NOTICE OF INVITATION TO BID

BID NO. BDC43-06/07

The Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, Bureau of Design and Construction is soliciting formal competitive bids for the project listed below:

PROJECT NAME: Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park- Ranger Residence

SCOPE OF WORK: The contractor shall provide the necessary labor, supervision, equipment and materials required to provide and install a three bedroom, two bathroom, with great room-living room, approximately 28' X 60', DCA approved modular home with a wind velocity rating of 120 mph or greater, provide a engineered permanent foundation and anchoring, and Charlotte County permitting and utility connections.

PARK LOCATION: Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park, 12301 Burnt Store Rd., Punta Gorda, FL 33955

PROJECT MANAGER: Suzannah Ray, Bureau of Design and Construction, (850)488-5372, Fax: (850)488-1141.

MINORITY BUSINESS REQUIREMENT: The Department of Environmental Protection supports diversity in its Procurement Program and requests that all sub-contracting opportunities afforded by this bid embrace diversity enthusiastically. The award of sub-contracts should reflect the full diversity of the citizens of the State of Florida. The Department will be glad to furnish a list of Minority Owned Firms that could be offered sub-contracting opportunities.

PREQUALIFICATION: When the total bid price including alternates exceeds $200,000.00, each bidder whose field is governed by Chapter 399, 489, and 633 of the Florida Statutes for licensure or certification must submit prequalification data of their eligibility to submit bids five (5) calendar days prior to the opening date.

INSTRUCTIONS: Any firm desiring plans and bid specifications for this project may obtain a copy by writing the address or calling the telephone number below. Plans and specifications will be available on December 22, 2006 at: Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park, 12301 Burnt Store Rd., Punta Gorda, FL 33955 Attention: John Aspiolea, (941)575-5861.

ADA REQUIREMENTS: Any person with a qualified disability shall not be denied equal access and effective communication regarding any bid/proposal documents or the attendance at any related meeting or bid/proposal opening. If accommodations are needed because of disability, please contact Mike Renard with the Bureau of Design and Construction, (850)488-5372 at least five (5) workdays prior to openings. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Services by calling 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

BID SUBMITTAL DUE DATE: No later than 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, January 17, 2007, to the below address: Florida Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Design and Construction, 3540 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32309. The Department reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Michael Renard, Contracts Manager, Bureau of Design and Construction.