Construct a new supply warehouse building for the facilities & parks department. The new building will serve as a central hub for fm/parks storage and maintenance operations. The project includes all necessary site preparation and construction to ensure the building is fully operational and compliant with all relevant standards and regulations.
Okaloosa County is seeking bids to furnish and install up to three 45-ton preconditioned air units and two 90 KVA/28VDC ground power units on existing passenger boarding bridges at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport. Work includes field verification, coordination with a licensed general contractor, equipment installation and fabrication, testing, commissioning, turnover, and maintenance-provider training; welding must be performed by a certified welder. The non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for October 15, 2026, and bids are due October 28, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Central Time.
Work inlcudes construction of parking lots, restroom facility, public shower, boardwalks with an ADA ramp, geogrid beach access drive, and underground stormwater system.
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Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Board Meeting
Date: Sep 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting addressed several administrative and community concerns. Key agenda items included an update on the animal control services contract transition and the adoption of proclamations for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and Constitution Week. Public comments focused on opposition to data centers due to environmental impacts, concerns regarding increased funding for the SS United States project, and inquiries about construction delays on the PJ Adams Parkway project.
Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
Date: Aug 18, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included recognitions for various employee service milestones and a proclamation celebrating the 50th anniversary of Legal Services of North Florida. The Board received updates regarding legal actions for code enforcement at 202 Olden Drive and the status of conflict assessment meetings for state park property on Holiday Isle. Public comments addressed concerns regarding the potential impact of data centers on residential communities, as well as comments regarding school resource officer funding and local bus services.
City of Destin and Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Conflict Assessment Meeting
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The meeting served as a facilitated conflict assessment between the City of Destin and the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners. The discussion focused on resolving disputes regarding the management, lease, and future development of a state-owned park property located within the city limits of Destin. Key discussion topics included establishing which entity should control and manage the property, determining the level of development intensity, addressing jurisdictional concerns, and defining the public participation process for future decisions.
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