The State of Florida, Agency for Persons with Disabilities, hereinafter called the Owner, C\o State of Florida Department of Children and Family Services, Office of General Services, on behalf of the Owner announces that proposals are requested from qualified General Contractors for the construction of:

PROJECT NUMBER:           APD 07240000

PROJECT:                              WILLIAM J. (BILLY JOE) RISH PARK

                                                RENOVATIONS AND ADDITIONS

                                                CAPE SAN BLAS, FLORIDA

PREQUALIFICATION: The Owner accepts bids from those firms which demonstrate current relevant licensure with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Registration by submittal of a copy of that license or certificate with their bid and compliance with the pre-qualification requirements as stated hereinbefore and in the project specifications.

The work includes but is not limited to the demolition and removal of existing elevated boardwalks. Installation of new boardwalks with composite material and 6' wide concrete sidewalks, installation of sanitary sewer grinder pumps at each existing cabin, new cabins, and dining lodge kitchen. Existing Group Cabins to have existing rusted floor beam joist hangers, bolts and fasteners replaced. Renovate Group Cabins to meet ADA standards and finishes, install new fire alarms, install new intercom systems, install new fire sprinkler systems, provide new cement board siding and paint. Replace HVAC equipment and ductwork. Existing Family Cabins to have existing rusted floor beam joist hangers, bolts and fasteners replaced. Install new emergency generator, completely new water, sewer, and electrical site utilities.  Renovation of Dining Lodge Kitchen and equipment, renovate bathrooms to meet ADA accessibly, and new finishes. There will be several add alternates included in the bid package. The estimated construction cost for this project is $2,500,000.00.

PERFORMANCE BOND AND LABOR AND MATERIAL BOND: If the construction award is $100,000.00 or more, a Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond are required.

BID DATE AND TIME: Sealed bids will be received at the architect’s office, 1223 Airport Road, Destin, Florida 32541, on Monday, January 28, 2008 until 11:00 a.m. (Local Time), at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud.

PRE-BID INSPECTION: The pre-bid inspection will be gathering at the Dining Lodge Building, William Joe Rish Park, Cape San Blas, Florida, on Tuesday, January 15, 2008, 10:00 a.m. (Local Time). An informative meeting will take place at this location followed by a visit to each building location and tour of the site. All others visiting after this time shall be by appointment only. Bidders setting up an appointment after November 21st must contact Mr. Billy C. Quinn, Jr., Resident Park Manager at (850)227-1876, William J. Rish Park. All questions pertaining to this project must be addressed to the architect in writing.

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 $300.00 refundable from the architect:

DAG ARCHITECTS INC.

1223 AIRPORT ROAD

DESTIN, FLORIDA 32541

TELEPHONE: (850)837-8152

CONTRACT AWARD: The bid tabulation and Notice of Award Recommendation will be posted by 2:00 p.m. (Local Time), on January 28, 2008, at the Architects Office.  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.