INVITATION TO BID

Proposals are requested from Painting Contractors by the Department of Children and Families, hereinafter referred to as Owner, for the following project:

PROJECT NUMBER:           DCF 07246505

PROJECT:              EXTERIOR PAINTING

                MARIANNA SERVICE CENTER

                4481 CLINTON STREET

                MARIANNA, FLORIDA 32446

The work includes but is not limited to clean, prepare and paint existing two story building that is painted stucco on concrete block. The building has an estimated surface area of 8,000 square feet plus or minus (less windows and entries). Apply elastomeric waterproof coating and related detail sealants to the exterior wall surfaces, windows and door entries as indicated.

It is the intent of this contract to provide the Owner with a watertight system and a guarantee for the period indicated, ensuring no water penetration through the wall system. Contractors quoting on this project are specifically advised to inspect this project, reviewing other pertinent sections of the specifications and at the time of quoting, note any exceptions or additions which, in the opinion of the Contractor, will be necessary to provide warranty as specified.

BID GUARANTEE: On projects where the base bid and sum of all additives exceeds $100,000.00, bids shall be accompanied by a bid guarantee of not less than five (5) percent of the amount of the bid.

PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION BOND: If the construction award is $100,000.00 or more, a Public Construction Bond, Exhibit 4, is required.

BID DATE AND TIME: Sealed bids will be received at the Marianna Service Center, 4481 Clinton Street, Marianna Florida, on THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2012 until 2:00 p.m., LOCAL TIME (Central Time), at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud.

PRE-BID INSPECTION: A pre-bid inspection will be held at the Marianna Service Center, 4481 Clinton Street, Marianna, Florida, on THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2012, 10:00 a.m., LOCAL TIME (Central Time). An informative meeting will take place at this location. All others visiting after this time shall be by appointment only. Bidders setting up an appointment after January 19, 2012, must contact: Ms. Spring Southwell, Marianna Service Center, (850)718-0529, to arrange a site visit. All questions pertaining to this project must be addressed to the architect.

PROPOSAL: Bids must be submitted in full accordance with the requirements of the drawings, specifications, bidding conditions and contractual conditions, which may be examined and obtained for $20.00 non-refundable from the architect:

Department of Children and Families

Office of General Services, Design and Construction

1317 Winewood Blvd., Building 3, Room 205-G

Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0700

ATTN: Bill Bridges

TEL#: (850)717-4011

E-Mail: bill_bridges@dcf.state.fl.us

CONTRACT AWARD: The bid tabulation and Notice of Award Recommendation will be posted by 3:00 p.m. (Local Time), on January 27, 2012, at the Department of Children and Families, Marianna Service Center, 4481 Clinton Street, Marianna, Florida. In the event that the bid tabulation and Notice of Award Recommendation cannot be posted in this manner, then all bidders will be otherwise notified. Any protests of the bid must be made within 72 hours of posting of the results. “Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in Section 120.53(5), Florida Statutes, shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes.” If no protest is filed per Section B-21 of the Instructions to Bidders, “Notice and Protest Procedures: the Owner will award the contract to the qualified, responsive low bidder in accordance with Chapter 60D-5, F.A.C.