Renovation of a clubhouse / community center in Palatka, Florida. Completed plans call for the renovation of a clubhouse / community center.

**As of April 1, 2025, this project has not yet been awarded. A timeline for the award has not yet been established.** The Project generally consists of the final design and improvements of Price-Martin Community Center, including: 1. Removal and proper disposal of existing roof membranes, mechanical curbs, flashing and insulation down to roof deck including temporary removal of roof equipment. 2. Add structure systems and install new, rigid insulation roof system and flashing to meet local hurricane and building codes, including installation of new curbs (per code); reinstalling of rooftop equipment and electric disconnects; extension of plumbing vents; and relocations of communication cable. 3. Make structural modifications to the existing exterior concrete block walls in accordance with design drawings to meet local hurricane and building codes. 4. Note existing construction drawings show that vermiculite was used within the concrete block cells that do not have brick veneer. According to the EPA vermiculite may contain asbestos therefore the city is currently engaging a certified testing agency to verify if the vermiculite exists and if it contains asbestos. The results will be addressed during the bidding process. 5. Access to install structural modifications from the exterior side of the concrete block walls may require temporary removal of existing brick veneer and precast elements, including pruning back or temporary removal of landscape to be replaced in kind. 6. Access to install structural modifications from the interior side of the concrete block walls may be require the following: 7. Temporary removal of acoustic ceiling tile system including batt insulation and electric fixtures. Acoustic ceiling tile system and electrical fixtures shall be replaced in kind. 8. Existing batt insulation to be disposed of and will not be required to be reinstalled in existing ceiling. Contractor to provide 192 square feet (3 cases of plain white 2x4 lay-in ceiling tile) of acoustic tile to allow for replacement of damaged tile. 9. Interior floors and base to be protected (no work). Access to top of perimeter footings shall be from the exterior only. 10. Temporary removal of plumbing fixtures, accessories and equipment in the toilet rooms and kitchen area to be required in kind. The City of Palatka is seeking bids for the CDBG MIT Price Martin Hardening project in Palatka, FL. The project involves converting the existing building into an emergency shelter. Last Day for Questions: Thursday, February 6, 2025 5:00pm The City of Palatka reserves the right to reject any and all submittals, to waive any informalities or irregularities in the ITB process and to award the contract(s) in the best interest of the City. The City of Palatka reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids. The City of Palatka is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Each Bidder must make a monetary deposit with their security in the amount, form and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable according to the Department of Treasury Circular 570. The Bidder shall be properly licensed and fully insured; upon award of bid, present to the City of Palatka paperwork indicating such. The contractor shall begin mobilization and procurement of materials within ten (10) working days of the receipt of the Notice to Proceed. For further information or clarification, contact the Senior Project Architect: Christopher Nardone, Passero Associates, by email at cnardone@passero.com. Prospective bidders who wish to be notified of any amendments/addenda must register their name and contact information with Passero Associates.