Opportunity
MyVendorLink #ITB# CIP/260548
Construction of Auxiliary Apparatus Storage Building for Fire Station #7 in Ocala, FL
March 24, 2026
May 06, 2026
ITB# CIP/260548
236220, 238190, 238290
This opportunity involves the construction of a new auxiliary apparatus storage building for Fire Station #7 in Ocala, FL. - Government Buyer: - City of Ocala, Purchasing Department - Scope of Work: - Construction of a pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) of approximately 7,500 sq ft - Features include metal panel siding, partial mesh exterior siding, additional canopies, exterior signage, and an enclosed shop area with a rolling door and workbench space - Optional exhaust removal system may be evaluated for inclusion - Contractor Requirements: - Must be a licensed general contractor in Florida with at least 5 years of building construction experience - Compliance with Florida Statutes Section 787.06 regarding labor coercion - 5% bid bond required - Award Criteria: - Award to the lowest qualified bidder - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named for materials or equipment - Location: - Fire Station #7, 885 SE 31st St., Ocala, FL - Notable Requirements: - All labor, materials, and equipment must be provided by the contractor - Project includes both building construction and associated site features
Description
The City of Ocala is soliciting bids for the construction of a new pre-engineered metal building approximately 7,500 sq ft to serve as auxiliary apparatus storage for Fire Station #7. The project includes metal panel siding, partial mesh exterior siding, canopies, exterior signage, and an enclosed shop area with a rolling door and workbench space. Contractors must be licensed general contractors in Florida with at least 5 years of building construction experience. Bids are due by May 6, 2026, and the award will be made to the lowest qualified bidder.