**As of October 28, 2023, the project has not yet been awarded. The anticipated date for award is not yet determined. Description: The Board of County Commissioners of Okaloosa County, Florida, is seeking bids from qualified individuals and firms to perform the tasks identified in the scope of services, below. To be qualified, an individual or firm must possess a residential contractor's, building contractor's, or general contractor's license. The proposed project shall elevate a flood prone residential structure at least six (6) feet above the Base flood Elevation (BFE + 6') or the highest known elevation, whichever is higher. The structure is located at 610A&B Sunset Blvd W, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547; in the X Zone but has suffered repeated damage from floods resulting in National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims. Currently, the structure has a Lower Floor Elevation (LFE) of approximately 11.7 feet NAVD88, according to the best available data for ground elevation from the United States Geologic Survey and Google Earth elevation profile. The BFE is approximated to be at 12.4' NAVD88, estimated using information for transect 41 in FEMA's effective Flood Insurance Study (FIS) as the best available data to determine the elevation. The scope of work includes building and site preparations, along with the disconnection and reconnection of utilities. The structure shall be elevated on stem walls and individual piers on a continuous footer and a new concrete slab shall be placed under the elevated structure. Construction of appropriate means of ingress and egress shall be provided and all utilities and equipment shall also be elevated to the required height. The habitable areas of the original structure shall be elevated and the non-habitable areas (if any) shall be converted to storage or parking. The project shall be designed and constructed in compliance with the Florida Building Code, ASCE 24-14 or the latest edition, NFIP standards in 44 CFR, Part 60 and/or local floodplain ordinances or any other applicable local regulations. The project shall provide protection against a 100-year storm event. Activities shall be completed in strict compliance with Federal, State, and Local applicable rules and regulations. LAST DAY FOR QUESTIONS: August 1, 2023 @ 3:00 PM Okaloosa County will transmit to all plan holders of record an Addenda in response to written questions received no later than seven (7) days prior to Bid Opening date. Oral statements may not be relied upon and will not be binding or legally effective. The total project cost is $197,925.