INVITATION TO BID

The State of Florida, Department of Military Affairs (DMA), Construction and Facility Management Office (CFMO) requests bids from State of Florida registered licensed General Building Contractors (GC) for the following projects located at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center (CBJTC), (Starke), Bonifay Army National Guard Armory (Bonifay) and Lakeland Army National Guard Armory (Lakeland).

FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION, SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS YOU MUST GO TO THE MYFLORIDA.COM VENDOR BID SYSTEM ON OR AFTER JULY 2, 2010 AT http://vbs.dms.state.fl.us/vbs /main_menu.

PROJECTS:

FUNDING: G-3 (Training and Operations)

BID OPENING DATE: As stated on the Vendor Bid System (late bids will not be accepted)

MANDATORY PRE-BID/SITE VISIT DATE: As stated on the Vendor Bid System

Project #1

209044, Bonifay Warrior Skills Trainer

Project #2

209045, Lakeland Warrior Skills Trainer

Project #3

209047, Camp Blanding Joint Training Center Warrior Skills Trainer

Each project has similar scopes of work but will be bid and awarded individually.

STATEMENT OF WORK Construction of a 4000sf to 7000sf insulated pre-engineered metal building with a rollup door. This building will require a minimum of 14 foot internal clearance to accommodate the Weapons Skills Trainer (WST) equipment. The facility has to meet the Specifications as per TC-25-8. Also, the facility must match the architectural finish of the surrounding buildings unless directed otherwise (UDO).

The structure will include male/female latrines, storage, control room, and staging/classroom. Special Mechanical, Electrical and Data/Telecomm requirements are expected to accommodate the WST’s robust computer and projection equipment.

Some of the facilities will be encompassed with a 6 foot barrier perimeter fence with a 30 foot drive through gate for equipment and deliveries and a parking area UDO.

Building must meet Florida Building Code, State Fire Marshall, local Authorities Having Jurisdiction and Area Water Management requirements.

Regulatory permitting to include the preparation, submittal, payment and review coordination of the Water Management District, Environmental Resource Permit (including permit fees), Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Notice of Intent (including filing fees), Clay County Review Permit Fee, and any other permits and fees required by other county, local or state authorities

The Department reserves the right to reject any and all submissions or accept minor irregularities in the best interest of the DMA. The State of Florida’s performance and obligation to pay under any contract is contingent upon availability of funding and an annual appropriation by the Legislature.

POINT OF CONTACT: Department of Military Affairs, Construction and Facility Management Office, Contracting Branch at (904)823-0255 or (904)823-0256 or e-mail: cfmocontracting@fl.ngb.army.mil.

Faxed or e-mailed bids are not acceptable and will not be considered. All instructions must be complied with and requested data must be included in order for your firm to be considered for this project. All information received will be maintained with the Department and will not be returned.

Request for private meetings by individual firms will not be granted. No individual verbal communication shall take place between any applicants and the Owners or Owner’s representatives. Request for any additional information, clarifications, or technical questions must be requested in writing.