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Award of Construction Contract to Firm Foundations Asphalt and Concrete, LLC, for County Administration Office Building Parking Lot Restoration Project (Amount: $235,097.30)
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
The Procurement Department issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 25-C01185 on February 11, 2026, at the request of the Hernando County Facilities Department, to obtain bids for the Hernando County Administration Building Parking Lot Restoration.
The Procurement Department placed the legal advertisement in the Hernando Sun, and the Tampa Bay Times on February 9, 2026, and the OpenGov website on February 11, 2026. The bid was sent to nine hundred and three (903) matching vendor/contractors from the website. The bid document was downloaded by forty-eight (48) vendor/contractors and two (2) submissions were received.
BIDs RECEIVED:
Firm Foundations Asphalt and Concrete, LLC $235,097.30*
Superior Asphalt $349,001.00
Bids were reviewed and evaluated by the Procurement Department to determine if bids were responsive and responsible. The bids were then reviewed and evaluated by the Hernando County Facilities Department for award recommendation based on price, conformance with specifications and the Bidder’s ability to perform the contract in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications required.
A Notice of Intent to Award the contract to Firm Foundations Asphalt and Concrete, LLC dated April 21, 2026, was posted to the OpenGov website and posted to the Hernando County Administration electronic public bulletin board. No challenges to the Notice of Intent to Award were received.
The Chief Procurement Officer has reviewed this requirement for conformance to Procurement Ordinance and Purchasing Policies and Procedures.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVES
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FINANCIAL IMPACT
Funding in the amount of $235,097.30 is available in the following:
Expense:
Fund: General Fund - B001, Department: Facilities - 185, Account: Operating-Repair & Maintenance Services - 534600
Funding is being reallocated from CIP 110690 Gov Ctr Chiller #3 for the County Administration Parking Lot project.
LEGAL NOTE
In accordance with Part II, Article V of the Hernando County Code of Ordinances.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the Board approve and authorize the Chairperson’s signature on the attached agreement for award to Firm Foundations Asphalt and Concrete, LLC for 25-C01185 in the amount of $235,097.30.
It is further recommended the Board authorize the Chief Procurement Officer to approve change orders, as necessary and required up to the allowable budgeted amounts, and to renew the contract with the same terms and conditions.