This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in The Villages, Florida. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The Villages Community Development Districts is requesting bids from qualified firms for the Inspections & Services for Fire Extinguishers, Fire Doors, Smoke Doors, Egress Doors, & Emergency Lighting (Rebid). 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 Susi Belon at 352-751-6700. BID BOND A satisfactory bid bond executed by the Respondent (Principle) should identify applicable District(s) as the Owner/Obligee, in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the bid/proposal and shall be submitted with each response. No bid/proposal shall be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days subsequent to the solicitation opening without the written consent of the District. SURETY LETTER A satisfactory letter of intent to bond executed by each Respondent (Principle) 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 the applicable District(s) as the Owner/Obligee. PAYMENT/PERFORMANCE BONDS In accordance with Florida Statutes Section 255.05, the awarded Respondent (Principle) will be required to furnish and pay for satisfactory Payment and Performance Bonds in one hundred percent (100%) of the contracted amount. The awarded Respondent (Principle) is responsible for recording the bonds with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Sumter County, Florida. Upon bond submittal, the awarded Respondent (Principle) 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. TERM AGREEMENT BONDS Any awarded Contractor may be asked to obtain Payment/Performance Bond for any individual project exceeding the $100,000.00 threshold as deemed necessary by the District. The initial term of each Agreement shall be June 10, 2024, through September 30, 2026, with the option to renew for one (1) two (2) year period. Following completion of the initial term, the renewal period shall automatically occur on October 1, unless either party provides a minimum ninety (90) day written notice of non-renewal. At a minimum of six (6) months prior to the end of the initial term, SUPPLIER may submit a request in writing to the DISTRICT to negotiate an increase or decrease to the current awarded pricing to become effective for the renewal period. Any agreed upon negotiated price change shall remain firm for the remainder of the one (1) two (2) year renewal term. The successful Bidder will be required to enter into an Agreement for each District awarded to the Contactor/Supplier.