The City of Ocala seeks competitive Proposals from qualified and interested design-build teams for the design and construction of a parking garage to be located at the City block encompassed by W Broadway Street to the North, SW 3rd Avenue to the West, SW 2nd Avenue to the East and W Fort King Street to the South, located within the city limits of Ocala, Florida (the “Project”). The Scope of Work for the Project includes all requirement for a complete, fully operational multi-story parking garage in downtown Ocala with a capacity of 800 parking spaces.
It is anticipated that one (1) design-build firm or team (the “Design Build Team” or “D-B Team”) will be awarded the resulting professional services contract to provide all necessary design and construction services within a period of thirteen (13) months.
• PROJECT BUDGET. The budgeted cost for this Project shall not exceed EIGHTEEN MILLION, FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($18,500,000), inclusive of design, construction, and furniture, fixtures, and equipment (the “Project Budget”). The budgeted cost is an all-in cost that may not be exceeded without permission from City Council. The Project budget should not be construed as the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP).
• MANDATORY PRE-SUBMITTAL CONFERENCE. The City has scheduled a mandatory Pre-Submittal Conference and Site Visit for this Solicitation for MAY 20, 2024 at 11:00 A.M., at 1805 NE 30th Avenue, Building 600, Ocala, Florida 34470. Proposers are required to attend this conference to obtain important information relative to this Solicitation. All attendees are required to sign-in. Failure to attend and sign-in will result in the Proposer’s response being rejected as non-responsive.
Please review the attached Request for Proposals and Exhibits for additional information.