# Hernando County Opengov #23-T00040/26

Hernando County Pre-Qualification Pool for Construction Services Under $500,000

**Posted:** May 13, 2026
**Respond By:** June 29, 2026
**Identifier:** 23-T00040/26
**NAICS:** 236220, 238990

Hernando County, Florida is seeking to expand its pre-qualified contractor pool for construction projects valued at $500,000 or less.
- Government Buyer:
  - Hernando County Procurement Department, Florida
- Opportunity Details:
  - Contractors may apply to be pre-qualified as General Contractors or Specialty Licensed Contractors
  - Four categories of contractor qualifications; vendors may apply for multiple categories
  - Multiple contractors will be awarded per category; the same contractor may be selected for more than one category
  - New contractors can join the pool every six months; previously qualified contractors remain eligible
  - Work authorizations are issued to the lowest quote responders for each project
- Products/Services Requested:
  - General Contractor Construction Services (projects under $500,000)
  - Specialty Licensed Contractor Construction Services (projects under $500,000)
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Contractors must hold appropriate licenses, insurance, and bonding
  - Compliance with anti-human trafficking laws is required
  - Local vendor eligibility affidavits must be submitted
- No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation.

### Description

Hernando County, Florida is soliciting qualifications from contractors to provide construction services as General Contractors or Specialty Licensed Contractors for projects valued at $500,000 or less. This solicitation is a refresh of a pre-qualified pool originally released in May 2023, allowing new contractors to be added every six months. Qualified contractors will be selected by a committee and may be requested to submit quotes for specific projects. The county intends to award multiple contractors per category and will issue work authorizations to the lowest quote responders.

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