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 and/or Building Contractors (as required by Florida Law) for the following project located at Robert A. Ballard Armory, 700 Northwest 28th St., Miami, FL 33127.

FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION, & SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS YOU MUST GO TO THE MYFLORIDA.COM VENDOR BID SYSTEM ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 14, 2011 AT: http://wbs.dms.state.fl.us/vbs/main_menu.

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. These projects will be awarded based upon the availability of Federal Cooperative Agreement End of Year Funding. There is no promise or guarantee these project will be awarded in Fiscal Year 2011 or Fiscal Year 2012 if funds are not received.

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

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Florida Armory Renovation Program (FARP)

Miami (Ballard) Armory Renovation – Miami, (Miami-Dade County) Florida.

The Scope of Work for the renovation and remodeling of the existing Armory consists of all work needed to bring the existing Armory up to current building codes, life safety codes, accessibility codes and energy efficiency standards. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to: Removal of existing interior non-load bearing office and restroom partitions, windows, doors, interior finishes, ventilation devices, plumbing, and electrical devices. New construction includes, but is not limited to: New administration offices, kitchen, Drill Hall, handicap-accessible restrooms and shower rooms, supply rooms, storage rooms, and electrical rooms. In addition, the remodeled Armory will receive new wall and roof insulation; new wall, ceiling and flooring finishes; plumbing and plumbing fixtures; and electrical wiring, electrical devices 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 827-8544 or e-mail: cfmocontracting@ng.army.mil.