This contract called for a comprehensive wind‑retrofit of the Southeast Volusia Family YMCA in Edgewater, FL. The work involved demolishing and replacing exterior windows, doors, louvers, and the roof with hurricane‑rated components, securing all necessary permits, and delivering a fully inspected, FEMA‑compliant facility. Although a single bid of $399,900 was received from A.G. Pifer and recommended for award, the City Council later rejected the award and ordered a rebid, leaving the project cancelled for the time being.
• Scope: removal of existing fenestration and roof, installation of hurricane‑rated windows, doors, louvers, and a metal roof system.
• Funding: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) – grant No. DR‑4337‑78‑R.
• Procurement: Invitation to Bid (ITB 20‑PR‑008) issued August 5 2020; bid deadline October 6 2020; award recommendation October 13 2020; council rejection November 4 2020.
• Timeline: work required to be completed within 150 calendar days of Notice to Proceed, no later than May 30 2021, with final close‑out by June 30 2021.
• Requirements: performance/bonding, insurance, drug‑free workplace certification, E‑Verify, debarment compliance, and adherence to Florida Building Code and FEMA conditions.