City of Inverness seeks bids for Fire Station Bay Door Replacements.

0228 SACRN INV ITB 2026-01-FD
DATE: February 28, 2026
Project Number: 2026-01-FD
 
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Inverness will receive sealed bids for removal and installation of Fire Station Bay Door Replacements project.
 
All contractors licensed by the State of Florida are hereby invited to submit a bid on the above referenced project. Bids will be received until 2:00pm on March 16, 2026, in the City Clerks Office, located on the 2nd floor of the City of Inverness City Hall, 212 West Main Street, Inverness, Florida 34450. Bid submittals will be opened at __at 2:05pm on March 16, 2026__in a public meeting on the 1st floor of the Inverness Government Center at 212 W. Main Street, Inverness, FL. For more information, contact City Clerk Susan Jackson (352) 726-2611 x1007. There will be a mandatory pre-bid meeting at 2:00PM on March 12, 2026 with the Fire Chief onsite at the fire station located at: 105 S Apopka Ave Inverness, FL 34452. All bidders are required to attend the pre-bid meeting in order to be considered.
 
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: All work for the Project shall be in accordance with the Specifications prepared by the Owner. Bids shall be submitted for furnishing, delivering and installing all materials, equipment and services, including labor for the work, which generally involves the following activities:
 
1. Removal and replacement of 5 (five) complete bay door assemblies to include powder coated panel doors (both sides), operator with remote, entry keypads where existing, black weatherstripping, struts, lock, track and hardware, springs, photo eyes, double end stiles etc. for the following approximate door sizes:
 Quantity 2 (two) 213 x 101 door. Powder Coat Color: Carmine Red #RAL-3002 (Doors #1 & 2)
 Quantity 1 (one) 140 x 141 door. Powder Coat Color: Carmine Red #RAL-3002 (Door #3)
 Quantity 2 (two) 122 x 101 door. Powder Coat Color: Carmine Red #RAL-3002 (Doors #4 & 5)
 
2. Bay door #2, which is the second door from left on front of station (213 x 101 approximate size) installation must maintain no less than 10 clearance height from the front to the back of the bay.
 
3. Contractor is responsible for final fit/size.
 
4. Wind rating, etc. will be consistent with the Florida Building Code requirements.
 
5. The address for the fire station is 105 S. Apopka Avenue, Inverness, FL 34452.
 
6. Site visit is mandatory for pre-bid meeting review of site as contractors are responsible for all conditions as they exist onsite. Please call to schedule additional site visits by contacting the Fire Chief at (352) 726-2611 x1701.
 
The Owner reserves the right to adjust the scope and limits of construction at any time during the bidding or execution of the Work.
 
CONTRACT TIME: Construction time to achieve Substantial Completion is 60 consecutive calendar days from the date of the Notice to Proceed, with an additional 30 consecutive calendar days to achieve Final Completion (90 days total).
 
Bid Package: Bid packages may be obtained electronically by contacting the office of the City of Inverness City Clerk.
 
City of Inverness City Clerk
212 W Main St
Inverness, FL 34450
Phone: (352) 726-2611 ext. 1007
E-mail: sjackson@Inverness.gov
 
All bids shall be prepared using the Bid Package and Specifications. Addenda will be sent via e-mail to all plan holders up to seventy-two (72) hours before the Bid closing time. The Owner is not responsible for delivery of addenda to prospective bidder.
 
The City of Inverness reserves the right to waive formalities, waive any technical defects, reject any and all bids, and accept any bid which represents the lowest and best offer to the City.
 
/s/ Eric C. Williams
Eric C. Williams
City Manager
Published February 28, 2026.