CALL FOR BIDS
made by Florida A&M University (FAMU) for:
PROJECT NAME: Recreation Fields, Florida A&M University, PROJECT NUMBER: BR-345
LOCATION: Florida A&M University (FAMU), Tallahassee, FL 32307
Project consists of recreation fields, softball (grass), baseball (grass), soccer (grass), multi‑purpose (artificial) and a golf driving range. Other elements include; paved parking areas, a covered pavilion, outdoor basketball courts, outdoor volleyball courts and a free standing toilet/storage building. Estimated construction Budget $3,700,000.
QUALIFICATION: All Bidders must be qualified at the time of bid opening in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders, Article B-2.
Sealed bids will be received on:
DATE AND TIME: June 1, 2010 until 2:00 p.m. (Local Time)
PLACE: Plant Operations Facilities, Building A, Room 100, 2400 Wahnish Way, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL, immediately after which time and place they will be publicly opened and read aloud down the hall in one of the Conference Rooms (Bid Tabulation will be posted back in Suite 100).
PROPOSAL: Bids must be submitted in full and in accordance with the requirements of the drawings and Project Manual, which may be obtained or examined at the office of the Architect/Engineer: JRA Architects, 2551 Blairstone Pines Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32301, (850)878-7891, Fax: (850)878-7491
PRE-SOLICITATION/PRE-BID MEETING: This meeting has been scheduled for:
DATE AND TIME: May 18, 2010, 2:00 p.m. (Local Time)
PLACE: 2400 Wahnish Way, FAMU Plant Operations Facilities, Building-A, Room 125, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL
DEPOSIT: $350 per set of drawings and Project Manual is required with a limit of three (3) sets per general contractor or prime bidder; and two (2) sets of drawings and Project Manuals for plumbing, heating/ventilating/air conditioning and electrical contractors acting as subcontractors.
REFUND: The deposit shall only be refunded to those general contractors, prime bidders, or plumbing, heating/ventilating/air conditioning and electrical contractors acting as either prime or subcontractors, who after having examined the drawings and specifications:
a. Submit a bona fide bid, or
b. Provide written evidence that they have submitted bids as subcontractors for plumbing, heating/ventilating/air conditioning, or electrical work, and who return the drawings and Project Manual in good condition within fifteen (15) days after receipt of bids.
PURCHASE: Full sets of bidding documents may be examined at the Architect/ Engineer's office and local plan rooms. Full sets may be purchased through the Architect/Engineer for $350 per set for the printing and handling cost. Partial sets may be purchased at $10.00 per sheet of the Drawings and $40.00 per copy of the Project Manual, and are sold subject to the provisions of Article B-27 of the Instructions to Bidders.
PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES: As required by Section 287.133, Florida Statutes, a contractor may not submit a bid for this project if it is on the convicted vendor list for a public entity crime committed within the past 36 months. The successful contractor must warrant that it will neither utilize the services of, nor contract with, any supplier, subcontractor, or consultant in excess of $25,000 in connection with this project for a period of 36 months from the date of their being placed on the convicted vendor list. Direct all project related question to the Architect/Engineer first, then to Elston Peets, Project Manager at (850)599-8057.
