This project entails demolishing all interior finishes inside the existing fire station. Cut and patch foundation for new plumbing fixtures. Extend fire station interior out into first bay of fire station. And add two bays, storage rooms, and gear room to the West side of project building. It is essential that access for emergency vehicles is always maintained during this project. NOTE: All prospective respondents are hereby advised to NOT CONTACT County officials other than Marion County Procurement Staff with regard to this project. All questions regarding this project shall be faxed to 352-671-8451. All solicitations are subject to the Prohibition of Lobbying Clause - (1) Bid totals only will be read aloud at Bid openings and (2) Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with Selection Committee process, and as the meeting is noticed on . For either process, vendors may attend, however may not ask questions of the Staff, or discuss any aspect of the offer. Minority-Owned, Woman-Owned, and Small Business Enterprises are encouraged to respond to this solicitation. Marion County believes that hiring done through this contract should, to the maximum extent, be offered to citizens within its boundaries that are unemployed or seeking work for the first time. To that extent, the firm awarded business under this contract will be contacted by the Workforce Connection, our regional workforce development board, to discuss hiring through its staff and services. Your participation with Workforce Connection is not required as a condition of award, but rather an opportunity for greater support for the community and your firm in hiring assistance. Local (Marion County) Businesses are encouraged to sign up for the Local Business Directory to be included in more vendor opportunities - call 352/671-8444 to inquire about the program!
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