Bid #ITB# ENG/260740. Contact: dwilliams@ocalafl.gov. City of Ocala, Ocala, Florida. ITB# ENG/260740 CONSTRUCT AND INSTALL- Bus Stop Shelters Scope of Work: BACKGROUND 1. The City of Ocala requires the services of a licensed general or building. Due Jul 13 (4 weeks left).
ITB# ENG/260740 CONSTRUCT AND INSTALL- Bus Stop Shelters Scope of Work: BACKGROUND 1. The City of Ocala requires the services of a licensed general or building Contractor to provide all materials, labor, and equipment necessary to complete the construction and installation of fifteen (15) Bus Stop Shelters, as identified in the attached site plans, within Ocala and Marion County, Florida. The proposed bus stops will include shelters provided by the City, lighting packages, and benches. 2. This is a lump sum bid for the complete construction and installation of the Bus Stop Shelters as specified herein, as designed in the attached exhibits. 3. All bids/proposals MUST be electronically submitted by or before the due date under the appropriate solicitation/listing accessed online at www.bidocala.com or www.prorfx.comBids/proposals may not be submitted by any other means other than as described above. The City will NOT accept bids/proposals sent by U.S. Mail, private couriers, fax or email. EXPERIENCE, REFERENCE, AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS 1. Licensing Requirement: Contractor must be a certified licensed general or building Contractor in the State of Florida to submit a bid for this project. Proof of valid licensing per Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations will be verified. 2. Experience Requirement: Contractor must possess a minimum of 5 years’ experience in providing commercial/industrial building construction services. Bidders must provide three (3) work projects completed within this timeframe with bid submission. 3. Reference Requirement: Contractor must provide three (3) verifiable professional references. BOND REQUIREMENTS 1. Bid Bond: Bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid amount must accompany each bid. Bid bond will be uploaded in the section of this listing labeled "Bid Bond." The original document will be maintained by the Bidder unless requested to produce by the City. 2.
City of Ocala issued this construction opportunity in Ocala, Florida, referenced as solicitation number ITB# ENG/260740. It was published on May 18, 2026, and responses are due by July 13, 2026. Questions can be directed to dwilliams@ocalafl.gov.
City of Ocala in Ocala, 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 City of Ocala's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the July 13, 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 dwilliams@ocalafl.gov before the agency's question cut-off date. Vendors that have not previously contracted with City of Ocala should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.
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