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    Posted on March 21, 2025

    TAYLOR COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
    TAYLOR TECH BLDG ‘C’
    MILLWRIGHT ADDITION
    2333 S. BYRON BUTLER PKWY
    PERRY, FLORIDA 32348
    You are invited to bid on a General Contract, including selective demolition and an addition for the existing Millwright lab in Perry, Florida. The addition consists of approximately 3,000 sq. ft. All Bids must be on a lump sum basis; segregated Bids will not be accepted.
    All Bidders must possess a state license as a general contractor. The contractor must have 5 years experience with commercial and instructional construction. The contractor must be able to demonstrate in letter form to the School Board of at least two other school related projects and at least 5 previous metal building erection experiences of a similar scope and size. The contractor must have an approved OSHA safety plan for all work and be able to produce the metal finish and weather tightness warranty for all work completed.
    A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held for General Contractors on March 25, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. EST. at Building A of Big Bend Technical College at 3233 S. Byron Butler Pkwy. Perry, FL 32348
    Taylor County School Board Office will receive bids until 10:30 A.M. EST on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at the Taylor County School Board Office, 318 N. Clark Street, Perry, FL. Bids received after that time will not be accepted. Bids will be immediately opened publicly and read aloud at 10:35 A.M. of the same day. For Bid documents call DAN ANDERSON at 850-672-0067.

    IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, FOURTH JUDIDICAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA
    CASE NO: 16-2024-DR-16340
    DIVISION: FM-D
    IN RE:
    The Matter of the Termination of Parental Rights for the Proposed Adoption of Minor Child Baby Boy Williams, DOB 9/13/24.
    NOTICE OF ACTION FOR ADOPTION
    TO: Unknown African American, Conception in Perry, Florida on or around December, 2023; Baby Boy Williams, DOB: 09/13/2024. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a Petition for Termination of Parental Rights Pending Adoption has been filed by Lauren Kingry, Esquire whose address is 253 18th Ave North, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250. You may object to this action by filing a written objection with the Clerk of the Circuit Court by April 27, 2025, in Room 1191, Duval County Courthouse, 501 West Adams Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. If you fail to respond, a hearing in this matter will occur at the Courthouse. The Court will reserve 10 minutes for this hearing. Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request. You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Notice of Current Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed to the address on record at the clerk’s office.
    UNDER SECTION 63.089, FLORIDA STATUTES, FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE HEARING OR TO FILE A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE CONSTITUTES GROUNDS UPON WHICH THE COURT SHALL END ANY PARENTAL RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING THE MINOR CHILD.

    NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
    The Taylor County Board of County Commissioners, in conformance with the Consultants’ Competitive Negotiations Act (CCNA), Florida Statutes 287.055et. seq. and the policies and procedures of Taylor County is soliciting sealed Statements of Qualifications from professional firms that are interested in providing professional services for the STEINHATCHEE COASTAL PARK PLANNING PROJECT IN TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA.
    Qualified firms or individuals desiring to provide the requested services must submit their bid package in an envelope or similar package marked: Sealed bids for “STEINHATCHEE COASTAL PARK PLANNING PROJECT IN TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA” to the Clerk of Court, 1st Floor Courthouse, 108 North Jefferson Street, Perry, Florida 32347 to arrive no later than 4:00 pm local time, on May 2, 2025. All bids MUST have name and mailing address clearly shown on the outside of the envelope or package when submitted. Bids will be opened and respondents announced at 6:00 pm local time, or as soon thereafter as practical, on May 5, 2025 at the Taylor County Administrative Complex, 201 East Green Street, Perry, Florida 32347. ALL SOQs MUST have the respondent’s name and mailing address clearly shown on the outside of the envelope or package when submitted. Respondent should submit one (1) original and two (2) copies of the SOQ.
    SOQ information can be downloaded from the Taylor County website at https://www.taylorcountygov.com. The County reserves the right, in its sole absolute discretion, to reject any or all SOQS, to cancel or withdraw this Request For SOQs at any time or waive any irregularities in the SQQ process. The County reserves the right to award any contract(s) to the Respondent which it deems to offer the best overall service. The County, in its sole and absolute discretion, also reserves the right to waive minor defects in the process and to accept the SOQ deemed to be in the County’s best interest. NO FAXED SOQ’s WILL BE ACCEPTED.
    DBE/MBE/WBE and Service and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises owned businesses are encouraged to submit a proposal if qualified.
    Taylor County is an AA/EOE employer and requires all contractors and subcontractors to comply with Executive Order 11246.
    Additional information may be obtained from:
    Melody Cox or Jami Evans
    401 Industrial Park Drive
    Perry, FL 32348
    (850) 371-0377
    Melody.cox@taylorcountygov.com or jevans@taylorcountygov.com
    BY ORDER OF TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, Taylor County, Florida.

    IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION
    File No. 2025-016-CP,
    IN RE: ESTATE OF AUSTIN B. DUNKLE, Deceased. The administration of the estate of Austin B. Dunkle, deceased, File Number 2025-016-CP, is pending in the Circuit Court for Taylor County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 108 N. Jefferson St., Perry, Florida 32347. The Name and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against the decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, on whom a copy of this notice is served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against the decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. The personal representative has no duty to discover whether any property held at the time of the decedent’s death by the decedent or the decedent’s surviving spouse is property to which the Florida Uniform Disposition of Community Property Rights at Death Act as described in ss. 732.216-732.228, applies, or may apply, unless a written demand is made by a creditor as specified under s. 732.2211, Florida Statutes. ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this Notice is March 21, 2025. Personal Representative Cynthia Dunkle c/o Sally Roberts, PO Box 2026, Perry, FL 32348, Attorney for Personal Representative: Sally Roberts Florida Bar No. 102816, PO Box 2026, Perry, FL 32348, Telephone: 850-584-3812.

    NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
    The Taylor County Planning Board will hold a public meeting April 4, 2025 at 5:00 pm, or soon after as possible, at the Taylor County Administration Complex located at 201 East Green Street, Perry, Florida 32347, to consider petitions for variances.
    Variance petition V03-2025 by John and Seaborn Griggs (owners) located at 21068 Keaton Beach Road, Perry, Florida, parcel ID # 06879-500. The parcel is located in a Mixed Use-Urban Development land use category. The variance request is to reduce front yard setbacks from thirty feet to twenty two feet, reduce side yard setbacks from ten feet to seven feet and rear yard setbacks from fifteen feet to ten feet.
    Variance petition V04-2025 by John and Seaborn Griggs (owners) located at 20921 Marina Road, Perry, Florida, parcel ID # 06926-000. The parcel is located in a Mixed Use-Urban Development land use category. The variance request is to reduce front yard setbacks from thirty feet to twenty-four feet and reduce side yard setbacks from ten feet to seven feet.
    Variance petition V05-2025 by James and Lori A Newman (owners) located at lot 10184-225 Rivers Bend Crossing NE, Steinhatchee, Florida, parcel ID # 10184-255. The parcel is located in a Mixed Use-Urban Development land use category. The variance request is to reduce side yard setbacks from ten feet to seven and half feet.
    Variance petition V06-2025 by Jerry and Mary Harvin (owners) located at Lot 10184-250 Rivers Bend Crossing NE, Steinhatchee, Perry, Florida, parcel ID # 10184-250. The parcel is located in a Mixed Use-Urban Development land use category. The variance request is to reduce side yard setbacks from ten feet to seven feet.
    Variance petition V07-2025 by James Bassett, Jr. (owner) located at 19050 Mexico Road, Perry, Florida, parcel ID # 06716-000. The parcel is located in a Mixed Use-Urban Development land use category. The variance request is to reduce front yard setbacks from thirty feet to sixteen feet and rear yard setbacks from fifteen feet to five feet.
    The public hearing may be continued to one or more future dates. Any interested party shall be advised that the date, time and place of any continuation of the public hearing shall be announced during the public hearing and that no further notice concerning the matter will be published unless said continuation exceeds six calendar weeks from the above referenced public hearing.
    Copies of associated documents are available for inspection at the Planning Administration Complex, located at 201 East Green Street, Perry, Florida 32347.
    All persons are advised that if they decide to appeal any decision made at the above referenced public hearing, they will need a record of the proceeding, and that, for such purpose, they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes their testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

    NOTICE OF HEARING
    The District School Board of Lafayette County will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, April 21, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the School Board Administration Building, 363 NE Crawford Street, Mayo, Florida 32066 for the purpose of amending School Board Policies. (The School Board approved the advertisement of a Public Hearing at their regular meeting on March 18, 2025).
    Authority for amending and adopting policies and forms is found in Article IX, Section 4(b), Constitution of the State of Florida and in Florida Statutes 1001.41.
    The following policies will be considered for revision/updating:The following policies will be considered for revision/updating:
    Policy # Status Policy Title
    7.06 Revision School Food Service Program Policy and Funds
    7.14 Revision Purchasing Policies and Bidding
    7.30 Revision Grant Management
    A. Name of person presenting the proposed policies: Mr. Robert Edwards Superintendent of Lafayette County Schools. Date of Approval by Board for Advertisement: March 18, 2025.
    B. Explanation of the purpose and effect of school board policies: Provide policies required by Florida Statutes (F.S.) State Board of Education Administrative Rules (S.B.E.R.) and other controlling regulations; and to provide policies for matters for which it appears prudent for the orderly operation of the school system.
    C. A summary of the proposed policy revisions is as follows: Policies necessary for the effective operation and general improvement of the school system for the District School Board of Lafayette County, Florida.
    D. Economic impact of the proposed policies: None
    School Board Policies may be examined at the District School Board Office at 363 N.E. Crawford Street, Mayo, Florida between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday.
    Robert Edwards,
    Superintendent of Schools

    REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
    FOR ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR
    THE NEW LAFAYETTE K-12 SCHOOL MAYO, FLORIDA
    I. INTRODUCTION
    The Lafayette County School District is requesting written qualifications from qualified architectural firms to provide Professional Services for the Design Phase for the New Lafayette K-12 School.
    II. It is the District’s intention to employ the Firm to provide overall Project Design, Cost Benefit Studies if needed, Information Management, Scope of Work, Technical and Construction Administration Services during the Construction.
    III. QUALIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION
    Proposal Submissions: Submit seven (7) copies of a written qualifications no later than 2:00 pm, April 11, 2025.
    Lafayette County School District
    363 NE Crawford Street
    Mayo, FL 32066
    Qualifications must be responsive to the requirements and questions of the Request for Qualifications.
    Reservations: The Lafayette County School Board reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to negotiate changes in the new scope of work or services to be provided, and to otherwise waive any technicalities or informalities.
    Method of Selection: Qualifications will be reviewed by the Lafayette County School District, which will recommend a ranking of firms to the Lafayette County School Board. Presentations may or may not be required. Upon approval by the Board negotiations will commence.
    Please respond by including but not limiting your response to the following:

    1. A full and complete statement of qualifications and capabilities
      a. Ability to meet Special Facilities Construction Account (SFCA) schedule and deadlines.
      b. Description of previous K-12 and State Requirements for Educational (SREF) experience.
    2. Company name and length of time in business.
    3. Company location that is closest to Lafayette County.
    4. Qualifications of staff to be utilized on this project with names, resumes, length of time with firm and previous clients served. Experience must be with submitting firm.
    5. List all Special Facilities Construction Account (SFCA) projects within the last five (5) years along with School Board contact person and phone numbers.
    6. Availability of time to start and complete project.
    7. Insurance carrier and applicable coverage (errors and omissions)
      NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Request for information shall be in writing – refer all written requests to Scott Sadler ssadler@lcsbmail.net.