The project will consist of Interior & Exterior architectural improvements including, but no limited to, new flooring, wall treatments, and ceilings. Renovations also include new restroom accommodations., located at 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, FL 32803. Bids must be accompanied by a bid bond, certified check or cashier's check made out to the City of Orlando, or other security as provided by law, in an amount not less than 10% of the total base bid. Bidders must be appropriately licensed Florida Contractors pursuant to Chapter 489, Part I Florida Statutes to be considered responsible bidders and eligible to be awarded a contract. Questions will be answered in accordance with Article 5 of the Instruction to Bidders,replies will be given at a later date. Upon award of contract, the Low Bidder shall be required to provide Performance and Payment Bonds in the amount of the Contract Price. The Surety must be licensed to do business in the State of Florida, must be included on the United States Department of the Treasurys Listing of Approved Sureties, and must have at least an A- rating in accordance with the most current A.M. The Bidder must, at the time of bid opening, submit the name(s) of the registered State of Florida Pre-Apprenticeship/Apprenticeship Program provider(s) that it will utilize The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities, to reject any or all Bids, or to re-advertise for Bids. Awards, if made, will be to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder whose bid is most advantageous to the Owner, price and other factors considered. Question End Date 7/2/2021 5:00 PM Written questions must be received by: July 2, 2021 @ 5:00 PM Local Time. Plans, Specifications & Contract Documents will be open to public inspection after 2:00 PM, June 14, 2021. Documents can be downloaded from the City’s VendorLink website at the following web link https://vendorlink.cityoforlando.net. If you have any questions you can contact the Procurement and Contracts Division at 407-246-2291 If either or both the MBE/WBE goals are not met, MBE/WBE "good faith" documentation must also be provided at the time of bid opening. The VBE Participation form is provided in the Supplementary Conditions