The contract is a fixed‑price construction award for a new 4,967‑sq‑ft fire‑rescue facility in St. Marks, Wakulla County, FL. Funds of $1,926,172 are provided by the State Fire Marshal Division. The scope includes foundation, steel framing, metal roof, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, site work (utility connections, paving, driveway, fence removal), and related permitting. The agency required a 5 % bid bond (for bids > $250k), performance and payment bonds equal to 100 % of the contract amount, and extensive insurance and compliance certifications (E‑Verify, anti‑human‑trafficking, etc.). Subcontracting is limited to 50 % of the total work, and the contractor must maintain on‑site supervision whenever work is performed. The award was made to Estes Home and Construction, LLC after a competitive bid process.
• Scope: New fire‑rescue building (structural, MEP, site utilities).
• Budget: $1.93 M state‑funded, fixed‑price contract.
• Schedule: 270 days to substantial completion, 300 days to final completion after notice to proceed.
• Requirements: Bid bond, performance/payment bonds, insurance, E‑Verify, and various certifications.