Bid #26-45. Contact: purchasing@baycountyfl.gov. Bay County, Panama City, Florida. INTRODUCTIONThe Bay County Board of County Commissioners (County) seeks bids from qualified vendors to renovate the rotunda (entrance way) at the Bay County Government. Due Jun 23 (3 days left).
INTRODUCTIONThe Bay County Board of County Commissioners (County) seeks bids from qualified vendors to renovate the rotunda (entrance way) at the Bay County Government Center located at 840 W. 11th Street, Panama City, Florida 32401. This project will remove the existing ceramic tiled rotunda area and connecting areas (approximately 4,524 square foot) and replacing it with a slip-resistant durable exterior coating system. Work includes, but is not limited to, removal of existing ceramic tile and mortar, heavy grinding of substrate with dust protection measures, application of a specific primer with sand aggregate, installation and polishing of the specific concrete levelling base system, final finish system is a specific blend of colors (matrix) with a UV resistant topcoat and with heavy integral slip resistant granules, installation of new recessed door mats, monumental stairs are to be removed and replaced with a short ADA ramp divided by 2 small dividers/planters with illuminated handrails. The facility will be fully occupied, and the work is to be done in up to four phases to maintain a safe full-time operational facility. At least two of the three main building entrances shall remain open with a clear path of egress at all times. All work shall be completed in accordance with the scope of work (Exhibit 2) and Florida Architects, Inc. project manual (Exhibit 3). MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETINGA MANDATORY Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at 10:00 am (CDT) Tuesday June 2, 2026 in the Board of County Commissioners Purchasing Department, at 840 W. 11th Street, Suite 2500, Panama City, Florida 32401. Note: Respondents shall attend the pre-bid meeting. Any respondent who fails to attend will be deemed non-responsive and automatically disqualified from further consideration. The purpose of this meeting is to familiarize respondents with the project and answer questions.
Bay County issued this construction opportunity in Panama City, Florida, referenced as solicitation number 26-45. Responses are due by June 23, 2026. Questions can be directed to purchasing@baycountyfl.gov.
Bay County in Panama City, Florida is using this solicitation to procure construction work. Public buyers typically advertise this kind of work as an Invitation for Bids (IFB), Request for Proposals (RFP), or Request for Qualifications (RFQ), depending on whether the selection is price-driven, qualifications-driven, or both. Bidders responding to a construction solicitation in Florida are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, hold any state license or trade certification required for the scope of work, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.
Federal-aid funding flowing through programs such as the Federal Highway Administration, FEMA, or the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act brings additional compliance requirements on solicitations like this one, including Davis-Bacon prevailing wage, Buy America provisions where applicable, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals set by the issuing agency. PublicBidSearch indexes this solicitation alongside other open bids in Florida so contractors and vendors can compare active opportunities by category, agency, or location without monitoring each procurement portal individually.
To submit a bid for this IFB, review the full solicitation documents for Bay County's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the June 23, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Direct questions about scope or specifications to purchasing@baycountyfl.gov before the agency's question cut-off date. Vendors that have not previously contracted with Bay County should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.
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