Polk County BID 26-372 Saddle Creek New Office and Maintenance Buildings
Polk CountyCounty · Bartow, FL- Due
- Sep 23, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Primary contact
- Fran McAskill
- (863) 534-6757
The 30-second brief
Polk County is soliciting bids for the construction and installation of a new office building and maintenance building at Saddle Creek Park in Lakeland, FL. The scope of work involves labor, permitting, and supervision for civil, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, structural, and architectural services. Key technical features include Insulated Metal Panels (IMP) and a pre-engineered metal building system. Bidders must be a State of Florida Certified Building Contractor (CBC) or General Contractor (GC) with at least five years of business history. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit are scheduled for August 11, 2026. The estimated construction cost is $4,340,439.00 and a public construction bond is required. Bids are due via sealed parcel to the Procurement Division by the deadline.
Sealed bid submittal, Construction of office and maintenance buildings
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Summary
Polk County is soliciting bids for the construction and installation of a new office building and maintenance building at Saddle Creek Park in Lakeland, FL. The scope of work involves labor, permitting, and supervision for civil, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, structural, and architectural services.
Key technical features include Insulated Metal Panels (IMP) and a pre-engineered metal building system. Bidders must be a State of Florida Certified Building Contractor (CBC) or General Contractor (GC) with at least five years of business history. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit are scheduled for August 11, 2026. The estimated construction cost is $4,340,439.00 and a public construction bond is required. Bids are due via sealed parcel to the Procurement Division by the deadline.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Sealed bid submittal, Construction of office and maintenance buildings
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Public Construction Bond
- CBC or GC License
- References
- Superintendent Resume
- Local Business Tax Receipt
- Submit to
- Bartow, Florida
- Scope location
- Lakeland, FL
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Polk County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 23, 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: Bartow, Florida. For questions, contact Fran McAskill.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Polk 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 Fran McAskill at (863) 534-6757. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Sealed bid submittal, Construction of office and maintenance buildings. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Polk County?
All active and historical solicitations from Polk County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Polk County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
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: Public Construction Bond, CBC or GC License, References, Superintendent Resume, Local Business Tax Receipt. Review the full document from Polk 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: Lakeland, FL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.