REG Justice Center Jury Pool Interior Renovation, Miami, FL

Prospective bidders shall visit and carefully examine the site to familiarize themselves with all existing conditions prior to bid. Bidders shall carefully review approved plans and quantify devices to be installed. Bidder shall be responsible for measuring and calculating amount of work. Bid price is to include the removal and proper disposal of all work-related debris. The project consists of, and is not limited to, furnishing all materials, labor, services, supervision, tools, equipment, including all associated permits, and all other items necessary for the successful completion of the project to renovate and modernize the existing Jury Pool Room (approximately 6,016 square feet) located on the seventh floor of the Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building. The scope includes the replacement of finish materials, plumbing fixtures, and ceiling systems to enhance functionality, aesthetics, occupant comfort and energy efficiency. The renovation is classified as a Level 1 Alteration under the Florida Building Code Existing Building (2023 Edition). As such, the work will be limited to removal and replacement of existing materials and systems without structural modifications or reconfiguration of space layout. The work will require project phasing, as proposed in Bid Documents. These renovations will take place on the seventh floor of Richard E Gerstein Justice Center, located at 1351 NW 12th Street, Miami, FL 33125, as described in summary below and identified in the construction documents. The scope entails the following: 1. Finish Materials Replacement: Removal and replacement of existing carpet with durable, low-maintenance carpet tile. Removal and replacement of restroom floor and wall tile. Refinishing or repainting walls with high-quality, low-VOC paint for improved air quality and aesthetics. Install acoustic wall panels where applicable to improve the acoustics within the space. Removal and replacement of all toilet partitions. 2. Ceiling System Replacement: Removal of existing ceiling tiles and grid system. Installation of a new acoustical ceiling system to enhance sound control and lighting integration. Installation of moisture-resistant drywall ceiling in restrooms. Coordination with lighting, fire suppression, and HVAC systems to ensure seamless integration. 3. Plumbing Fixture Replacement: Removal and replacement of existing plumbing fixtures, including sinks, faucets, and drinking fountains, to comply with ADA accessibility and water efficiency standards. Installation of low-flow or sensor-operated fixtures to improve water conservation. Coordination with plumbing connections to ensure minimal disruption to building operations. 4. Electrical and Lighting Upgrades: Removal and installation of new energy-efficient LED lighting fixtures for enhanced illumination and energy savings. Adjustments to electrical outlets or power connections, if required, to support new installations. 5. Code Compliance & Safety Considerations: Ensuring all renovations comply with applicable building codes, fire codes, and ADA accessibility standards. Coordination with the buildings fire suppression system to ensure continued safety compliance. 6. Project Execution Considerations: Proper Background Screening Required. o All contractor personnel, subcontractors, and vendors who will require site access are subject to a National Background Check prior to commencing work. Access will not be granted until clearance is confirmed by the County. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing all necessary documentation to facilitate this process in a timely manner. Coordination with Building Management and Clerk of Courts & Comptroller staff to minimize disruption to daily operations. Implementation of dust and noise control measures to limit impact on adjacent spaces. o Work areas are to be maintained in a neat and orderly condition at all times. Tools, materials, and debris shall be stored or disposed of daily to ensure uninterrupted access and security for the operations of the Jury Pool Room participants and Clerks personnel. o The Contractor shall maintain a secure, clean, and unobstructed work area at all times. The work zone shall be clearly demarcated and enclosed with reinforced poly sheeting temporary walls. These barriers shall include zipper access doors to allow authorized passage while preventing unauthorized entry. Barriers shall be installed in a manner that prevents dust, debris, or personnel from entering the Jury Pool Room. Scheduling work in phases as required to maintain functionality of portions of the Jury Pool operations and facility. Jury Pool operations must include access to snack bar and restroom facilities at all times. The purchase of furniture shall not be included in the scope of work of this contract. The prospective bidder shall include in his/her bid, provisions for all conduit and infrastructure (as required). Bidder is responsible for coordination of installation. Installation by others. All low voltage, data, security and access control shall be installed by a separate vendor and coordinated by the awarded contractor. All building systems have a contracted vendor for monitoring with Miami Dade County Facilities Division. The awarded contractor shall be responsible for all coordination and installation of said systems as per contract documents. The vendor list is as follows: o Fire Alarm: Florida Fire Alarm, Inc., Carlos Javech, [email protected] o BMS & Controls: South Florida Controls, Gustavo Corvalan, [email protected] 7. Phased Construction and Jury Operations Requirements: 1. Construction activities shall be carefully phased to ensure the continuous operation of the Jury Pool throughout the duration of the project. At no time shall construction activities compromise the functional capacity, safety, or accessibility of the jury assembly process. 2. A minimum of one hundred fifty (150) available seats shall be maintained at all times to support ongoing jury operations. Phasing plans shall clearly demonstrate how this seating capacity will be preserved during each stage of construction. 3. The Contractor shall ensure that jurors retain uninterrupted access to essential amenities, including restrooms and the snack bar, directly from within the secured interior of the jury assembly area. At no point shall jurors be required to exit the controlled assembly space to access these facilities. 4. To accommodate construction within restroom areas, the Contractor shall implement a temporary reconfiguration strategy. This may include converting multi-user restrooms into singleoccupant facilities to maintain accessibility for all users. During construction, one restroom may serve as a shared single-occupant male/female facility while work is performed in the adjacent restroom. Upon completion of work in the first restroom, this arrangement shall be reversed to allow construction in the second restroom while maintaining continuous restroom availability. a. The Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing and installing all temporary hardware and modifications required to support single-occupant restroom use, including but not limited to privacy locks, occupancy indicators, and appropriate signage. All temporary installations shall be code-compliant, safe, and removed upon completion of the work, restoring the restrooms to their original multi-user configuration. 5. Phasing plans and restroom modification strategies shall be submitted for review and approval prior to commencement of construction and shall be coordinated closely with the Clerk of Courts and building management to ensure minimal disruption to operations. Included in the Bid Documents are Asbestos Survey Reports that were performed for the entire REG Justice Center facility, inclusive of the 7th FL. The reports indicate negative results of the presence of materials in the specified areas of work and therefore abatement services are not required for pre-renovation. The project dry-run submittal has been approved by Miami-Dade County (MDC) Building Department. The process number with MDC is C2025167738. The contractor shall be responsible for verifying all fees and bid shall include all verified permit fee amounts. The contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all required permits/sub-permits for the project. At the close of the project, Contractor shall submit all documentation, warranty, equipment specifications, etc. The project is located at 1351 NW 12th Street Miami, FL 33125. The estimated construction cost is $1,490,474.99. This estimate includes $70,975.00 for estimated permit processing, surveying and testing fees (as required). The Bid shall consist of the Base Bid amount (Lump Sum) inclusive of all permit fees, excluding Contingency. NOTE: There are no Dedicated Allowances on this Project. There is a 10% Contingency on this Project.