INVITATION TO BID

The State of Florida, Department of Military Affairs (DMA), Construction & Facility Management Office (CFMO) requests bids from State of Florida registered and licensed General Contractors for the following project located at Bradenton, Florida.

FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION AND SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS YOU MUST GO TO THE MYFLORIDA.COM VENDOR BID SYSTEM (VBS) ON OR AFTER 10/28/2011 AT: http://cbs.dms.state.fl.us/vbs/main_menu. All documents for submitting will be available on the above date.

PROJECT NAME/NUMBER: 206038 – Bradenton National Guard Armory Renovation, Bradenton, FL

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.

MANDATORY SITE VISIT: As stated on the Vendor Bid System

BID OPENING: As stated on the Vendor Bid System

STATEMENT OF WORK: Renovation and conversion of two facility buildings, including but not limited to: Upgrade to ADA compliance, latrine upgrades, electrical upgrade and code compliance, emergency power transfer switches, interior finishing, floor replacement, HVAC, plumbing and mechanical upgrades, kitchen upgrade, paving and parking lot upgrade, and upgrade to grounds and landscaping.

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 and Facility Management Office, Contract Management Branch, (904)823-0256 or (904)827-8544 or e-mail: cfmocontracting@ng.army.mil.

Faxed or e-mailed submittals 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.