About this opportunity
AI summaryManatee County seeks qualification proposals for Construction Management at Risk services for the Judicial Center chiller replacement. Pre-construction services require photographic and video condition assessments, milestone cost estimates, and comprehensive project scheduling, while construction duties encompass rigging, hoisting, equipment removal and installation, and closeout deliverables. Eligible proposers include individuals, corporations, partnerships, and legal entities authorized to conduct business in Florida. Interested proposers must submit sealed proposals in person or via express mail to the Manatee County Building in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, by 11:00 AM ET on December 10, 2026. Bidders must attend a mandatory information conference and site tour on October 29, 2026, after submitting a background waiver form by October 21, 2026. Questions are due by November 17, 2026, and an evaluation committee will score responsive submissions based on criteria including proposer and team experience. The contract term is for one year, with 100 percent payment and performance bonds required upon award.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Manatee County BCC
- Solicitation No.
- 26-R091109DJ
Scope of work
- Pre-construction phase services including assessments, cost estimates, and project schedules
- Construction phase services including rigging, hoisting, and lifting operations for chiller replacement
- Provision of new chiller equipment with a 10-year manufacturer-backed warranty
- Submission of as-built documentation, warranty information, training materials, and commissioning reports
- Coordination of after-hours work and courthouse blackout periods to maintain continuous facility operations
- Preparation and maintenance of progress reports, submittal logs, and issue logs
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Proposer & Team's Experience | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Authorized to do business in the State of Florida
- Experience successfully completing comparable central plant projects
- Demonstrated ability to perform work within a secured facility while maintaining continuous building and courthouse operations
- Experience coordinating after-hours work, approved courthouse blackout periods, and phased sequencing
Documents to include with your response
- Form 1 Acknowledgement of Addenda
- Form 2 Proposal Signature Form
- Form 3 Public Contracting and Environmental Crimes Certification
- Form 4 Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form
- Form 5 Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Form 6 Truth-in Negotiation Certificate
- Form 7 Scrutinized Company Certification
- Form 8 Insurance Statement
- Form 9 Indemnity and Hold Harmless
- Form 10 Anti-Human Trafficking Affidavit
Key dates
- Exhibit 3 Background Waiver Form due
- 5:00 PM, Wednesday, October 21, 2026
- Mandatory Information Conference
- 9:00 AM, October 29, 2026
- Mandatory site tour
- immediately following the Information Conference on October 29, 2026
- Questions due
- November 17, 2026 by 5:00 PM ET
- Proposals due
- December 10, 2026, by 11:00 AM ET
How to submit
- Method
- In-person or express mail (UPS / FedEx)
- Instructions
- Delivered to Manatee County Building, Procurement Division, 9000 Town Center Parkway, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202. Include one bound original marked 'ORIGINAL' and one unencrypted electronic copy on USB flash drive or CD in PDF or MS Office format.
Contract details
- Term
- one year
- Place of performance
- Lakewood Ranch, FL / Bradenton, FL
- Insurance and bonding
- Coverage includes Builder's Risk, Cyber Liability, Hazardous Materials, Hazardous Waste Transportation with Endorsement MCS-90, Liquor Liability, and Garage Keeper's Liability. A bid bond/certified check is required with the proposal, and Payment and Performance Bonds equal to 100% of the contract price under Florida Statutes § 255.05.