The Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners is awarding a fixed‑price construction contract for a new 8,640 GSF Emergency Operations Center (plus a 672 SF mechanical yard) at 15 Oak Street, Crawfordville, FL. The scope includes complete general‑contracting services: site work, foundations, structural concrete and steel, exterior CMU masonry, interior finishes, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire‑protection (no sprinkler system), door hardware, acoustic treatment, and all required permitting, testing, and commissioning. The project is funded in part by a federal grant and must comply with extensive federal, state, and local regulations (E‑Verify, Davis‑Bacon, anti‑human‑trafficking, etc.). The contract value is budgeted at $7.25 million, with a 5 % bid bond and 100 % performance bond requirement. The award is a single‑vendor, firm‑fixed‑price contract with a 540‑day completion window and liquidated damages of $2,500 per day for late substantial completion.
• Full‑scope general‑contracting for a new municipal emergency operations building (≈ 8,600 GSF).
• Required compliance with federal grant provisions, E‑Verify, Davis‑Bacon wage determinations, and a range of safety/quality certifications.
• Fixed‑price award to Riley Palmer Construction; bid deadline was September 30 2024, award posted October 22 2024.