Citrus County, Florida (“County”) invites interested parties to submit a Bid for ITB 26-200, Lecanto Government Building (LGB) Hurricane Shutters. The project consists of the furnishing and complete installation of roll-up hurricane shutters and a hurricane-rated storefront entrance at the Lecanto Government Building, located at 3600 West Sovereign Path, Lecanto, Florida 34461. The Work includes all labor, materials, equipment, and associated components necessary to provide a complete and properly functioning installation in accordance with the plans, specifications, and other Contract Documents provided with this Solicitation.
Funding provided in part through the Department of Homeland Security - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance Alternative Procedures (PAAP) for Direct Administrative Cost (DAC) Program.
Work includes installation of a splitter box, high service pump station, storage for the reclaimed water, and a new distribution system from the swrwrf to the sugarmill woods and citrus national golf courses; a flow splitter box with supervisory control and data acquisition (scada) controlled automated valving to direct water to the existing ribs or to the proposed rcw system; one 1-mg prestressed concrete ground storage tank; one high-service pump station (hsps) with a hydropneumatic tank and magnetic flow meter at the swrwrf; site grading, drainage, and paving; electrical infrastructure in a new electrical building and associated power, lighting, and appurtenances for the hsps; instrumentation and controls improvements including telemetry and scada integration of the hsps and bps into the swrwrf controls system. See attached file.
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Census ID
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211663
Employee FTE
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1,506
Population
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171,666
Procurement Difficulty Score
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39 / 100
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Citrus County
Library Advisory Board Special Meeting
Date: Oct 27, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed the library's year-in-review statistics, covering trends in library card holders, renewals, and circulation, including the shift in digital versus physical material usage. The meeting highlighted the impact of library programs and events, such as summer reading initiatives. Additionally, the board addressed the importance of accurate volunteer hour tracking for liability purposes and reviewed the successful implementation of new study and meeting room reservation options.
Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
Date: Oct 26, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting included a proclamation for Veterans Appreciation Week and designated November 11, 2026, as Veterans Day. Outgoing commissioners were honored for their service. The board also addressed public concerns regarding noise and operational issues related to a cement plant in the community, with residents calling for stricter enforcement of existing ordinances and independent review of code compliance. Additionally, multiple speakers urged the board to vote against a proposed contract with Core Civic, citing ethical concerns regarding private prison operators, potential human rights violations, and financial discrepancies compared to previous federal detainee contracts.
Citrus County Code Compliance Special Magistrate Code Compliance Hearing
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The Special Magistrate hearing addressed code compliance cases regarding accumulation of junk, debris, and vegetative waste on properties. Specific issues included unpermitted storage of auto parts, scrap metal, and trailers with debris. The Magistrate established procedures for presenting evidence and testimony, and imposed compliance deadlines and potential fines for unresolved violations.
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