REQUEST FOR BIDS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bradford County S.H.I.P. Program will receive sealed bids until 2:30 p.m., September 23, 2026 at the Bradford County Office of the County Clerk located at 945 North Temple Avenue, Starke, Florida 32091 for the following:

Renovation of residence located at:

A. 6487 NW CR 125, Lawtey, FL 32058

B. 2620 Lake Street, Lawtey, FL 32058

C. 17843 NW 48th Avenue, Starke, FL 32091

A mandatory walk through is a prerequisite to a valid bid. All interested bidders will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at the Community Development Office located at 925-E North Temple Avenue in Starke, Florida. If you plan to submit a bid, a representative of your firm must attend the "walk through" of the unit to become familiar with the property and the scope of work to be completed.

No contractor shall visit the subject property for any reason without first making arrangements with the County and owner.

All contractors must have proof of Residential, Builder, or General Contractor’s License, proof of Liability Insurance, proof of Workers’ Compensation Insurance (or Exemption Card), a statement of non-discrimination, and at least two references from previously completed jobs.

Bids will be opened at 2:30 p.m. on September 23, 2026 or as soon thereafter as possible in the presence of the Clerk or his designee, Community Development staff, and all interested persons in the County Commissioners meeting room.

The opened bids will be read into public record and preserved in the custody of the Community Development Department.

Bids will not be valid unless received by the bid deadline and in a sealed envelope marked, “Sealed Bid, S.H.I.P.” and received by 2:30 p.m., September 23, 2026.

Questions to be submitted in writing to the Community Development office at kelly_canady@bradfordcountyfl.gov or Fax (904) 966-6384 no later than 3:00 p.m. September 15, 2026.

The County reserves the right to reject all bids when in its best judgment they are too high or when it is determined to be in the best interest of the County that the bids be re-advertised. Also, the County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, award all or part of the bid, waive any technicality with regard to the bids, and to interpret the bid specifications. Also, must complete projects in a timely matter.

Pursuant to Section 255.0991, Florida Statutes, Bradford County WILL NOT offer a local preference for this project.

It is the policy of the County to promote equal opportunity to obtain adequate housing by all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, familial status, handicap, or national origin.

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