Active SLED Opportunity · FLORIDA · VILLAGES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS, FL

    Temporary Housing and Apparatus Bay for Fire Station #51 - Rebid

    Issued by Villages Community Development Districts, FL
    educationInvitation For BidVillages Community Development Districts, FLSol. 270254
    Open · 23d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    23
    due Jul 16, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Jun 11, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    Villages Community
    education
    NAICS CODE
    236220
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    The Villages Community Development Districts seek bids for turnkey temporary housing and an apparatus bay to support Fire Station #51 during renovation. The project includes delivery, setup, permitting, and removal of facilities accommodating eight firefighters. Mandatory pre-bid conference on June 23, 2026. Bids due July 16, 2026.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    270254
    Type / RFx
    Invitation For Bid
    Status
    open
    Level
    education
    Published Date
    June 11, 2026
    Due Date
    July 16, 2026
    NAICS Code
    236220AI guide
    State
    Florida
    Agency
    Villages Community Development Districts, FL

    Description

    The Scope of Work requires the contractor to provide fully turnkey temporary housing and an apparatus bay to support uninterrupted operations at Fire Station #51 during an active renovation. The contractor is responsible for all materials, labor, engineering as required, permitting, delivery, installation, setup, anchoring, utility readiness, maintenance (if applicable), and final removal of the temporary facilities. The District will provide utility connections and limited site preparation, while all other elements necessary for a complete and operational installation are included in the contractor’s responsibilities.

    The temporary housing must accommodate eight firefighters and include bunk rooms, restroom facilities, kitchen, dining, and day room areas, designed to meet specified wind-load and safety requirements. The apparatus bay must provide a clear-span structure suitable for fire equipment, including overhead doors, lighting, egress, and all related structural and safety components. All facilities must comply with applicable codes, safety regulations, and the site plans prepared by Clymer Farner Barley, with any discrepancies addressed prior to construction.

    The initial term of service for the temporary housing and apparatus bay is fourteen months, commencing upon acceptance by the District, with optional month-to-month extensions if the renovation exceeds the anticipated schedule. The contractor must meet defined milestones for permitting, setup, substantial completion, and final completion, while maintaining site safety, cleanliness, environmental compliance, and emergency response availability throughout the project duration. Performance is subject to inspection, liquidated damages for delays, and strict adherence to contract requirements and industry best practices.

    Project Details

    • Reference ID: 26B-024
    • Department: DPM-Construction
    • Department Head: TBD (TBD)

    Important Dates

    • Questions Due: 2026-06-30T20:00:00.000Z
    • Pre-Proposal Meeting: 2026-06-23T14:00:00.000Z — Community Watch Office, 1135 Bonita Blvd, The Villages, FL 32162

    Meetings & Milestones

    EventDateLocation
    Public Opening2026-07-16T19:15:00.000ZLarge Conference Room located at 3571 Kiessel Road The Villages, FL 32163 Microsoft Teams Meeting ID: 211 443 567 165 402 Passcode: 5rG9XD98 Teleconference +1 (872) 239-8225 Phone Conference ID: 467 628 330#

    Evaluation Criteria

    • FINANCIAL RATING OF INSURANCE COMPANIES

      All insurance companies must have financial rating of A- or higher by A.M. Best Company, Inc. with the exception of self-insured insurance companies.

    • INVITATION TO BID

      The Villages Community Development Districts is requesting bids for Temporary Housing and Apparatus Bay for Fire Station #51 - Rebid. Sealed bids will be received by the Purchasing Department located at 3571 Kiessel Road, The Villages, Florida 32163, bid packets can also be submitted electronically via the OpenGov Procurement Portal, and will be accepted until 3:00 pm on Thursday, July 16, 2026 for “ITB #26B-024”. Only the vendors’ names of all timely received bids shall be read aloud and recorded at the Public Opening. Suppliers have the option to receive the bid results by submitting a Public Records request to the District Clerk’s office DistrictClerk@DistrictGov.org. A Notice to Respondents including the bid results will also be issued within 2-3 business days and will be posted on both OpenGov and the District websites.

      Respondents shall take careful notice of the following conditions of this Invitation to Bid:

      • Submissions by fax, email or other electronic media (excluding OpenGov) will not be accepted under any circumstances. Late submissions will not be accepted under any circumstances.
      • Submitters may withdraw and/or replace bids at any time until the deadline for submission of bids.
      • All questions received by 4:00 pm on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 will be considered. Questions will not be answered over the phone. Questions must be in writing and emailed to Veronica Salazar at veronica.salazar@districtgov.org or submitted through the OpenGov Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/districtgov/projects/270254
    • BID BOND

      A satisfactory bid bond executed by a surety insurer authorized to do business in Florida and the Respondent (Principal) should identify applicable District(s) as the Owner/Obligee, in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the bid and shall be submitted with each response. No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days subsequent to the solicitation opening without the written consent of the District.

    • MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

      • MOT Certification, Intermediate or engage consultant with intermediate level certification • Minimum of 5 years experience

    • SURETY LETTER
      • PROJECT AGREEMENT - A satisfactory letter of intent to bond executed by each Respondent identified as the Principal and an acceptable surety, in an amount no less than one hundred and fifty percent (150%) of the bid amount shall be submitted with each response and identify applicable District(s) (see below) as the Owner/Obligee.
    • COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE

      The vendor/contractor shall maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance at a limit of liability not less than $1,000,000 each occurrence and a $2,000,000 annual aggregate. Due to the nature of the work involved, consultants performing program and/or contract management services are required to maintain $1,000,000 each occurrence and $1,000,000 annual aggregate. The coverage shall not contain any endorsement(s) excluding nor limiting product /completed operations, independent contractors, broad form property damage, X-C-U Coverage, contractual liability or cross liability. The self-insured retention or deductible shall not exceed $50,000.

      • Additional Insured Endorsement. The vendor/contractor shall endorse all Districts as an “Additional Insured” on the Commercial General Liability Insurance with a CG 2010 Additional Insured – Owners, Lessees, or Vendors, and CG 2037. Or they may provide a CG 2026 Additional Insured – Owners, Lessees, or Vendors – Scheduled Person or Organization endorsement, or similar endorsement providing equal or broader “Additional Insured” coverage. In addition, the vendor/contractor shall endorse all Districts as an “Additional Insured” under their Commercial Umbrella/Excess Liability as required herein. *
      • Waiver of Subrogation Endorsement. The vendor/contractor shall provide a waiver of subrogation in favor of the District, contractor, subcontractor, architects, or engineers for each required policy providing coverage during the life of this contract. When required by the insurer or should a policy condition not permit the contractor to enter into a pre-loss agreement to waive subrogation without an endorsement, then the contractor shall notify the insurer and request the policy be endorsed with a waiver of transfer of rights of recovery against others, or an equivalent endorsement. This waiver of subrogation requirement shall not apply to any policy that includes a condition specifically prohibiting such endorsement, or voids coverage should the contractor enter into such an agreement on a pre-loss basis.
    • Description

      The Village Center Community Development District is requesting submittals for the Temporary Housing and Apparatus Bay for Fire Station #51 - Rebid. Qualified firms wishing to respond to “ITB #26B-024 Temporary Housing and Apparatus Bay for Fire Station #51 - Rebid” must provide all equipment, labor and materials described in this document and documents provided by Clymer Farner Barley, whether directly or through subcontractors/subconsultants. This does not, however, limit the use of subcontractors or subconsultants.

      **NOTE: Certification Requirement
      Upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed, the awarded Contractor shall provide a valid Florida State Certified Installer license. This certification is not required at the time of bid submittal.

      The intent of this ITB is to procure a qualified, professional Contractor with a minimum of five (5) years of experience performing projects of similar size and scope to provide temporary housing and an apparatus bay for Fire Station #51 on a turnkey basis. The Contractor shall provide any additional engineered plans, all required permitting, material submittals, delivery, setup and removal. Owner shall provide electrical, plumbing and sewer connections/disconnects, associated permitting and minimal site preparation (Owner permitting shall be for utility connections only). District reserves the right to award this ITB as deemed necessary, prudent and in the best interest of the District. Bid evaluation to determine the lowest and most responsive and responsible respondent will include the Bid total and respondent(s) References.

      Substantial completion within four hundred fifty (450) consecutive calendar days and final completion within four hundred eighty (480) consecutive calendar days from the date specified in the Notice to Proceed.

    • PAYMENT/PERFORMANCE BONDS

      In accordance with Florida Statutes Section 255.05, the awarded Respondent (Principal) shall, before commencing the work, execute and record in the public records of the county where the improvement is located, a payment and performance bond with a surety insurer authorized to do business in Florida as surety. The amount of the Payment and Performance Bonds shall be one hundred percent (100%) of the contracted amount. The awarded Respondent (Principal) is responsible for recording the bonds with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of which the project is located (Sumter, Lake or Marion County). Upon bond submittal, the awarded Respondent (Principal) may be asked to furnish to the District the recording information for the bonds to evidence that the Respondent has met the requirements of Florida law.

    • SCOPE OF WORK

      The project consists of providing Temporary Housing and an Apparatus Bay, including delivery, setup, use, and removal, together with all materials and services necessary to establish operational housing with a fully functional kitchen with major appliances (refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher and microwave) and an apparatus bay for eight (8) Village Public Safety Department Firefighters and associated equipment during the renovation of Village Public Safety Department Fire Station #51.

      The Temporary Housing and Apparatus Bay shall be provided for an initial term of fourteen (14) months, commencing upon completion of structure(s) setup and acceptance by the District. The Contractor shall have up to sixty (60) days to complete permitting and setup, unless otherwise extended in accordance with the Agreement.

      If the Fire Station #51 renovation extends beyond the initial fourteen (14) month term, the District may, at its sole discretion, extend the term on a month-to-month basis at the firm monthly unit price submitted on the Supplemental Services Form. Any such extension shall be governed by all terms and conditions of the Agreement.

      Location and setup shall be in accordance with the bid documents and the site plan prepared by Clymer Farner Barley (CFB). (See Exhibit C)

      It is the intent of these specifications to describe a complete project fully acceptable to the District. Even though certain details may have been unintentionally omitted, the Supplier shall nonetheless perform all work necessary to complete the project to the highest industry standards and acceptable to the District.

      All materials and workmanship shall be first class and shall conform to the highest industry standards or the specifications, whichever requirements are more stringent.

      Contractor shall provide all equipment, labor, materials, temporary facilities, delivery, setup, anchoring, ramps, steps, removal preparation, removal, etc. to fully provide turnkey housing and an apparatus bay. Owner will provide electricity, water and sewer connections and minimal site preparation/leveling for housing site, apparatus bay setup shall be on an existing asphalt parking lot area. Temporary Housing and Apparatus Bay shall be fully equipped for electrical, water and sewer connections to be completed, any additional materials, supplies, etc. to complete preparation for the connections shall be provided at the expense of the Contractor. 

      Contractor shall provide the following Housing and Apparatus Bay or District approved equivalent.

      Housing - Delivery/Removal (See Exhibit A):

      • 24’X56’ Type V with 146 MPH Wind Load (“minimum sizing or larger”), 4 Bunk Rooms, Restroom, Kitchen, Dining Area and Day Room.
        • Adjustable Steps (Delivery and Installation)
        • Ramp (Delivery and Installation)
        • HVAC Filter Replacement Program (To be included)
        • Delivery, Blocking, Anchoring and Level of Building
        • Skirting
        • Plans/Drawings for Permitting
        • Any other items required to fully establish temporary housing (Turnkey)
        • Beds, tables, desks, recliners, etc. are not required items and will be provided by the District
        • Fire Station Alerting systems, Fire Alarm and Fire Sprinkler systems are not required with this solicitation and will be the responsibility of the District

      Apparatus Bay - Delivery/Removal (See Exhibit B):

      • Clearspan A-Frame 50’X33’ Wide (“minimum sizing or larger”)
        • Single Steel Door W/Pushbar
        • Illuminated LED Exit Sign
        • Overhead Door 14’X14’
        • High Bay LED 33 A-Frame Kit
        • Delivery, Setup & Anchoring
        • Plans/Drawings for Permitting
        • Any other items required to fully establish Apparatus Bay (Turnkey)

      Site Prep:

      The District will provide the site prep required to meet the specifications for the typical foundation design needed for the temporary housing unit.

      Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all required permits and bonds if required prior to installation.

      Any discrepancies on the drawings shall be immediately brought to the attention of the Owner and Engineer before commencing any work. No field changes or deviations from design are to be made without prior approval of the Owner and notification to the Engineer.

      Contractors shall protect existing facilities, structures, and utility lines from damage. Contractor shall protect work, adjacent property, and the Public. Contractor is solely responsible for damage or injury due to his neglect.  

      Rubbish, trash, garbage, litter, or other such material shall be deposited into sealed containers. Materials shall be prevented from leaving the premises through the actions of wind or storm water discharge into drainage ditches or waters of the state.

      All construction shall be stabilized at the end of each working day; this includes back filling of trenches for utility construction and placement of gravel or bituminous paving for road construction.

      All material removed by the Contractor shall be disposed of in a legal manner.

      All materials spilled, dropped, washed or tracked from vehicles or equipment onto roadways or into storm drains must be removed as soon as possible.

      Guarantee is not made that all existing underground utilities are shown or that the location of those shown are entirely accurate. Finding the actual location of any existing utilities is the Contractor’s responsibility. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to contact the various utility Companies which may have buried or aerial utilities within or near the construction area before commencing any work in the vicinity. Furthermore, the Contractor shall be fully responsible for any and all damages due to the Contractor’s failure to exactly locate and preserve any and all underground utilities. The Owner or Engineer will assume no liability for any damage sustained or cost incurred because of the operations in the vicinity of existing utilities or structures, nor the temporary bracing and shoring of same. If it is necessary to shore, brace, swing or relocate a utility, the utility Company or Department affected shall be contacted and their permission obtained regarding the method to use for such work.

      Contractor shall have available at the job site at all times, one copy of the construction documents, including plans, specifications, and special conditions and copies of any required construction permits. Contractor shall provide the District with a copy of all required permits and proof of all inspections with a passing status.

    • MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE

      A pre-bid conference will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 promptly at 10:00 am. Interested Contractors are to meet at:
      Community Watch Office, 1135 Bonita Blvd, The Villages, FL 32162.
      Suppliers are required to attend the MANDATORY on-site pre-bid conference for a clear understanding of the project. Only those Suppliers who are present at the MANDATORY on-site pre-bid conference will be permitted to submit a bid in response to this solicitation. Supplier's failure to attend the MANDATORY on-site pre-bid conference shall result in the non-acceptance/rejection of a bid submittal from Supplier. For directions, please contact Veronica Salazar at veronica.salazar@districtgov.org.

    • BUSINESS AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY INSURANCE

      The vendor/contractor shall maintain Business Automobile Liability Insurance at a limit of liability not less than $1,000,000 each occurrence. Coverage shall include liability for owned, non-owned, and hired automobiles. In the event the contractor does not own automobiles, the contractor shall maintain coverage for hired and non-owned auto liability, which may be satisfied by way of endorsement to the Commercial General Liability policy or separate Business Auto Liability policy.

      • Additional Insured Endorsement. The vendor/contractor shall endorse all Districts as an “Additional Insured” on the Business Automobile Liability Insurance with a CA 0449 or similar endorsement providing equal or broader “Additional Insured” coverage. In addition, the contractor shall endorse all Districts as an “Additional Insured” under the contractor’s Commercial Umbrella/Excess Liability as required herein. *
      • Waiver of Subrogation Endorsement. The contractor shall provide a waiver of subrogation in favor of the District, contractor, subcontractor, architects, or engineers for each required policy providing coverage during the life of this contract. When required by the insurer or should a policy condition not permit the contractor to enter into a pre-loss agreement to waive subrogation without an endorsement, then the contractor shall notify the insurer and request the policy be endorsed with a waiver of transfer of rights of recovery against others, or an equivalent endorsement. This waiver of subrogation requirement shall not apply to any policy that includes a condition specifically prohibiting such endorsement, or voids coverage should the contractor enter into such an agreement on a pre-loss basis.
    • WORKER'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE AND EMPLOYERS LIABILITY INSURANCE

      The contractor, any sub- consultants or subcontractors, shall maintain their own Worker’s Compensation Insurance and Employers Liability in accordance with Florida Statute Chapter 440. In case any class of employees engaged in hazardous work at the site of the operations is not protected under the Worker’s Compensation statute, the Vendor shall provide and cause each sub consultant or subcontractor to provide adequate insurance for the protection of its employees not otherwise protected. The Vendor must provide a Certificate of Insurance (COI) showing Worker’s Compensation coverage or must provide an exemption certificate issued by the State of Florida showing that the Vendor is exempt from Worker’s Compensation insurance requirements. (NOTE: Elective exemptions or coverage through an employee leasing arrangement will be on a case-by-case basis).

    • TERM AGREEMENT BONDS

      Any awarded Suppler may be asked to execute and record a Payment/Performance Bond complying with the requirements of Florida Statutes Section 255.05 for any individual project with a value exceeding the $200,000.00. In such event, the awarded Respondent (Principal) shall, before commencing the work, execute and record in the public records of the county where the improvement is located, a payment and performance bond with a surety insurer authorized to do business in Florida as surety. The amount of the Payment and Performance Bonds shall be one hundred percent (100%) of the contracted amount. The awarded Respondent (Principal) is responsible for recording the bonds with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of which the project is located (Sumter, Lake or Marion County). Upon bond submittal, the awarded Respondent (Principal) may be asked to furnish to the District the recording information for the bonds to evidence that the Respondent has met the requirements of Florida law.

      All bond related fees/expenses are the sole responsibility of the vendor

      Applicable Districts:

      Village Center Community Development District

      Sumter Landing Community Development District

    • PRE-BID CONFERENCE

      A pre-bid conference will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 promptly at 10:00 am. Interested Contractors are to meet in the parking lot of Community Watch Office, 1135 Bonita Blvd, The Villages, FL 32162. Suppliers are not required to attend the on-site pre-bid conference for a clear understanding of the project, but it is highly suggested they do attend. For directions, please contact Veronica Salazar at veronica.salazar@districtgov.org.

    • ON-SITE VISITS

      Contractors are encouraged to visit the location(s) to get a better understanding of what is required and the location of the project.

    • LOCATION-SPECIFIC WORK REQUIREMENTS
      • Any grass and landscaping damaged at the project site by Contractor shall be repaired to District Standards. Contractor is responsible for all repairs of damage to District standards.
      • A staging site will be supplied for parking of equipment, workmen’s parking, for storing materials and supplies and for debris containers. The staging site must be adequately protected from any potential damage caused by any of the aforementioned, concrete, asphalt and structure of any kind.
      • All areas are to be kept safe for workers and residents. Contractor is responsible for initiating, maintaining and supervising all safety precautions in accordance with all safety laws and regulations at the project site. Appropriate construction signage with penalties for trespass of non-construction visitors are to be posted. This includes the installation of safety cones, barricades, and safety ribbon if needed to safely secure the location.
      • All material and products shall be mixed and applied in strict conformance to the manufacturer's instructions or the requirements of the specifications, whichever requirements are more stringent.  All processes, systems, and procedures shall be executed in strict conformance to the manufacturer's instructions, the highest industry standards, or the specifications, whichever requirements are more stringent.
      • Contractor shall have all current local, state and federal licenses as required to perform the work.
      • Contractor shall acquire the necessary permits.
      • Contractor is responsible for all utility locates. All repairs of damage to utilities not properly located are the responsibility of the Contractor.  It is the Contractor’s responsibility to identify any overhead and underground utilities, or any pre-existing conditions, that may impact construction, and avoid said utilities, etc. during the course of construction. The supplier is responsible for any repairs and/or damages to said utilities, etc., and should hold full responsibility for the cost of said repairs and/or damages.
      • Contractor will be responsible for demolition and construction according to the specification contained herein to include all materials, labor, and the permitting required to complete the project in a timely and professional manner.
      • The Contractor may subcontract certain procedures or operations with the written approval of the District Management.  Proof of proper licensing and insurance to be provided upon request. The Contractor is held responsible for any work performed by any subcontractor engaged.
      • Parking for construction employees will be designated and discussed during the Pre-con meeting. Suppliers may only park in designated areas.
      • Contractor shall be responsible for the legal disposal of all empty containers (pails, buckets, drums, bags, etc.)
      • Contractor shall provide debris containers for the storage and disposal of any material, which shall be located in the approved staging area. Debris being placed into dumpsters shall be bagged or placed in closed containers before disposal. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to supply or maintain such containers/bags. The use of District debris containers (garbage cans and dumpster) for any refuse disposal by the Contractor is strictly prohibited unless the District has granted authorization of such use.
    • UMBRELLA OR EXCESS LIABILITY INSURANCE

      The contractor shall maintain either a Commercial Umbrella or Excess Liability Insurance at a limit of liability not less than $2,000,000 each occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate. The contractor shall endorse all Districts as an “Additional Insured” on the Umbrella or Excess Liability Insurance, unless the Commercial Umbrella/Excess Liability Insurance provides coverage on a pure “True Follow- Form” basis, or the District is automatically defined as an additional protected person. Any self-insured retention or deductible shall not exceed $50,000.

    • FORMS & SPECIFICATIONS

      Submitters are required to use the official “BID FORMS”, and all documents itemized herein are to be submitted. Any variation from the minimum specifications must be clearly stated on the BID FORMS and explained in detail on the EXCEPTION / DEVIATION FORM.

      Bids may be considered subject to rejection if, in the sole opinion of the District, there is a serious omission, unauthorized alteration of form, an unauthorized alternate Bid, incomplete or unbalanced unit price, or irregularities of any kind. The District may reject as non-responsive, any or all Bids where Respondents fail to acknowledge receipt of Addenda as prescribed.

    • NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) REQUIREMENTS:

      SITE CLEANLINESS AND CONDITION

      Contractor shall keep the premises free from accumulations of waste materials, rubbish, litter, landscape debris, construction debris, and other materials resulting from the work. All areas shall be maintained in a neat, clean, and orderly condition at all times. The Contractor and its workers shall remain aware of site conditions and maintain a professional appearance throughout the duration of the project. All work areas shall comply with all applicable safety requirements for pedestrian and vehicular traffic.

      As much as possible, all areas shall be kept free of litter, landscape debris, and construction debris. It is understood that during routine performance of the work, the Contractor and its workers are expected to continuously monitor site conditions and maintain a clean and professional appearance.

      At the completion of each workday, the Contractor shall remove all waste materials, rubbish, debris, tools, construction equipment, machinery, and surplus materials from and about the premises and roadways, leaving the site clean and ready for acceptance by the District. Contractor shall be solely responsible for the removal and proper disposal of all debris generated from the project site.

      The Contractor shall provide debris containers for the storage and disposal of materials, which shall be placed only in approved staging areas. Debris placed into dumpsters shall be bagged or placed in closed containers prior to disposal. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for supplying and maintaining such containers and bags. Use of District debris containers, including garbage cans and dumpsters, by the Contractor is strictly prohibited unless expressly authorized by the District.

      The Contractor shall provide proper documentation of legal disposal of debris and all documentation necessary to comply with the requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit held by the District.

      If the District Representative determines that deficiencies in site cleanliness or maintenance exist, the Contractor shall be issued a twenty-four (24) hour or seventy-two (72) hour notice, depending on the severity of the deficiency. The Contractor shall correct all deficiencies at no cost to the District. If the Contractor fails to comply within the specified timeframe, the District reserves the right to engage a third party to complete the required cleanup or corrective work, and all associated costs shall be charged to the Contractor.

      All grassed areas, District property, and residential property damaged during the course of the work shall be repaired or replaced by the Contractor prior to final completion of the work. The Contractor shall also be responsible for protecting finished surfaces, countertops, fixtures, flooring, and other installed materials from damage during construction activities.

      It should be understood that the District is a continuously growing and changing area. Development and construction activities may periodically cause damage or interrupt routine maintenance operations. Any problems or potential problems observed by the Contractor shall be brought to the attention of the District Representative as soon as possible for appropriate action.

    • PROFESSIONAL OR ERRORS AND OMISSIONS LIABILITY INSURANCE

      The contractor shall maintain a Professional Liability or Errors and Omissions policy at a limit of liability no less than $1,000,000 per claim/loss and $2,000,000 annual aggregate.  The contractor shall endorse all Districts as an “Additional Insured” on the Professional and/or Errors and Omissions Liability Insurance.

      • Additional Insured Endorsement. The contractor shall endorse all Districts as an “Additional Insured” on the Professional or Errors and Omissions Liability Insurance with a “CG 2010 Additional Insured – Owners, Lessees, or Contractors,” or “CG2026 Additional Insured – Owners, Lessees, or Contractors – Scheduled Person or Organization endorsement,” or similar endorsement providing equal or broader “Additional Insured” coverage. In addition, the contractor shall endorse all Districts as an “Additional Insured” under the contractor’s Commercial Umbrella/Excess Liability as required herein. *
      • Waiver of Subrogation Endorsement. The contractor shall provide a waiver of subrogation in favor of the District, contractor, subcontractor, architects, or engineers for each required policy providing coverage during the life of this contract. When required by the insurer, or should a policy condition not permit the contractor to enter into a pre-loss agreement to waive subrogation without an endorsement, then the contractor shall notify the insurer and request the policy be endorsed with a waiver of transfer of rights of recovery against others, or an equivalent endorsement. This waiver of subrogation requirement shall not apply to any policy that includes a condition specifically prohibiting such an endorsement, or voids coverage should the contractor enter into such an agreement on a pre-loss basis.
    • NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED):

      STORMWATER DISCHARGES ASSOCIATED WITH CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY

      The Contractor shall provide the following stormwater controls prior to any earth-disturbance and throughout the duration of the project through completion, per the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Compliance Inspection Manual.

      • Install erosion and sediment controls
      • Provide natural buffers or equivalent sediment controls
      • Install perimeter controls
      • Minimize sediment track-out
      • Control discharges from stockpiled sediment or soil
      • Minimize dust
      • Minimize the disturbance of steep slopes
      • Preserve topsoil
      • Minimize soil impact
      • Protect storm drain inlets
      • Requirements applicable only to sites using these specific stormwater controls (Conveyance channels, Sediment basins, Treatment chemicals & Dewatering practices)
      • Stabilization Requirements
      • Pollution prevention requirements
      • Emergency spill notification
      • Fertilizer discharge restrictions 

      All costs and expenses incurred by District pursuant to this section shall be deducted from monies due, or which may become due to Contractor for its obligations herein.

      The provisions of this paragraph are cumulative to all other provisions of the Agreement and it is not intended that any deductions in payment taken pursuant to this paragraph shall diminish or waive District’s right to declare the Contractor in default in accordance with applicable provisions of the Agreement.

    • CYBER LIABILITY INSURANCE

      REQUIRED FOR ALL SERVICES - The contractor shall maintain Cyber Liability Insurance at a limit of liability no less than $1,000,000 per claim/loss and $1,000,000 annual aggregate. Coverage shall include, at minimum, network security liability, data breach liability, social engineering and funds transfer fraud. The self-insured retention or deductible shall not exceed $50,000.

    • HOW TO SUBMIT A BID

      Submit electronically via the OpenGov Procurement Portal or a complete bid submittal packet (1 original and one (1) copy (for a total of 2) and one (1) electronic copy on a new USB flash drive) with all required documents as itemized and included herein to be submitted in a sealed envelope, on the outside of which shall be prominently marked with the following identification ITB #26B-024 with the name and address of the submitter. The bid submittal should be neat, professional in appearance and bound appropriately for the document’s thickness. The original document shall have original signatures and clearly noted with ORIGINAL on the cover. Submittals can also be mailed or hand delivered to the Purchasing Department at 3571 Kiessel Road, The Villages, FL 32163, by the date and time set forth in the timeline.

    • RESPONDENT RESPONSIBILITY

      Submitters are fully and completely responsible for the labeling, identification and delivery of their bid submittals. The Purchasing Department will not be responsible for any mislabeled or misdirected submissions, nor those handled by delivery persons, couriers, or the U. S. Postal Service.

      • Submissions shipped by express delivery, or in overnight or courier envelopes, boxes, or packages must be prominently marked on the outside of such envelopes, boxes or packages with the sealed bid identification.
      • Any envelopes, boxes, or packages, which are not properly labeled, identified, and prominently marked with the sealed bid identification, may be inadvertently opened upon receipt, thereby invalidating such bids and excluded from the official bid opening process.
      • Invitation by the Villages Community Development Districts to Respondents is based on the recipient’s specific request and application to https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/districtgov or as the result of response by the public to the legal advertisements required by State and District law. Firms or individuals submit their responses on a voluntary basis, and therefore are not entitled to compensation of any kind.
      • A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a bid on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity, may not submit a bid on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit bids on leases of real property to a public entity, may not be awarded or perform work as a vendor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in Section 287.017, for CATEGORY TWO for a period of thirty-six (36) months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list.
      • Bid submittals that are incomplete, unbalanced, conditional, obscure, or which contain additions not called for, alterations, or irregularities of any kind, or which do not comply with these documents may be rejected at the sole discretion of the District.
      • Any Respondent opting not to bid shall submit a no-bid response electronically via the OpenGov Procurement Portal and select the "No Bid" option. 
    • INDEMNIFICATION

      The contractor shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless all of the Districts, its offices, agents and employees from and against any and all claims, losses or liability, or any portion thereof, including attorney’s fees and costs, arising from injury or death to persons, including injuries, sickness, disease or death to contractor’s own employees or damage to property occasioned by a negligent act, omission or failure of the contractor.

    • OPERATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

      WORK HOURS

      Work Hours are 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, seven (7) days per week. Contractor will not be expected to work weekends; however, the facility will be available for Saturday and Sunday work if desired. All services shall be scheduled with District designated personnel. Contractor must provide after-hours contact information to the District.

      EMERGENCY SERVICES AND RESPONSE TIME

      Emergency service request response time is to be within 2 hours of initial contact for any and all situations that the District deems necessary. The Contractor shall provide the District with a contact list of employees for emergency response.

      SUPERVISION

      This work will be coordinated with and overseen by a District Representative.  However, this provision in no way excuses the Contractor or relieves in any other way the provision of staffing, labor, equipment, supervision, or execution of the work required by the Contractor under the contract.

      The Contractor shall be or appoint a single point-of-contact for all issues regarding the performance of the agreement.  This representative shall be accessible and available to the District Representative at all times.

      PROOF OF PROPER LICENSE AND INSURANCE

      The District has the right to request proof of current and proper licensing and insurance certification at any time during the term of the contract.  Failure to provide proper documentation may lead to the suspension of the contract until such time that the proper documentation can be provided.  The District has the right to have the contract work completed by another Contractor during this time and all costs incurred by the District shall be deducted from monies due to the Contractor.

      WORKFORCE

      It is desired that the Contractor’s employees be dressed in a uniform fashion with the company identification.  Vehicles as well should be easily identified. A neat and clean appearance should be maintained as much as possible.

      The District reserves the right to approve dress codes for the Contractor’s employees. It is required that the Contractor’s employees be dressed in a uniform fashion with the company identification. A neat, clean, well-groomed appearance should be maintained as much as possible. All Contractor and sub-contractor personnel shall wear personal protective equipment in the performance of their duties to include, but not limited to safety vests, protective eye wear or face shields, respiratory protection as required, gloves and protective clothing. Vehicles as well shall be easily identified.

      Contractor’s employees should be instructed to be helpful and courteous to residents, other employees, and visitors at all times. Contractor shall refer all public inquiries to the District designated personnel.

      Any areas to which Contractor is provided access by means of a key, shall be opened for the purpose of this service only. Immediately upon completion of service the area shall be secured. Areas shall be accessed by Contractor personnel only. Contractor shall provide access to District personnel and District representatives at all times.

      Discovery by the District personnel of wrongful use, such as sleeping, non-contract item storage, smoking, etc., will be referred to the Contractor for immediate appropriate action. The Contractor will not allow the use of tobacco products by any employees in any of the District owned properties.

      PARKING
      Contractors' vehicles and trailers shall be parked where they do not impede traffic or visibility. Contractor vehicles shall be parked in specific areas designated by District personnel.

      MOT REQUIREMENTS

      Appropriate Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) shall be per FDOT specification and used when personnel and equipment will be conducting work in or around traffic or pedestrians.

      Contractor shall have basic and intermediate level FDOT MOT Certified staff on each crew.

      Contractor shall be solely responsible for initiating, maintaining and supervising safety precautions and Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) in accordance with all safety Laws and Regulations for the safety of persons or property in the performance of their work. The Subcontractors shall also conform to the aforementioned requirements. It is the responsibility of the general Contractor to enforce the safety requirements. Proper signage is to be posted and clearly visible for the safety of workers and residents. MOT shall be provided as part of the Bid Documents.

      SAFETY AND PROTECTION

      The Contractor shall be solely responsible for initiating, always maintaining and supervising safety precautions at the work site in accordance with all Local, State and Federal Laws, Regulations and Guidelines for the safety of persons or property in the performance of their work for The District.  All subcontractors and/or consultants utilized by the Contractor shall also conform to these requirements.  It is the responsibility of the Contractor to enforce these safety requirements.

      Contractor shall designate a qualified and experienced safety representative at the site whose duties and responsibilities shall be the prevention of accidents, maintaining and supervising of safety precautions and safety programs. The Contractor shall provide the District with phone numbers, pager numbers, etc. and names of persons to be contacted for safety or repair services outside normal work hours (Normal Work Hours - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Monday through Friday).

      The District shall designate access to the site and the staging area for the project. Designated staging area shall be confined to the work area, as applicable. The staging site shall be used for parking of equipment, Contractor parking and debris containers. The staging site must conform to the same standards as the safety requirements listed above. Contractor shall confine construction equipment, and the operations of workers to the site and other areas permitted by the District and shall not unreasonably encumber the site and other areas with construction equipment or other materials, or other use of existing roads adjacent to the building, which will restrict their use, shall be coordinated with District designated personnel.

      Contractor shall refer to OSHA general industry standards regarding safety operations.

      Contractor is responsible for appropriate construction signage to indicate safety hazards and used at all times in any area necessary for the safety of workers, residents, visitors and others. The identifying notification shall remain in place until the services are complete. Contractor is responsible for signage removal and disposal.

      Contractor will be responsible for the safe unloading of all material onto the District’s site. Contractor shall erect and maintain a six-foot chain link with green windscreen, temporary construction fence around all areas of the construction and/or staging.

      PERSONAL PROTECTION

      All Contractors and Sub-Contractors personnel shall wear appropriate personal protective equipment in the performance of their duties to include vests, protective eye wear or face shields, respiratory protection as required, gloves and protective clothing.

      STAGING
      The designated staging area shall be confined to the work area. The staging site shall be used for parking equipment, Contractor parking, and debris containers. The staging site must conform to the same safety standards described above. Contractor shall confine construction equipment and worker operations to the site and other areas permitted by the District and shall not unreasonably encumber these areas. Use of existing roads adjacent to the building that restricts their use shall be coordinated with District personnel.

      SCHEDULE OF VALUES 

      Firms are required to submit AIA G703 or equivalent (Schedule of Values) and construction schedule for this project.

      CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN 

      After providing written notice of defective work or a failure to meet specifications outlined in the solicitation, the DISTRICT may cause the unacceptable or defective work to be corrected. If the DISTRICT corrects the work, the DISTRICT shall be entitled to deduct from any monies due, or which may become due to CONTRACTOR, the reasonable cost of remedying the defective or unacceptable work. Alternatively, the parties may agree in writing to a corrective action plan (CAP). If the DISTRICT determines that the CONTRACTOR is diligently pursuing the completion of work as is necessary to correct the deficiency in accordance with the CAP, DISTRICT agrees to allow CONTRACTOR to complete correction of the defective or unacceptable work. If the CONTRACTOR, for any reason, fails to perform any portion of the services required of the CONTRACTOR pursuant to this Agreement, the DISTRICT shall be entitled to deduct from any monies due or which may become due to CONTRACTOR the actual expenditures that are spent or would be necessary to complete the services not performed.

      All costs and expenses incurred by DISTRICT pursuant to this section shall be deducted from monies due, or which may become due to CONTRACTOR for its obligations herein. If the costs and expenses exceed the amounts due to CONTRACTOR, then the DISTRICT may recover the same from the CONTRACTOR.

      The provisions of this paragraph are cumulative to all other provisions of the Agreement and it is not intended that any deductions in payment taken pursuant to this paragraph shall diminish or waive DISTRICT’s right to declare the CONTRACTOR in default in accordance with applicable provisions of the Agreement.

      DISTRICT expects immediate and sustained contractual compliance, however, the accumulation of multiple notices under Section 9.1 may result in termination of the Agreement for cause as determined by the DISTRICT, even if the deficiencies described in the notices are corrected.

      SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE 

      The frequencies and guidelines in this Scope of Work are estimated to achieve the desired quality. If they do not, CONTRACTOR shall provide reasonable additional services at no additional cost. Performance shall be measured against these maintenance specifications at DISTRICT's discretion.

      Performance evaluation is based on quality of goods or services delivered, not frequency of tasks performed. DISTRICT will review appearance and quality, evaluate CONTRACTOR performance, and adjust technical maintenance specifications as needed.

      Any damage to DISTRICT property by the CONTRACTOR shall be repaired by the respective tradesmen initiated through the DISTRICT Representative so all warranties remain effective. All billing for said repairs will be directed to the CONTRACTOR responsible for said area and cost of repairs. 

      INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

      Inspection and acceptance of product and workmanship shall be accomplished by the District’s designated personnel. The District will perform inspections and document any conditions resulting from deviations performed by the Contractor under the agreement. Any discrepancies shall be corrected immediately.

      PAYMENT FOR SERVICES / LIQUIDATED DAMAGES / PERFORMANCE

      The Contractor may apply for payment once monthly and shall be on the appropriate form as acceptable by the District. The District will promptly inspect the work and review the application for processing and payment. The contractor shall be assessed liquidated damages in the amount of $1,000.00 per day for every day the project is incomplete after the project completion deadline.

      WORK STANDARDS

      Contractor shall perform all work using the latest industry best practices and standards as applicable to this work.

      ALTERNATE BIDS / APPROVED EQUALS / DEVIATIONS

      The bidder shall be responsible for reading very carefully, and understanding completely, the requirements and the specifications of the items requested.  Any deviation from the specifications listed herein must be clearly indicated, otherwise it will be considered that the items offered are in strict compliance with these specifications and the successful bidder will be held responsible. Therefore, deviations must be explained in detail on the form provided. Any item(s) that does not meet District specifications upon delivery will not be accepted and if the item cannot be brought up to the specifications in a reasonable time, the bidder will be required to compensate the District for the difference in price entailed in utilizing the next qualified bidder.

      WARRANTY / REPAIRS  

      The Contractor warrants that any failure of materials or labor within one (1) year of acceptance by the District shall be replaced or repaired without charge to the District. District shall make sole determination of repair or replacement. Manufacturer’s Warranty to begin upon acceptance and approval. Warranty shall also cover all materials and labor associated with warranty repairs performed on site. The manufacturer’s warranty shall prevail. All other materials and labor shall be warranted as per the preceding paragraph. Warranty on Quality and Workmanship shall be for one (1) year from date of final payment.   

      Only manufacturer’s authorized products or District approved equal shall be used in the services described herein. Paint products shall be warranted and the Contractor shall maintain a record of all warranted products. The record of warranted products shall be made available for review by the District at all times.

      DAMAGES

      Contractor shall assume full responsibility for any damage to any such land or property, or to the owner or occupant thereof, or of any adjacent land or areas resulting from the performance of the Work. All damages (if any) shall be the responsibility of the Contractor and shall be corrected at the Contractor’s expense.

      PAYMENT SCHEDULE 

      Contractor to submit invoices to AccountsPayable@districtgov.org upon approvals and acceptance by the District for work per the agreed upon schedule. All service will be invoiced as completed and submitted to the District’s designated personnel office. Approval by District Staff prior to payment is required. Payment for services described herein shall be inclusive and final with no additional cost to the District.

    • EXAMINATION OF BID DOCUMENTS

      Each Respondent shall carefully examine the Drawings and/or Specifications and other applicable documents and inform himself/herself thoroughly regarding any and all conditions and requirements that may in any manner affect cost, progress or performance of the work to be performed under the Contract. Ignorance on the part of the Respondent will in no way relieve him/her of the obligations and responsibilities assumed under the Contract.

      Should a Respondent find discrepancies or ambiguities in, or omissions from, the Drawings and/or Specifications, or should he/she be in doubt as to their meaning, he/she shall at once notify the Purchasing Department, in writing.

    • BUILDER'S RISK INSURANCE

      Required for all projects when a new building is being constructed from the ground up. The contractor, prior to notice to proceed or commencement of work, whichever occurs first, shall obtain Builder’s Risk Insurance providing coverage to protect the interests of the Districts, contractors, and subcontractors. Coverage shall be written on an All- Risk, Replacement Cost, and Completed Value Form basis in an amount at least equal to 100% of the projected completed value of the project as well as subsequent modifications of that sum. Flat deductible(s) shall not exceed $50,000, wind percentage deductible (when applicable) shall not exceed ten percent (10%), and flood sub limit shall not be less than 25% of the projected completed value of the project. The contractor shall endorse the policy with a manuscript endorsement eliminating the automatic termination of coverage in the event the building is occupied in whole or in part, or put to its intended use, or partially accepted by the District. The manuscript endorsement shall amend the automatic termination clause to only terminate coverage if the policy expires, is cancelled, the District’s interest in the building ceases, or the building is accepted or insured by the District. The contractor shall endorse the District’s as “Additional Insured”, or “Loss Payee”, on the Builder’s Risk Policy. Builder’s Risk Insurance is not required for additions or renovations that will alter and/or add to an existing permanent structure.

    • INTERPRETATIONS, CLARIFICATIONS AND ADDENDA
      • No oral interpretations will be made to any Respondent as to the meaning of the Bid/Contract Documents. Any inquiry or request for interpretation received by the Purchasing Department before 4:00 pm Tuesday, June 30, 2026 will be given consideration. All such changes or interpretations will be made in writing in the form of an addendum and, if issued, will be uploaded to https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/districtgov and the District website. Each Respondent shall acknowledge receipt of such addenda in the space provided on the Bidder’s Certification Form.
      • In case any Respondent fails to acknowledge receipt of such addenda or addendum, his/her bid will nevertheless be construed as though it had been received and acknowledged and the submission of his/her bid will constitute acknowledgment of the receipt of same. All addenda are a part of the Bid Documents and each Respondent will be bound by such addenda, whether or not received by him/her.  It is the responsibility of each Respondent to verify that he/she has received all addenda issued before bids are opened.
      • In the case of unit price items, the quantities of work to be done and materials to be furnished under this Bid/Contract are to be considered as approximate only and are to be used solely for the comparison of bids received. The District and its Consultants do not expressly or by implication represent that the actual quantities involved will correspond exactly therewith; nor shall the Respondent plead misunderstanding or deception because of such estimate or quantities of work performed or material furnished in accordance with the Specifications and/or Drawings and other bid documents, and it is understood that the quantities may be increased or diminished as provided herein without in any way invalidating any of the unit or lump sum prices bid.
    • DEDUCTIBLES, COINSURANCE PENALTIES AND SELF-INSURED RETENTION

      The contractor shall be fully and solely responsible for any costs or expenses as a result of a coverage deductible, coinsurance penalty, or self-insured retention; including any loss not covered because of the operation of such deductible, coinsurance penalty, self-insured retention, or coverage exclusion or limitation. For deductible amounts that exceed the amounts stated herein that are acceptable to the District, the Contractor shall, when requested by the District, maintain a Commercial Surety Bond in an amount equal to said deductible amount.

    • RIGHT TO REVISE OR REJECT

      The District reserves the right, but not the obligation, to review and revise any insurance requirement, not limited to limits, coverages and endorsements based on insurance market conditions affecting the availability or affordability of coverage; or changes in the scope of work/specifications affecting the applicability of coverage. Additionally, the District reserves the right, but not the obligation, to review and reject any insurance policies failing to meet the criteria stated herein, or any insurer(s) providing coverage due to its poor financial condition or failure to operate legally. In such events, the District shall provide the contractor with written notice of such revisions or rejections.

    • ESTIMATED QUANTITIES

      If applicable, estimated quantities are given only as a guideline for preparing a Bid in response to this Invitation to Bid. Actual quantities may vary from the estimates given and are dependent upon the needs of the District and the availability of funds. If unit pricing is being requested for Commodities, the unit price shall remain as accepted at Contract award.

    • ALTERNATES

      When certain items of equipment and/or materials are specified and/or described as the product of a particular manufacturer together with any required additional information such as model number, size or catalog number, only such specific items may be used in preparing the bid, except as hereinafter provided.

    • NO REPRESENTATION OF COVERAGE ADEQUACY

      The coverages, limits or endorsements required herein protect the primary interests of the Districts, and these coverages, limits or endorsements shall in no way be required to be relied upon when assessing the extent or determining appropriate types and limits of coverage to protect the contractor against any loss exposures, whether as a result of the project or otherwise.

    • CERTIFICATE(S) OF INSURANCE

      The contractor shall provide the VCDD Purchasing Department with a COI clearly evidencing that all coverage, limits, and endorsements required herein are maintained and in full force and effect and copies of endorsements (additional insured and waiver of subrogation) shall be submitted with the COI. A minimum thirty (30) day endeavor to notify due to cancellation or non-renewal of coverage shall be identified on each COI. In the event the District is notified that the required insurance coverage will cancel or expire during the period of this contract, the contractor agrees to furnish the District prior to the expiration of such insurance, a new COI evidencing replacement coverage. When notified by the District, the contractor agrees not to continue work pursuant to this contract, unless all required insurance remains in effect. The District shall have the right, but not the obligation, of prohibiting the contractor from entering the project site until a new COI is provided to the District evidencing the replacement coverage. The contractor agrees the District reserves the right to withhold payment to the contractor until evidence of reinstated or replacement coverage is provided to the District. If the contractor fails to maintain the insurance as set forth herein, the contractor agrees the District shall have the right, but not the obligation, to purchase replacement insurance and the contractor agrees to reimburse any premiums or expenses incurred by the District.

    • CHANGES/MODIFICATIONS

      The Village Community Development Districts reserves the right to order changes in the scope of work and the resulting Agreement. The successful Respondent has the right to request an equitable price adjustment in cases where modifications to the Agreement under the authority of this clause result in increased costs to the Supplier. Price adjustments will be based on the unit prices proposed by the Supplier in response to this solicitation. Any Agreement resulting from this solicitation may be modified upon written and mutual consent of both parties.

    • GOVERNING LAWS AND REGULATIONS

      The Respondent is required to be familiar with and shall be responsible for complying with the District’s Purchasing Policies and Procedures, District resolutions, District rules, all federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and professional standards or regulations that in any manner affect this solicitation, the selection process, protests, award of Agreement, Agreement management or any other activity associated with this solicitation and the subsequent work required of the successful Respondent. Any Respondent receiving an award from this solicitation must comply with all Governing Laws and Regulations and be responsible for the compliance of such by any and all subcontractors. Any and all work performed under the resultant contract requiring any State licensing or certification must be performed by workers meeting those requirements.

    • THE CONTRACTOR AGREES THE COI SHALL:
      1. Clearly indicate all the Districts have been endorsed on the Commercial General Liability Insurance and the Business Automobile Liability Insurance with the appropriate Commercial Liability forms providing equal or greater “Additional Insured” coverage.
      2. Clearly indicate a waiver of subrogation endorsement in favor of all the Districts on the Commercial General Liability Insurance and the Business Automobile Liability Insurance policies.
      3. Clearly indicate all Districts are endorsed as an “Additional Insured”.
      4. Clearly identify each policy’s limits, flat and percentage deductibles, sub limits, or self- insured retentions, which exceed the amounts or percentages set forth herein.
      5. Clearly indicate a minimum thirty (30) day endeavor to notify requirement in the event of cancellation or non-renewal of coverage.
      6. The original COI and copies of all required endorsements should be forwarded and clearly indicate certificate holder and “Additional Insured” as follows:
         Village Center Community Development District (VCCDD)
         Sumter Landing Community Development District (SLCDD)
         Brownwood Community Development District (BCDD)
         Village Community Development Districts 1 – 16 (VCCDD 1-16)
         North Sumter County Utility Dependent District (NSCUDD)
         Wildwood Utility Dependent District (WUDD)
         Coleman Ridge Community Development District
         Middleton Community Development District A (MCDDA)
         Middleton Downtown Development District
         Eastport Community Development District (ECDD)
         Villages Public Safety Department Dependent District (VPSDDD)

      Mailing address:

      Attn:   Risk Management Department
      3571 Kiessel Road
      The Villages, FL 32163             

      NOTICE: On rare occasions, exceptions to the required insurance limits are needed. The Risk Management department may adjust such requirements if deemed necessary. Exceptions are valid only for the applicable project or fiscal year in which they are granted.

    • OTHER

      Insurance Agents may also email Certificates of Insurance and endorsements to:
      Email: Riskmanagement@districtgov.org 
      Questions about Insurance Requirements:
      Contact Risk Management (352) 674-1828

    • SUBCONTRACTOR'S INFORMATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

      Respondent is responsible for verifying Subcontractor’s satisfactory performance on previous projects. Failure to do so may impact Respondent's responsibility determination.

      Supplier will be notified in writing if the District, after due investigation, has reasonable objection to any Subcontractor or Supplier on the DISCLOSURE OF SUBCONTRACTORS, SUBCONSULTANTS AND SUPPLIERS FORM. If the District has reasonable objection to any Subcontractor or Supplier, Contractor shall submit another acceptable one to the District. No increase in contract amount or project completion time will be allowed, unless Supplier can prove substantial increase due to the change, in which case Supplier may request an equitable adjustment to the contract amount or project completion time. If Supplier requests an equitable adjustment as a result of a requested change, Supplier shall make available to the District all documents necessary, as requested by the District, to substantiate such adjustment.

      The failure of the District to make objections to any Subcontractor or Supplier on the list shall not constitute a waiver of any right of the District to reject defective work, material or equipment; or work, material or equipment not in conformance with the requirements of the Contract Documents. Should Supplier desire to add, change or delete a Subcontractor or Supplier previously listed, Supplier shall submit written justification for said change to the District for approval prior to the new Subcontractor or Supplier performing any work on the project.

    • BLACKOUT PERIOD

      In accordance with Florida Statute 287.057(25), Respondents to this Solicitation or persons acting on their behalf may not contact, between the Issue Date of the Solicitation and the end of the 72-hour period following the agency posting the Notice of Intent to Award, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and state holidays, any District Staff, Board Supervisors or District Consultants concerning any aspect of this Solicitation, except in writing to the District Purchasing Staff. Violation of this provision may be grounds for rejecting a response.

    • FISCAL YEAR FUNDING APPROPRIATION

      Unless otherwise provided by law, a contract for supplies or services may be entered into for any period of time deemed to be in the best interests of the District, provided the term of the contract and conditions of renewal or extension, if any, are included in the solicitation and funds are available for the fiscal period at the time of the contract. Payment and performance obligations for the succeeding fiscal periods shall be subject to appropriation by the District of funds thereafter.

      When funds are not appropriated or otherwise made available to support continuation of performance in a subsequent fiscal period, the contract shall be cancelled, and the Supplier shall be entitled to reimbursement for the reasonable value of any nonrecurring cost incurred but not advertised in the price of the supplied or services delivered under the contract or otherwise recoverable.

    • TAX EXEMPT STATUS

      The Village Community Development Districts are special purpose governmental agencies under Florida law and exempt from Florida sales tax. The tax-exempt number will be provided upon request. This exemption does not apply to goods and services purchased separately by a Supplier in connection with its contract obligations. Supplier shall be responsible for paying any taxes, fees, or similar payments that are required to be paid in connection with the contract work.

    • DIRECT PURCHASE BY OWNER

      Each Supplier shall include Florida State and other applicable sales taxes for all material, supplies and equipment included in its bid.

      The District may, if not prohibited by law, exercise a right to purchase directly various construction materials, supplies and equipment that may be a part of the Project. If so, the District will, via its purchase orders, purchase materials and assist the Supplier in the preparation of such purchase orders. The District shall issue a Certificate of Entitlement to each vendor and the Supplier through its Purchasing Department. The District’s purchase order for tangible personal property to be incorporated into the Project must be attached to the Certificate of Entitlement. The District shall issue a separate Certificate of Entitlement for each purchase order. The Certificate of Entitlement shall be signed by an Authorized Representative of the District that may include the District Manager, Assistant District Manager or the Director of Purchasing. The materials shall be purchased from the vendor suppliers selected by the Supplier, for the prices negotiated by the Supplier. The Supplier will provide information to the District to assist in the proper preparation of all purchase orders by the District and will assist in the coordination and receipt of the materials in a timely manner so as not to negatively impact on the performance of the construction activity of the project.

      The Contract/Subcontract amount shall be reduced by the net, undiscounted amount of these purchase orders, plus all sales taxes. Issuance of the purchase orders by the District shall not relieve the Subcontractor or Supplier of any of its responsibilities regarding material purchases, or installation, with the exception of the payments for the materials so purchased. Supplier shall remain fully responsible for coordination, correct quantities ordered, submittals, protection, storage, scheduling, shipping, security, expediting, receiving, installation, cleaning and all applicable warranties.

    • PAYMENTS

      Payments shall be made pursuant to Section 218.70, Florida Statutes, the Prompt Payment Act, and all District policies promulgated thereby.

      Payment Applications shall be submitted once monthly on an AIA Document G702 “Application and Certificate for Payment” (or equivalent) as acceptable by the District. The District will promptly inspect the work and review the application for processing and payment. The District will have the right to retain 5% of the funds applied for until the project reaches 50% completion, at such time the Supplier may apply for a reduction of the retainage.

      Supplier shall be assessed liquidated damages in the amount of $1,000.00 per day for every day the project is incomplete after the project completion deadline, barring unforeseen circumstances as approved by the District.

    • UNUSUAL COSTS

      The Supplier may petition the District at any time for an additional rate adjustment on the basis of extraordinary and unusual changes in the costs of operation that could not reasonably be foreseen by a prudent operator and which, by all reasonable expectations, will continue for at least one (1) year. If the Supplier petitions for such an increase, the Supplier shall also petition for a rate reduction on the basis of extraordinary and unusual changes in the costs of operation that could not reasonably be foreseen by a prudent operator and which, by all reasonable expectations, will continue for at least one (1) year; failure to make such petition may be grounds for Agreement termination.

      The Supplier's request shall contain substantial proof and justification to support the need for the rate adjustment. The District may request from the Supplier, and the Supplier shall provide, such further information as may be reasonably necessary in making its determination. The District shall approve or deny the request, in whole or in part, within sixty (60) days of receipt of the request and all other additional information required by the District. Any price redetermination shall be solely based upon the documentation provided and the District reserves the right to rescind any price relief granted should the circumstances change and prices go down.

    • PERMITS/LICENSES/FEES

      Any permits, licenses or fees required will be the responsibility of the Respondent.

    • INDEMNIFICATION

      The successful Respondent must fully indemnify the District(s). Such indemnification will be documented in the Agreement Documents.

    • STANDARDS OF CONDUCT; COMPLIANCE WITH DISTRICT POLICIES

      The Contractor shall ensure that its employees, agents, and subcontractors assigned to perform services conduct themselves in a professional, courteous, and lawful manner at all times while on District property or while performing services on behalf of the District.

      Contractor personnel shall comply with all applicable State Laws, Federal laws, and District policies governing workplace conduct, safety, ethics, and harassment prevention, as such policies may be reasonably applicable to non-District personnel performing services on District property.

      In the event the District receives a complaint(s) or otherwise determines that the conduct of any Contractor personnel may be inconsistent with the standard herein or District policies, the District reserves the right to require the temporary or permanent removal of such individual from District property or from performing services.

      Any such request shall not be construed as a determination of fault or as a direction regarding the Contractor’s employment or disciplinary decisions, which shall remain the sole responsibility of the Contractor. Failure to comply with this shall constitute a material breach of the Agreement and may lead to termination of the agreement.

    • PROTECTION OF RESIDENT WORKERS

      The Village Community Development Districts actively support the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 (INA) and the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA), which includes provisions addressing employment eligibility, employment verification, and nondiscrimination and the State of Florida Executive Order Number 11-116 stating Supplier’s shall utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of: all persons employed during the contract term by the Supplier to perform employment duties pursuant to the Contact, within Florida; and all persons, including subcontractors, assigned by the Supplier to perform work pursuant to the Contract with the District. (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) Additionally, the Supplier shall include a provision in all subcontracts that requires all subcontractors to utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system to verify employment eligibility of: all persons employed during the contract term by the Supplier to perform work or provide services pursuant to this contract with the District.

      All Service Suppliers and /or vendors who wish to contract with the District to provide services must first certify they have registered with, will participate in, and continue to utilize, once registered, the E-Verify Program (or any successor program implemented by the federal government of its departments or agencies) to verify the work authorization status of all newly hired employees employed by the Supplier’s and/or vendors.  Breach of this term or conditions is considered a material breach of the agreement. Participation in the E-Verify program will only be required of the awarded Supplier. To certify participation in the program, awarded Supplier, will be required to sign an E-Verify Supplier Affidavit.

      For more information and to register visit https://e-verify.uscis.gov/enroll/.

    • VILLAGE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS

      The Village Center Community Development District, Sumter Landing Community Development District, North Sumter County Utility Dependent District, Wildwood Utility Dependent District, Brownwood Community Development District, Coleman Ridge Community Development District, Middleton A Community Development District, Middleton Downtown Community Development District, Eastport Community Development District, Villages Public Safety Department Dependent District, and Village Community Development Districts 1-16 are local units of special-purpose government and reserve the right to reject any and/or all bids, reserve the right to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bid or examination process, reserve the right to select low bid per item, and reserve the right to award contracts in the best interest of the Districts.

    • REFERENCE TERMS

      Any headings in this document are for the purposes of reference only and shall not limit or otherwise affect the meaning thereof.  Any reference to gender shall be construed to include all genders, firms, partnerships, and corporations.  References in the singular shall be construed to include the plural and references in the plural shall be construed to include the singular.  Any reference to the “District” or the “Village Community Development Districts” shall be construed to refer to the specific District or Districts for which the solicitation was issued, and those District(s) shall be the legislative authority for all matters concerning this solicitation or the resulting contract(s).

    • RIGHT TO AUDIT RECORDS

      The Districts shall be entitled to audit the books and records of the Respondent or any sub-contractor to the extent that such books and records relate to the performance of the Contract or any sub-contract to the Contract. Such books and records shall be maintained by the Respondent for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment under the Contract and by the sub-contractor for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment under the sub-contract unless a shorter period is otherwise authorized in writing.

    • ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

      No additional terms and conditions included with the bid response shall be evaluated or considered and any and all such additional terms and conditions shall have no force and effect and are inapplicable to this bid.  If submitted either purposefully through intent or design or inadvertently appearing separately in transmitting letters, specifications, literature, price lists or warranties, it is understood and agreed the general and special conditions in this solicitation are the only conditions applicable to this bid and the Respondent's authorized signature affixed to the bid attests to this.

    • PROPRIETARY INFORMATION

      Responses to this Invitation to Bid, upon receipt by the District, become public records subject to the provisions of Chapter 119 F.S., Florida’s Public Record Law.  If any Respondent believes that any portion of all of the response is confidential and proprietary, Respondent shall clearly assert such exception and the specific legal authority of the asserted exemption.  All materials that qualify for exemption from Chapter 119 must be submitted in a separate envelope, clearly identified as “TRADE SECRETS EXCEPTION”, with the firm’s name and the bid number marked on the outside.  Such designation of an item as a trade secret may be challenged in court by any person.  By the Respondent's designation of material submitted to the District as a “trade secret”, the Respondent agrees to hold harmless the District for any award to a plaintiff for damages, costs or attorney’s fees and for costs and attorney’s fees incurred by the District by reason of any legal action challenging the Respondent's “trade secret” claim.

    • ADDITIONAL SERVICES/PURCHASES BY OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES

      The Respondent by submitting a bid acknowledges that other public agencies may seek to “Piggy-Back” under the same terms and conditions during the effective period of any resulting contract services and/or purchases being offered in this bid for the same prices and/or terms being bid.  The successful Respondent has the option to agree or disagree to allow contract Piggybacks on a case-by-case basis.  Before a public agency is allowed to Piggy-Back any contract, the agency must first obtain the Respondent's approval.  Without the Respondent's approval, the seeking agency cannot Piggy-Back.

    • PROHIBITION AGAINST CONSIDERING SOCIAL, POLITICAL, OR IDEOLOGICAL INTEREST IN GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING F.S. 287.05701

      Respondents are hereby notified of the provisions of section 287.05701, Florida Statutes, as amended, that the District will not request documentation of or consider a Respondent's social, political, or ideological interests when determining if the Respondent is a responsible Bidder. Respondents are further notified that the District’s governing body may not give preference to a Respondent based on the Respondent's social, political, or ideological interests.

    Submission Requirements

    • ITB Cover Page (required)

      Please download the below document, complete, SIGN and upload.

    • Pricing Bid Forms (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, SIGN and upload.

      Instructions to Bidders for Pricing Bid Form Completion

      1) Open Excel

      2) There are two (2) forms that must be completed & submitted:

      • VCCDD Bid Form
      • Supplemental Services Bid Form

      3) Enter Lump Sum pricing in the (yellow) Price column

      4) The Bid Total will auto-fill.

      5) Save and Print each Excel Bid Form from each tab.

      6) Sign the Excel Bid Form signature pages in blue ink. 

      7) Scan and upload Pricing Bid Forms with your submittal. 

      Pricing form must be fully completed, signed and submitted with Bidder’s submittal.

      Pricing MUST be submitted for all Excel Bid Forms.

      NOTE: All price information to be used in the Bid review must be submitted on this Bid form, as is. Manipulating or altering this Bid form may result in this bid being non-responsive. Any exception or deviation from this Bid Form should be included in the Exceptions and Deviations Form to be considered separately.

    • Digital Excel Bid Forms Spreadsheets (required)

      Upload the completed Excel Bid Forms workbook in excel format.
      Excel file must contain filled in pricing on all tabs for:

      • VCCDD Bid Form
      • Supplemental Services Form

    • Respondent's Statement of Experience, Equipment and Personnel (required)

      Please download the below document, complete, SIGN, NOTARIZE & upload.

      This form is in Microsoft Word for your convenience to facilitate efficient form completion requiring typed or printed input.

      Do not alter or change this form. Any alteration or change may result in the rejection of the submission.

    • W-9 (required)

      Please provide a current W-9.
      Download from the IRS website, complete, SIGN and include in submittal.
      IRS Website Link:  Form W-9 (Rev. March 2024)

    • Disclosure of Subcontractors, Experience & References (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, SIGN, NOTARIZE & upload.

      This form is in Microsoft Word for your convenience to facilitate efficient form completion requiring typed or printed input.

      Do not alter or change this form. Any alteration or change may result in the rejection of the submission.

    • Exceptions or Deviations to Specifications (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, SIGN & upload.

      This form is in Microsoft Word for your convenience to facilitate efficient form completion requiring typed or printed input.

      Do not alter or change this form. Any alteration or change may result in the rejection of the submission.

    • Respondent's Certification (required)

      Please download the below document, complete, SIGN & upload.

      This form is in Microsoft Word for your convenience to facilitate efficient form completion requiring typed or printed input.

      Do not alter or change this form. Any alteration or change may result in the rejection of the submission.

    • Respondent's Certification Regarding Scrutinized Companies' List (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, SIGN & upload.

      This form is in Microsoft Word for your convenience to facilitate efficient form completion requiring typed or printed input.

      Do not alter or change this form. Any alteration or change may result in the rejection of the submission.

    • Drug-Free Workplace Certificate (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, SIGN, NOTARIZE & upload.

      This form is in Microsoft Word for your convenience to facilitate efficient form completion requiring typed or printed input.

      Do not alter or change this form. Any alteration or change may result in the rejection of the submission.

    • Anti-Collusion Statement (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, SIGN & upload.

      This form is in Microsoft Word for your convenience to facilitate efficient form completion requiring typed or printed input.

      Do not alter or change this form. Any alteration or change may result in the rejection of the submission.

    • Insurance Requirements (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, SIGN and upload.

    • COI or Letter of Insurance (required)

      Please upload a COI or Letter of Insurance for informational purposes only.

    • Terms and Conditions (required)

      Please download the below document, complete, SIGN and upload.

    • Wildlife Habitat Management Plan (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, SIGN & upload.

      This form is in Microsoft Word for your convenience to facilitate efficient form completion requiring typed or printed input.

      Do not alter or change this form. Any alteration or change may result in the rejection of the submission.

    • Human Trafficking Affidavit (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, SIGN, NOTARIZE & upload.

      This form is in Microsoft Word for your convenience to facilitate efficient form completion requiring typed or printed input.

      Do not alter or change this form. Any alteration or change may result in the rejection of the submission.

    • Required Certifications and Licenses (required)

      Please upload a copy of required license or certification that has not expired:

      1.)  MOT Intermediate Certification ~ or ~ engage a consultant w/ intermediate certification

      Please note that the awarded contractor will be required to provide a Florida State Certified Installer License upon issuing of the Notice to Proceed.

    • Bonding Requirements (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, SIGN & upload.

      This form is in Microsoft Word for your convenience to facilitate efficient form completion requiring typed or printed input.

      Do not alter or change this form. Any alteration or change may result in the rejection of the submission.

    • Bid Bond (required)

      Please upload a Bid Bond (10% of bid amount)

      A satisfactory bid bond executed by a surety insurer authorized to do business in Florida and the Respondent (Principal) should identify applicable District(s) as the Owner/Obligee, in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the bid and shall be submitted with each response. No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days subsequent to the solicitation opening without the written consent of the District.

      Applicable Districts:
      Village Center Community Development District

    • Surety Letter (required)

      Please upload a Surety Letter from a Certified Company:

      • PROJECT AGREEMENT - A satisfactory letter of intent to bond executed by each Respondent identified as the Principal and an acceptable surety, in an amount no less than one hundred and fifty percent (150%) of the bid amount shall be submitted with each response and identify applicable District(s) (see below) as the Owner/Obligee.

      Applicable District(s):
      Village Center Community Development District

    • AIA G703 - Schedule of Values (required)

      Upload AIA G703 or equivalent (Schedule of Values) and construction schedule, which are required.

    • Requesting District(s) (required)
    • Will there be a Pre-Bid Conference? (required)
    • Attendance for Pre-Bid Conference (required)

      Mandatory - Only those vendors who are present will be permitted to submit a bid/proposal in response to this solicitation

    • Are Bonds applicable for this project? (required)

      Select "Yes" if projects bid at $200,000 and above.

    • Type of Required Insurance (required)
      • VCDD Standard Requirement
        • Commercial General Liability Insurance
        • Business Automobile Liability Insurance
        • Worker's Compensation Insurance and Employers Liability Insurance
        • Professional Liability for IT Including Cyber Risk

      Please select the ones above AND any additional insurances needed below:

    • Supplier Minimum Requirements (required)

      Respondents without these qualifications will be rejected.

    Key dates

    1. June 11, 2026Published
    2. July 16, 2026Responses Due

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