South County Fleet Renovation

The County of Sarasota is soliciting bids from qualified general contractors to renovate and improve the South County Fleet maintenance and support facilities. The scope includes interior office renovations, commercial garage space upgrades with new HVAC, and exterior siding replacement using an Optiliner‑type system. Contractors must demonstrate recent experience on comparable projects, possess the required licenses and bonding capacity, and comply with extensive insurance and safety requirements. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and must be completed within 180 calendar days. • Minimum of two interior office renovation projects (≥2,500 sf each) and two garage renovations (≥2,500 sf each) with HVAC. • Minimum of two siding replacement projects (≥2,500 sf, ≥2 stories) using specified wall system. • At least one referenced project must have a construction cost ≥ $750,000. • Required performance and payment bonds (100% of contract) for bids ≥ $200,000. • Letter of Bondability ≥ $1,000,000 required. • Insurance: Workers’ Comp, $1 M commercial general liability, $1 M auto liability, $2 M umbrella. • Substantial Completion deadline: 180 days; liquidated damages $500/day for delay. • Preference given to local/American businesses, but not applicable due to grant funding.