The Villages Community Development Districts is seeking bids for the provision of temporary housing and an apparatus bay to support uninterrupted operations at Fire Station #51 during an active renovation. The contractor will be responsible for providing fully turnkey temporary housing and an apparatus bay, including all materials, labor, engineering, permitting, delivery, installation, setup, anchoring, utility readiness, maintenance, and final removal of the temporary facilities. The temporary housing must accommodate eight firefighters and include bunk rooms, restroom facilities, kitchen, dining, and day room areas, designed to meet specified wind-load and safety requirements. The apparatus bay must provide a clear-span structure suitable for fire equipment, including overhead doors, lighting, egress, and all related structural and safety components.
• The initial term of service for the temporary housing and apparatus bay is fourteen months, commencing upon acceptance by the District, with optional month-to-month extensions if the renovation exceeds the anticipated schedule.
• The contractor must meet defined milestones for permitting, setup, substantial completion, and final completion, while maintaining site safety, cleanliness, environmental compliance, and emergency response availability throughout the project duration.
• Performance is subject to inspection, liquidated damages for delays, and strict adherence to contract requirements and industry best practices.
• The contractor must be a Certified Installer and have a minimum of 5 years’ experience with projects of similar size and scope.
• The contractor must also have MOT Certification, Intermediate or engage consultant with intermediate level certification.