NOTICE OF INVITATION TO BID
BID NO. 2010019C Phase III-A Earthmoving and Revegetation Services
The Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Water Resource Management, Bureau of Mining and Minerals Regulation, is soliciting formal competitive bids for the project listed below:
PROJECT NAME: Phase III-A Restoration at the Tenoroc Fish Management Area
SCOPE OF WORK: The contractor shall provide the necessary labor, supervision, equipment, and materials required for earthmoving, revegetation, and construction for upland and wetland creation, mitigation, reclamation, and enhancement for the Upper Peace River/Saddle Creek Restoration Project.
LOCATION: Approximately 2.25-miles east/southeast of the Tenoroc Fish Management Area (TFMA) office. Township 27 South, Range 25 East, and Sections 29, 30, 31, 32.
INSTRUCTIONS: Any firm desiring plans and bid specifications for this project may download a copy from the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) Vendor Bid System (http://vbs.dms.state.fl.us/vbs/main_menu).
MANDATORY SITE INSPECTION: Tuesday, November 3, 2009, 9:00 a.m., Tenoroc Fish Management Area Office, 3829 Tenoroc Mine Road, Lakeland, Florida 33805. Directions may be obtained by calling (863)534-7077 or (863)499-2421.
PRE-QUALIFICATION: When the total bid price including alternates exceeds $200,000.00, each bidder whose field is governed by Chapters 399, 455, 489 and 633, Florida Statutes, for licensure or certification must submit prequalification data of their eligibility five (5) days prior to the bid opening date.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT: After bid opening, the low bidder may be required to provide additional financial and bidding qualifications in accordance with Rule 60D-5.004, Florida Administrative Code. These requirements are outlined in paragraph B-2(2) Qualifications for Award of Contract. Pursuant to Chapter 62C-17, F.A.C., proof of previous experience with the reclamation of lands mined or disturbed by phosphate operations prior to July 1, 1975 is a requirement for award.
SEALED BID SUBMITTAL: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Procurement Section MS #93, 3800 Commonwealth Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000. The Department reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
SEALED BIDS RECEIVED AND OPENED: No later than 3:00 p.m. (ET) on Monday, November 23, 2009.
PROCUREMENT CONTACT: Diane Harper at (850)245-2361 or Fax: (850)245-2412.
MINORITY BUSINESS REQUIREMENT: The Department of Environmental Protection supports diversity in its Procurement Program and requests that all sub-contracting opportunities afforded by this bid embrace diversity enthusiastically. The award of sub-contracts should reflect the full diversity of the citizens of the State of Florida.
ADA REQUIREMENTS: If accommodations are needed because of disability, please contact: Diane Harper (Procurement), (850)245-2361 at least five (5) workdays prior to openings. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Services by calling 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).
