County of Okaloosa - Facilities & Parks New Supply Warehouse Building - ITB FM 04-27 (2026)
Okaloosa CountyCounty · Okaloosa County, FL- Due
- Oct 28, 2026
- 12 days left
- Posted
- Oct 6, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Amanda Maxwell
- (850) 306-5131
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The Board of County Commissioners of Okaloosa County, FL, is seeking a qualified contractor to construct a new supply warehouse building for the Facilities & Parks Department at 5489 Old Bethel Rd, Crestview, FL 32536. The project includes site preparation, grading, foundation work, utility connections, metal warehouse construction, and MEP installations. Key requirements involve compliance with local, state, and federal building codes, ADA standards, Florida Building Code (FBC), and OSHA regulations, along with energy-efficient HVAC, LED lighting, backup generator, and plumbing. The contract requires a 5% bid bond, performance bond, payment bond, and adherence to E-Verify, drug-free workplace, and Buy America provisions. The submission deadline is October 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM, with questions due by October 20, 2026. A non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for October 15, 2026.
Building construction cost, HVAC equipment & install, Electrical equipment & install, Plumbing equipment & install
Lowest responsive and responsible bidder
SUMMARY
The Board of County Commissioners of Okaloosa County, FL, is seeking a qualified contractor to construct a new supply warehouse building for the Facilities & Parks Department at 5489 Old Bethel Rd, Crestview, FL 32536.
The project includes site preparation, grading, foundation work, utility connections, metal warehouse construction, and MEP installations. Key requirements involve compliance with local, state, and federal building codes, ADA standards, Florida Building Code (FBC), and OSHA regulations, along with energy-efficient HVAC, LED lighting, backup generator, and plumbing. The contract requires a 5% bid bond, performance bond, payment bond, and adherence to E-Verify, drug-free workplace, and Buy America provisions. The submission deadline is October 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM, with questions due by October 20, 2026. A non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for October 15, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest responsive and responsible bidder
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Building construction cost
- HVAC equipment & install
- Electrical equipment & install
- Plumbing equipment & install
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
17- Bid bond
- Vendor FEIN
- Sam.gov Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
- Cage code
- Solicitation acknowledgement
- Drug-free workplace certification
- E-Verify compliance certification
- Cone of silence certification
- Indemnification and hold harmless certification
- Lobbying certification
- Government debarment and suspension certification
- Scrutinized company certification
- Federally grant funded project certification
- List of references
- Public entity crime certification
- Anti-human trafficking affidavit
- Draft agreement review
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/myokaloosa
- Duration
- 12 months
- Scope location
- Crestview, FL
- Reported agency
- County of Okaloosa
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this Bid from Okaloosa County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 28, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/myokaloosa. For questions, contact Amanda Maxwell.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Okaloosa County in FL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Amanda Maxwell at (850) 306-5131. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Building construction cost, HVAC equipment & install, Electrical equipment & install, Plumbing equipment & install. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest responsive and responsible bidder" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Okaloosa County?
All active and historical solicitations from Okaloosa County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Okaloosa County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of October 28, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Bid bond, vendor FEIN, Sam.gov Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), Cage code, solicitation acknowledgement, drug-free workplace certification, E-Verify compliance certification, cone of silence certificat. Review the full document from Okaloosa County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Crestview, FL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.