INVITATION TO BID

Proposals are requested from qualified Roofing Contractors by the Department of Children and Family Services, hereinafter referred to as Owner, for the construction of:

PROJECT NUMBER:         DCF 03211120

PROJECT:                            REROOFING BUILDINGS ONE (1) AND TWO (2)

                                              2195 QUAIL ROOST DRIVE

                                              MIAMI, FLORIDA

PREQUALIFICATION: The Owner accepts bids from those firms which demonstrate current relevant licenser 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 the re-roofing of 2 buildings. Remove the existing shingles roof systems down to the existing decks, provide new flashings and other miscellaneous items. Replace with new asphaltic shingles, repair and replace fascia and soffit material as called for on plans and paint exterior of building.

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 DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES, SOUTHEAST REGION, ROHDE BUILDING, 401 N. W. 2ND AVENUE, S-714, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33128 on DECEMBER 4, 2008, 2:00 p.m. (Local Time), at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud.

PRE-BID INSPECTION: Pre-bid inspection of the on-site conditions shall be at 12195 QUAIL ROOST DRIVE, MIAMI, FLORIDA on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2008, 2:00 p.m. (Local Time)

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 $75.00 non-refundable from the architect:

                                THE RUSSELL PARTNERSHIP, INC.

                                7428 S. W. 48TH STREET

                                MIAMI, FLORIDA 33155

                                TELEPHONE: (305)663-7301

                                ATTN: TERRY L. HOLT

CONTRACT AWARD: The bid tabulation and Notice of Award Recommendation will be posted at 2:00 p.m. (Local Time), December 5, 2008, at the Rhode Building, 401 N. W. 2nd Avenue, S-714, Miami, 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.