# Dept of Management Services Florida #ITB 26-05

Hospital Wing Retrofit for a Hurricane Special Needs Shelter

**Posted:** October 14, 2025
**Respond By:** November 10, 2025
**Identifier:** ITB 26-05
**NAICS:** 236220, 238210, 238290

Gadsden County is seeking a licensed general contractor to convert a hospital wing into a hurricane Special Needs Shelter.
- **Government buyer:** Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners, Purchasing Office.
- **Project location:** Gadsden County Community Hospital, Quincy, Florida.
- **Requested service:** General contracting for the shelter retrofit, including window and door replacement, wind and impact protection, and installation of a backup-power transfer switch. Quantity and part numbers are not specified.
- **Key requirements:** Florida general-contractor licensure; work must follow engineering specifications and meet applicable Florida Building Code and Miami-Dade impact standards. The contractor must coordinate with the Engineer of Record and provide permitting, quality control, safety monitoring, and project documentation.
- **Schedule and completion:** Substantial completion is required within 90 consecutive calendar days after the Notice to Proceed, followed by 30 days for final completion and acceptance. Extensions may be allowed for unforeseeable delays; liquidated damages are $750 per day for delays beyond the schedule.
- **Funding:** A $460,000 state legislative grant administered through the Florida Division of Emergency Management funds the project; this is the stated grant amount, not necessarily the final contract value.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No product manufacturers, OEMs, or construction vendors are named. The named organizations are Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners, Gadsden County Community Hospital, and the Florida Division of Emergency Management.

### Description

Gadsden County is seeking bids from Florida-licensed general contractors to retrofit a wing of Gadsden County Community Hospital in Quincy, Florida, to function as a Special Needs Shelter. The construction project is funded through a Florida Division of Emergency Management legislative appropriation, grant number F00100. The solicitation includes engineering studies, drawings and specifications, required forms, and a draft contract. Bids were due November 10, 2025.

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