Active SLED Opportunity · FLORIDA · POLK STATE COLLEGE
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Polk State College seeks a qualified design-build firm for renovation of a facility to establish a welding training program. The project includes design, construction, and compliance with federal grant requirements, with proposals due June 17, 2026.
Florida Commerce has awarded a federally funded Florida Job Growth Workforce Training grant to Polk State College to expand its existing Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machining program and establish a new Welding program in support of the regional aerospace industry. The grant includes funding for facility renovations at the Polk State Clear Springs Advanced Technology Center (310 Technology Dr, Bartow, FL 33830) to create welding instructional space by December 31, 2027. The College intends to establish an internal completion deadline earlier than this date. The College, through this Request for Qualifications (RFQ), seeks a qualified design-build firm to provide comprehensive design and construction services for this renovation effort. This project will be executed in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements. The selected design-build team will be responsible for delivering a complete, turnkey project, including architectural and engineering design, permitting, construction, and commissioning. Firms must demonstrate relevant experience with similar educational or industrial training facilities, as well as the capacity to comply with federal grant regulations, including but not limited to procurement standards, labor compliance, and applicable safety and accessibility requirements. **Project Type**: RFQ - Request for Qualifications (Formal) **Source ID**: PU.AG.USA.1768923.C17921026 **Piggyback Contract**: No **Question Acceptance Deadline**: 06/03/2026 04:30 PM EDT **Questions are submitted online**: Yes **Bid Submission Type**: Electronic Bid Submission **Additional Bidding Instructions**: All questions and proposals must be submitted electronically via BidNet Direct **Owner Organization**: Polk state College **Reference Number**: 0000425037 **Pricing**: No Pricing **Bid Documents List**: | Item Name | Description | Mandatory | Limited to 1 file | |---|---|---|---| | Bid Documents | Documents defining the proposal | Yes | No |
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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