PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT REQUESTING BIDS

FROM QUALIFIED GENERAL CONTRACTORS

PROPOSALS ARE REQUESTED FROM QUALIFIED GENERAL CONTRACTORS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES.

PROJECT NUMBER: FDVA-10026000

PROJECT NAME: Renovate Exterior Windows & Doors, Attic Vent, Fire Panel, Exterior Siding, and Roofing at Baldomero Lopez State Veterans Nursing Home, Pasco County, Florida

PROJECT LOCATION: 6919 Parkway Boulevard, Land O’Lakes, Florida 34639

MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING: April 20, 2012, 1:15 p.m. at Baldomero State Veterans Nursing Home (In Lobby)

BID OPENING: May 15, 2012, 2:00 p.m., 921 N. Davis Street, Building C, Jacksonville, Florida 32209 or by Toll Free Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Code: 3596093.

ESTIMATED BASE BID CONSTRUCTION BUDGET: $1,600,000.00, plus Add Alternates up to $2,000,000.00

PREQUALIFIED BIDDERS: Refer to DMS website (below) for details on relevant project experienced prequalifications and other mandatory state license verification.

The award will be made in accordance with Section 255.29, F.S., and the procedures and criteria of the Departments Division of Real Estate Development and Management.

Please visit the Department’s website: http://www.myflorida. com/apps/vbs/vbs_www.main_menu and click on “Search Advertisements” – “Division of Real Estate Development and Management” Look for “Opportunities for Design and Construction Firms” and click on link.