FDC-CM20007 Lake CI Modernization Project

ADVERTISEMENT TO BID FOR CONSTRUCTION
AJAX BUILDING COMPANY LLC, AS CM FOR
STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT REQUESTING QUALIFICATIONS TO BID
FROM INTERESTED SUBCONTRACTORS

Friday, May 1, 2026

PREQUALIFICATION AND BID PACKAGES ARE REQUESTED FROM INTERESTED SUBCONTRACTORS BY AJAX BUILDING COMPANY LLC ON BEHALF OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS.

AJAX PROJECT NUMBER: 50000392

PROJECT NAME: FDC-CM20007 Lake CI Modernization Project

PROJECT LOCATION: Lake CI, 19225 US 27, Clermont, FL 34715

PRE-BID MEETING: held via Video Call (TEAMS) on the dates and times noted below. Invitations provided to all interested bidders

Bid Group #2 = May 20, 2026 (Wednesday), at 10am EST
Bid Group #3 = May 20, 2026 (Wednesday), at 1pm EST
Bid Group #4 = May 20, 2026 (Wednesday), at 3pm EST
Bid Group #5 = Warehouse. TBD (To Be Determined)

SITE VISIT: To be scheduled & discussed during pre-bid conference.

BID OPENING:

Bid Group #2 = To be held at 2:00pm EDT on June 03, 2026 (Wednesday), at Ajax’s Offices (19225 US Highway 27, Clermont, Florida 34715)
Bid Group #3 = To be held at 2:00pm EDT on June 04, 2026 (Thursday), at Ajax’s Offices (19225 US Highway 27, Clermont, Florida 34715)
Bid Group #4 = To be held at 2:00pm EDT on June 05, 2026 (Friday), at Ajax’s Offices (19225 US Highway 27, Clermont, Florida 34715)
Bid Group #5 = TBD (To Be Determined)

ESTIMATED OVERALL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET: $130,000,000.00

BID PACKAGES/SCOPES OF WORK:

Bid Group #2 = 01.01- Survey; 01.02- Testing Laboratories Services; 03.01- CIP Concrete; 04.01- Masonry; 05.01- Metals; 08.01- Non-Security Doors, Frames & Hardware; 11.11- Detention Equipment & Furnishings; 32.02- Ext. Improvements (Security Fence).
Bid Group #3 = 07.02- Roofing; 07.04- Metal Panels; 08.03- Non-Security Glass & Glazing; 09.01- Drywall; 21.01- Fire Protection; 22.01- Plumbing; 23.01- HVAC; 27.01- Communications; 28.01- Security Electronic.
Bid Group #4 = 01.77- Final Cleaning; 06.01- Wood, Plastics and Composites; 07.01- Waterproofing; 07.03- Applied Fireproofing; 08.02- Overhead Door; 09.03- Non-Security Acoustical Ceilings & Wall Panels; 09.04- Wood Flooring; 09.05- Carpet & Resilient Flooring; 09.05- Painting; 09.07- Resinous Flooring; 09.08- Access Flooring; 10.01– Miscellaneous Equipment (Specialties); 11.03- Appliances; 12.01- Window Treatments.
Bid Group #5 = Warehouse.

Refer to the AJAX website (below) for further details.

Bidding documents are only made available to pre-qualified subcontractors. Pre-qualification forms and instructions are available on Ajax’s website.

 (https://www.ajaxbuilding.com/subcontractors/).

Bid awards will be made in accordance with Section 255.29, Florida Statutes, and AS DETAILED IN THE SPECIFIC BID PACKAGE.

Please visit AJAX’s website for additional Bid Package specific information:

Subcontractor Bidding Opportunities – Lake CI Mental Health Unit ( https://www.ajaxbuilding.com/bidding-opportunities