Description: The project consists of providing full construction of a new 5,115 SF building connecting to the existing EOC building. The principle features of this project include performing site development measures, full construction of a new structure, establishing connectivity between both structures, and landscaping improvements. Highlands County's Local Preference Policy and Women/Minority Business Preference Policy will apply to the award of this Bid. Please see the Highlands County Board of County Commissioners Purchasing Manual with an effective date of June 21, 2022. The County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Bids or any parts thereof, and the determination of this Award, if an Award is made, will be made to the most responsive and responsible Bidder whose Bid and qualifications indicate that the Award will be in the best interest of the County. The County reserves the right to waive irregularities in the Bid. To receive consideration, a Bidder must submit a Bid on all Work. A Bid Bond in an amount of five percent (5%) of the Bid must be included on Bids over one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00). If the successful Bid is greater than two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000.00), a Public Construction Bond will be required. An Irrevocable Letter of Credit may be considered in lieu of the Public Construction Bond depending on its verbiage. The Bidder must be a Licensed to do this work in the State of Florida. The Bid must be accompanied by evidence of the Bidder's qualifications to do business in the State of Florida. The principal features of the Project are: To provide full construction of a new 5,115 sf building connecting to the existing EOC building. The successful bidder shall be responsible for providing all materials, equipment, and labor for performing all work necessary and as required by the contract documents. The principle features of this project include performing site development measures, full construction of a new structure, establishing connectivity between both structures, and landscaping improvements. The County does not discriminate upon the basis of any individual's disability status. This non-discrimination policy involves every aspect of the Board's functions, including one's access to, participation, employment or treatment in its programs or activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation as provided in the Americans with Disabilities Act or Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, should contact Human Resources, ADA Coordinator at: 863-402-6500 (Voice), or via Florida Relay Service 711, or by e-mail: hrmanager@highlandsfl.gov. Requests for CART or interpreter services should be made at least 24 hours in advance to permit coordination of the service. Question Deadline 10/01/2024 at 5:00 PM ET Questions to be submitted to Purchasing Designated Contact: Stacy Quillen, Sr. Procurement Analyst Email: SQuillen@HighlandsFL.Gov Direct Line: (863) 402-6526