or accept minor irregularities in the best interest of the DMA.

POINT OF CONTACT: Department of Military Affairs, Construction & Facility Management Office, Contracting Branch, (904)823-0255 or (904)823-0256 or e-mail cfmocontracting@ng.army.mil.

Faxed or e-mailed bids are not acceptable and will not be considered. All instructions must be complied with and requested data must be included in order for your firm to be considered for this project. All information received will be maintained with the Department and will not be returned.

Request for private meetings by individual firms will not be granted. No individual verbal communication shall take place between any applicants and the Owners or Owner’s representatives. Request for any additional information, clarifications, or technical questions must be requested in writing.

Tentative Schedule: 211025 Lakeland NGA, Phase I Restroom Renovations

FAW ad Submitted                     4/6/11

FAW/VBS Published                  4/15/11

Pre-Bid Meeting                           4/26/2011, 10:00 a.m.

Final Questions submitted         5/3/2011, 4:00 p.m.

Final Addenda Published           5/5/2011, 4:00 p.m.

Bid Opening RFE