Awarded vendors
- Estes Home and Construction, LLC
Description
This contract involves the design‑build construction of a new 4,967‑square‑foot fire‑rescue facility for Wakulla County, Florida. The project includes a concrete foundation, steel and metal framing, metal roofing, new HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems, as well as extensive site work such as debris removal, fence removal, asphalt paving, driveway construction, and utility connections. Funding is fully state‑sourced ($1,926,172) with a fixed‑price award to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. The procurement process was open competition, required a 5 % bid bond for bids over $250 k, and mandated performance and payment bonds covering 100 % of the contract amount, along with specific insurance and E‑Verify certifications. The contract schedule mandates commencement within five days of the Notice to Proceed, substantial completion within 270 days, and final completion within 300 days, with liquidated damages for delays.