Opportunity
MyVendorLink #ITB FAC/270024
Replacement of Discovery Science Center Exterior Steel Stairs
Posted
October 09, 2026
Respond By
November 04, 2026
Identifier
ITB FAC/270024
NAICS
238190, 332323
The City of Ocala is seeking a contractor to replace the Discovery Science Center’s exterior stairs with a hot-dip galvanized steel system. - Buyer: City of Ocala, Purchasing Department, Ocala, Florida, Marion County. - Procurement: Solicitation ITB FAC/270024 for removal of the existing exterior stair assembly and delivery, fabrication, and installation of one replacement stair system. - Product: One hot-dip galvanized steel exterior stair system, including landings, guardrails, handrails, and required anchorage. No part number or OEM is specified. - Vendors named in the notice: DF Interactive LLC, Dodge Data & Analytics LLC, Empire Construction Management LLC, and NOUVEAU CONSTRUCTION LLC are listed as planholders; the notice does not identify them as the selected contractor or product manufacturers. - Contractor qualifications and requirements: A valid Florida General Contractor’s License and at least five years of experience fabricating or installing exterior metal stair systems are required. The contractor must obtain applicable permits at no additional cost to the City. - Schedule and delivery: Work must begin within five calendar days after notification. Substantial completion is required within 30 calendar days, with final completion within 14 calendar days after substantial completion. Materials lead time may not exceed two weeks; the notice to proceed is issued after materials are confirmed received.
Description
The City of Ocala is seeking bids to remove the existing exterior stair assembly at the Discovery Science Center and provide, fabricate, and install a new hot-dip galvanized steel stair system. The system includes landings, guardrails, handrails, and all anchorage. The contractor must hold a valid Florida General Contractor’s License and have five years of experience fabricating or installing exterior metal stair systems. Substantial completion is due within 30 calendar days, with final completion due within 14 calendar days after substantial completion; the contractor is responsible for obtaining applicable permits at no additional cost to the City.