Bids for security fencing project due by May 20, 2026.

INVITATION TO BID
FKAA PROJECT NUMBER 1190-24A
STOCK ISLAND R.O. REHABILITATION PHASE I  SECURITY FENCING
Proposals for the SIRO Security Fence will be received electronically via e-Builder by the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA) until 2:00 p.m., local time on May 20, 2026 and then will be publicly opened via FKAAs online Bid Portal in e-Builder. Members of the Public are welcome, but not required to attend the electronic bid opening at the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority Administration Building located at 1100 Kennedy Drive, Key West, FL 33040. Any bids received after the time and date specified will not be considered.
This project consists of installing approximately 2380 linear feet of 8-tall security fencing around the perimeter of the Stock Island Reverse Osmosis treatment plant. The new fence will also include two (2) 4-wide pedestrian gates and one (1) 6-wide pedestrian gate. All fencing and gates must conform to the security requirements of the Department of Defense United Facilities Criteria (UFC), the Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute (CLFMI) security fencing recommendations, and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) guidelines for the physical security of water and wastewater utilities, all of which are contained in the provided specifications.
Drawings and Specifications may be obtained from the following locations: 1) Demand Star by Oniva at 
www.demandstar.com/supplier; 2) call toll free 1-800-711-1712; or 3) www.fkaa.com under Bid Opportunities. Drawings and Specifications are also available via e-Builders Bid Portal for this projectwhich can be found at:
https://gateway.app.e-builder.net/app/bidders/landing?accountid=e5e862df-cb0c-4877-9672-
15008ea20457&projectid=15255756-327d-4687-92a4-bd448bc54211&bidpackageid=eadfc237-2198-4a73-ae5e-1bb21a31d968
A Prebid Meeting is scheduled through Microsoft Teams on April 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM, see immediately below for meeting information:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/26258833400192?p=eQ36dSjRX2Fu0IKzsu
The meeting can also be attended by phone:
Dial in by phone
+1 850-792-4985
Phone conference ID:745 086 897#
Meeting ID:262 588 334 001 92
Passcode:id7UB2j8
Each proposal must be submitted on the prescribed form and accompanied by a copy of certified check or bid bond executed on the prescribed form, payable to the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority, in an amount not less than 5 percent of the amount bid. A copy of the certified check must be attached to the bid proposal in e-builder.
The Contract, if awarded, will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest single lump sum/unit cost price proposal, with consideration of any Alternate(s) accepted by the FKAA.
The successful Bidder will be required to furnish the necessary additional bond(s) for the faithful performance of the Contract, as prescribed in the Contract Documents.
All bid bonds, contract bonds, insurance contracts, and certificates of insurance shall be either executed by or countersigned by a licensed resident agent of the surety or insurance company having his place of business in the State of Florida, and in all ways complying with the insurance laws of the State of Florida. Further, the said surety or insurance company shall be duly licensed and qualified to do business in the State of Florida.
In order to perform public work, the successful Bidder shall hold or obtain such Contractors and Business Licenses as required by State Statutes.
Before a Contract will be awarded for the work contemplated herein, the FKAA will conduct such investigation as is necessary to determine the performance record and ability of the apparent low bidder to perform the size and type of work specified under this Contract. Upon request, the Bidder shall submit such information as deemed necessary by the FKAA to evaluate the Bidders qualifications.
Firms are hereby placed on formal notice that neither the FKAA Board of Directors, nor any employees of the FKAA are to be lobbied either individually or collectively concerning this project.
The FKAA reserves the right to reject all Proposals where the FKAA deems rejection to be in its best interest, or to reject any Proposal not in compliance with the Contract Documents. The FKAA reserves the right to waive any informalities and irregularities in said Proposals.
Dated this 23rd day of April 2026.
FLORIDA KEYS AQUEDUCT AUTHORITY
By: David Hackworth, P.E.
Director of Engineering
04/25/26 - KWC
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