Project Information

Bid Title

ITB# CIP/260548 CONSTRUCT- Auxiliary Apparatus Storage for Fire Station #7

Issuing Agency

Polk County Public Schools Facilities and Operations

Location

Florida

Published Date

Mar 24, 2026

Closing Date

May 6, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

ITB# CIP/260548

Original Source

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Project Description

Main

Agency
City of Ocala

Status
Active

Fiscal Year
2026

Primary Contact
Eileen Marquez

Title
ITB# CIP/260548 CONSTRUCT- Auxiliary Apparatus Storage for Fire Station #7

Secondary Contact

Number
ITB# CIP/260548

Tertiary Contact

Type
Invitation to Bid

Department
Purchasing

Online Submissions
No

Project Estimate

Piggyback Solicitation
No

Insurance Required
No

Bid Bond Required
Yes

Bid Bond Amount
5%

Performance Bond Required
No

Performance Bond Amount

Construction Bond Required
No

Construction Bond Amount

Scope of Services
ITB# CIP/260548 CONSTRUCT- Auxiliary Apparatus Storage for Fire Station #7

Pre-Bid Meeting Exists (Physical Attendance):

Mandatory: No

Date: 4/14/2026, 10:00:00 AM EST, at City of Ocala Fire Station #7, 885 SE 31st St., Ocala, FL, 34471

BACKGROUND
1. This project consists of the construction of a new pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) approximately 7,500 sf, to serve as auxiliary apparatus storage for the City of Ocala Fire Station #7 located at 885 SE 31st St. Ocala, FL 34471. The new construction will include but not limited to metal panel siding combined with partial mesh exterior siding, additional canopies, exterior signage, and one enclosed shop area within the structure equipped with a rolling door and designated work bench space.
2. Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete this project per the Exhibits.
3. NON-MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING AND SITE VISIT: Refer to the listing for the pre-bid meeting date, time, and location.

EXPERIENCE AND LICENSING REQUIREMENT, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
1. Licensing Requirement: Bidder must be a Licensed General Contractor; licensed in the State of Florida, to submit a bid for this project.

2. Experience Requirement: Bidder must possess (5) years’ experience in providing building construction.

3. Awarded Vendors shall comply with all applicable provisions of Section 787.06, Florida Statutes. Specifically, all non-governmental Vendors shall provide the City of Ocala with an affidavit signed by an officer or a representative under penalty of perjury attesting that the non-governmental entity does not use coercion for labor or services as defined in Section 786.06(2), Florida Statutes).
If not previously provided, the affidavit may be downloaded from https://www.ocalafl.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/29503 and must be notarized.

PRICING AND AWARD
1. Bidder must upload a completed Price Proposal with their response. Bidder must bid on all line items.

2. Bids will be received on a lump sum basis. Lump sum amount must include all direct and indirect costs to complete the project.

3. Award will be made to the lowest bidder meeting all requirements outlined herein. Alternate items will be reflected in bid price.

4. As an add alternate, pricing will be provided for an exhaust removal system serving the Apparatus Bay to be evaluated for review and may be included in the final scope.

5. AMOUNTS DUE TO THE CITY. Contractor/Vendor must be current and remain current in all obligations due to the City during the performance of services under the Agreement. Payments to Contractor/Vendor may be offset by any delinquent amounts due to the City or fees and/or charges owed to the City.
The requirements for this listing are outlined in the exhibits

Dates(All times are listed as EST )

Broadcast Date
3/24/2026 12:00 PM EST

Question End Date

Sample Due Date

Due Date
5/6/2026 2:00 PM EST

Bid Opening Date

Question End Date Reminder Notification
0 Day(s)

Sample Due Date Reminder Notification
0 Day(s)

Due Date Reminder Notification
0 Day(s)

Pre-Bid Meetings

Total: 1 (All times are listed as EST )

Date	Time	Mandatory	Location
4/14/2026	10:00 AM	No	Pre-Bid Meeting Exists (Physical Attendance): Mandatory: No Date: 4/14/2026, 10:00:00 AM EST, at City of Ocala Fire Station #7, 885 SE 31st St., Ocala, FL, 34471

Shortlist Meeting

Total: 0 (All times are listed as EST )

Date

Time

Location

Documents

Total: 4

Type	Name	Description	File Type
Invitation for Bid	ITB CIP260548 CONSTRUCT- Auxiliary Apparatus Storage for Fire Station 7 - Exhibit A - Scope of Work.pdf	Invitation for Bid	PDF
Invitation for Bid	ITB CIP260548 CONSTRUCT- Auxiliary Apparatus Storage for Fire Station 7 - Exhibit B - Price Proposal.xlsx	Invitation for Bid	Excel
Invitation for Bid	ITB CIP260548 CONSTRUCT- Auxiliary Apparatus Storage for Fire Station 7 - Exhibit C - Specifications.pdf	Invitation for Bid	PDF
Invitation for Bid	ITB CIP260548 CONSTRUCT- Auxiliary Apparatus Storage for Fire Station 7 - Exhibit D - Plan Set.pdf	Invitation for Bid	PDF

Commodity Codes

Total: 5

Code	Description
[909-30]	Building Construction (Not Otherwise Classified)
[912-38]	Construction Services, Hazardous Waste (Incl. Site Management)
[909-22]	Building Construction, Non-Residential (Office Bldg., etc.)
[914-84]	Trade Services, Construction (Not Otherwise Classified)
[914-84]	Trade Services, Construction (Not Otherwise Classified)

Publications

Total: 0

Publication

Date

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

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