INVITATION TO BID
ITB26-023 JAMES E. GREY PRESERVE RESTROOM BUILDING
Sealed proposals for the construction of ITB26-023 James E. Grey Preserve Restroom Building (6938 Plathe Rd), addressed to the City of New Port Richey, City Clerk’s Office, 5919 Main Street, New Port Richey, Florida 34652, will be received at the City Clerk’s Office until 2:00 p.m., local time, on July 30, 2026. Any Bids received after the specified time and date will not be considered. Bids shall be completed on the enclosed Bid Form as set forth in the Instructions to Bidders and otherwise be in compliance with the Bidding Documents.

References to “Engineer” within this bid document shall be interpreted to include the Architect, as applicable.

A proposal opening will be held promptly at 2:00 p.m., local time, on July 31, 2026 in the City of New Port Richey Council Chambers, City Hall, 5919 Main Street, New Port Richey, Florida 34652, at which time the proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud.

The Project is located in the City of New Port Richey, Florida, within the James E. Grey Preserve park located at 6938 Plathe Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34653.

The Work is generally described as furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, services and incidentals necessary to provide the Owner with the following project elements:

• Demolition of existing restroom building components including roof structure, interior finishes, plumbing fixtures, doors, frames and accessories as shown in the construction drawings.
• Provide all labor and coordination necessary for the trimming and maintenance of trees and vegetation adjacent to the project area as required to facilitate construction activities and protect the existing structure. All tree trimming shall be reviewed and approved by a licensed/certified arborist prior to execution,
• Installation of approximately 8 pressure-treated wood piles and reinforced concrete pile caps to support the new structural system.
• Installation of wood structural framing including studs, beams, joists, headers and structural blocking as indicated in the construction drawings.
• Installation of approximately 90 square yards of metal roofing system, including roof deck, sheathing, underlayment, flashing and skylight.
• Installation of exterior wall systems including sheathing, weather barrier, manufactured stone veneer and fiber cement siding.
• Installation of interior finishes including moisture-resistant drywall, ceramic wall tile, slip-resistant flooring, interior doors, restroom partitions and ADA accessories.
• Installation of plumbing systems including piping, floor drains, toilets, urinals and lavatories
• Provide all permits, delivery and servicing necessary to furnish temporary ADA-compliant restroom facilities and handwashing stations for public use during the duration of construction activities. Clear signage to redirect park patrons towards temporary facilities is also needed.
• Site restoration, grading, cleanup and all related closeout work necessary to complete the project.
• All work shall be in accordance with the construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.

Bid drawings and documents may be requested by emailing Miles Fischer at mfischer@rga-design.com. and submitting a check for $50.00 payable to RGA Design LLC. at 600 S Magnolia Avenue, Suite 375, Tampa, FL 33606. Drawings and specifications may also be examined at the City of New Port Richey Public Works Facility, 6132 Pine Hill Road, Port Richey, FL 34668.

No pre-bid meeting will be held for this project.

Each bid must be submitted, in triplicate and in electronic .pdf format (flash drive), on the prescribed Proposal forms and accompanied by Bid security on the prescribed form, payable to the City of New Port Richey, in an amount not less than 5 percent of the base bid amount. The outside of the envelope must be clearly marked with the bidder’s name and full address along with “ITB26-023 James E. Grey Preserve Restroom Building.”

The successful Bidder will be required to furnish the necessary additional bond(s) for the faithful performance of the Contract, as prescribed in the Contract Documents.

All Bid Bonds, Contract Bonds, Insurance Contracts and Certificates of Insurance shall be either executed by or countersigned by a licensed resident agent of the Surety or insurance company having his place of business in the State of Florida. Further, the said Surety or insurance company shall be duly licensed and qualified to do business in the State of Florida.

To perform public work, the successful Bidder shall, as applicable, hold or obtain such Contractors’ and Business Licenses as required by state statues.

Before a Contract will be awarded for the work contemplated herein, the Owner will conduct such investigations as is necessary to determine the performance record and ability of the apparent low Bidder to perform the size and type of work specified under this Contract. Upon request, the Bidder shall submit such information as deemed necessary by the Owner to evaluate the Bidder’s qualifications.

The City of New Port Richey reserves the right to reject any or all bidder for any reason. Including but not limited to, Owner believes that it would not be in the best interest of the Project or The City to make an award to that Bidder, whether because the Bid is not responsive, or the Bidder is unqualified or of doubtful financial ability or fails to meet any other pertinent standard or criteria established by Owner.

This includes the City’s right to reject all Proposals or any Proposal not conforming to the intent and purpose of the Contract Documents, and to postpone award of the Contract for a period of time which shall not extend beyond 120 days from the Proposal opening date.

Email all questions to Miles Fischer at mfischer@rga-design.com. Questions must be received no later than 4:00 PM on July 24, 2026. A single response addressing all questions will be e-mailed to all bidders of record by 4:00 PM on July 24, 2026.

Dated this 24th day of June and 1st day of July, 2026.
CITY OF NEW PORT RICHEY, FLORIDA
By: Judy Meyers, MMC, City Clerk 93939