Dept of Management Services Florida #50150343

Construction of Hurricane Safe Room Facility for Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative

This opportunity involves the construction of a hurricane safe room facility for the Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative in Wewahitchka, Florida. - Government Buyer: - Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative (in association with the Florida Department of Management Services) - Scope of Work: - Construction of one hurricane safe room building - Includes parking area, stormwater management system, and all related infrastructure and utilities - Funding: - Estimated construction cost: $4,238,317 - Funded by Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR), and owner contributions - Requirements: - Bidders must comply with all relevant state and local contractor licensing and registration requirements - Mandatory pre-bid meeting required for all bidders - Substantial completion required within 540 days and final completion within 570 days from Notice to Proceed - Liquidated damages of $500 per day for late completion - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Construction services for a hurricane safe room and associated site work (1 unit) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Project must meet all applicable building codes for hurricane safe rooms - Strict timeline and penalty for late completion

Description

This project involves the construction of one hurricane safe room building, parking area, stormwater management system, and all associated infrastructure components and utilities in Wewahitchka, FL. The project includes substantial completion within 540 days and final completion within 570 days from the Notice to Proceed. Bids are to be submitted by 3:00 pm Central Time on Monday, August 10, 2026, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. The estimated cost of construction is $4,238,317, funded by HMGP, CDBG-DR awards, and owner contributions.

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