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PROJECT NO: 204066 ACCOUNTING CODE: 132G76.L1
DEPARTMENT OF MILITIARY AFFAIRS
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
SEALED BIDS ARE REQUESTED FROM QUALIFIED CONTRACTORS LICENSED AS REQUIRED BY THE State of Florida, to be submitted to the Department of Military Affairs, HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS OWNER, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF:
PROJECT NO: 204066 ACCOUNTING CODE: 132G76.L1
PROJECT NAME AND LOCATION:
POWER LINE UPGRADE, PHASE II
CAMP BLANDING JOINT TRAINING CENTER
STARKE, FLORIDA 32091
FOR: Department of Military Affairs, Construction and Facility Management Office, Robert F. Ensslin, Jr. Armory, 2305 State Road 207, St. Augustine, Florida 32086.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The intent of this scope of work is to define the specifications required in order to perform a PHASE II upgrade of the primary voltage power distribution system located on Camp Blanding. This project will entail a primary Base Bid encompassing pole and hardware replacement as specified with NO conductor replacement along a specified electrical feed route as follows:
•Beginning at corner of Leesburg St. and Ave. D continuing south to Hillsborough St.
•Tee off the line at on Ave. D at N. Miami St. and continue west to Ave. C
•Follow Ave. C south to Ft. Pierce St. where line will tee again.
•One line will proceed east to Quincy, then dead end.
•Another line will proceed west down Ft. Pierce St. to Ave. B
•Follow Ave. B north to Lake City St.
•Follow Lake City St. to Ave. A. (End of PHASE II route)
The project will also entail the request for two (2) alternate bids encompassing (Alternate #1) pole replacement and reframing within a specified area and (Alternate #2) conductor, pole, and hardware replacement within a specified area.
The voltage of this distribution system is 13,200V phase-to-ground and 22,860V phase-to-phase.
The primary Base Bid of this project will entail the replacement of a total of 40 existing power poles; four (4) of which will be 45', Class IV poles, thirty (30) will be 40', Class III poles, and six (6) will be 35', Class IV stub poles. See Attachment A.
Alternate #1 will entail the replacement of a total of 21 poles: five (5) of which will be 45', Class IV poles, thirteen (13) will be 40', Class III poles, and three (3) will be 35', Class IV stub poles. See Attachment B.
Alternate #2 will entail the replacement of a total of 16 poles; three (3) of which will be 45', Class IV poles, eleven (11) will be 40', Class III poles, and two (2) will be 35', Class IV stub poles. Alternate #2 will also entail the replacement/upgrade of approximately .7 miles of conductor and neutral wire to 4/0 for the primary and 1/0 for the neutral. See Attachment C.
Insulators, switches, preformed ties, and mounting hardware shall be sized accordingly for system voltage and replaced as designated on the attachments. All hardware will be either Hubbel or Chance Hardware manufacturers. Locations of existing poles, verification of any potentially effected utilities, and distance measurements should be field verified by the contractor prior to bidding and job start.
NOTE: ANY AND ALL COPPER OF ANY SORT REMOVED DURING THIS PROJECT WILL REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF THE OWNER, CAMP BLANDING, AND RETURNED TO SUCH.
A FULL COPY OF THE SOLICITATION AND ALL ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, DRAWINGS AND NON-TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MUST BE DOWNLOADED FROM THE MY FLORIDA MARKETPLACE VENDOR BID SYSTEM AT http://fcn.state.fl.us/owa_vbs/owa/vbs_www.main_menu on myflorida.com.
Prior to contract award, the Department reserves the right to perform or have performed, an on-site review of the Proposer’s facilities and qualifications. This review will serve to verify data and representations submitted by the Proposer and may be used to determine whether the Proposer has an adequate, qualified, and experienced staff, and can provide overall management facilities. The review may also serve to verify whether the Proposor has financial capability adequate to meet the contract requirements. Should the Department determine that the bid/proposal has material misrepresentations or that the size or nature of the Proposer’s facilities or the number of experienced personnel (including technical staff) are not adequate to ensure satisfactory contract performance, the Department has the right to reject the bid/proposal).
PUBLIC ENTITY CRIME INFORMATION STATEMENT: A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a bid on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity, may not submit a bid on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit bids on leases of real property to a public entity, may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in Section 287.017, F.S., for Category Two for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list.
The STATE OF FLORIDA requires all Contractors to implement a drug free workplace program as defined in Section 287.087, F.S.
DISCRIMINATION; DENIAL OR REVOCATION FOR THE RIGHT TO TRANSACT BUSINESS WITH PUBLIC ENTITIES: An entity or affiliate who has been placed on the discriminatory vendor list may not submit a bid on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity, may not submit a bid on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit bids on leases of real property to a public entity, may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity.
BID SECURITY: Bids/Proposals in total excess of $100,000.00, the bidder must provide with bid, a good faith deposit in the amount of 5% of the bid by way of a bid bond from a surety insurer authorized to do business in the STATE OF FLORIDA as surety or a certified check or cashier’s check accompanying the bid.
PERFORMANCE BOND AND LABOR AND MATERIAL PAYMENT BOND’S are required from any persons or parties entering into a formal contract with the STATE OF FLORIDA for contracts in total excess of $100,000.00 for construction, additions, renovations, repairs, or demolition of any public building pursuant to Section 255.05(1)(a), F.S.
MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING
DATE AND TIME: July 10, 2007, 1:30 p.m. (Local Time)
PLACE:Camp Blanding Joint Training Center,
5629 State Road 16 West, Building 2067
FED/RMD Conference Room
Camp Blanding Joint Training Center
Starke, Florida 32091
All interested parties should call Mrs. Bobbie Smith at (904)823-0256, to be placed on the main gate access list by July 10, 2007, 10:30 a.m. All Contractors interested in bidding on this project are required to attend this pre-bid meeting. Principle sub-contractors are also advised to attend.
Sealed bids will be received, publicly opened and read aloud on: (BIDS MUST BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO BID OPENING NO LATE BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED):
DATE AND TIME: July 25, 2007, before 2:00 p.m. (Local Time)
DELIVER TO:Department of Military Affairs
Construction and Facility Management Office
C/O FED/RMD Engineering,
MSG Jeffrey Topping
5629 State Road 16, West, Bldg. 2067
Starke, Florida 32091
MARK ENVELOPES: ATTN: SEALED BIDS for the CFMO Project No. 204066 Power Line Upgrade Phase II, Ms. Michele M. Dobbs, Telephone (904)823-0255.
BIDS DELIVERED PRIOR TO BID OPENING DATE: Bids sent prior to bid opening date should be sent to Department of Military Affairs, Construction and Facility Management Office, 2305 State Road 207, St. Augustine, Florida 32086. Bids will be accepted at this address until July 24, 2007, 4:30 p.m. If bids are sent prior to bid opening date to this address, please call (904)823-0255, Ms. Michele M. Dobbs to confirm receipt.
BID/PROPOSAL: Bids/proposal must be submitted in full in accordance with the requirements of the Drawings, Specifications, Bidding Conditions and Contractual Conditions, and Non-Technical Specifications, which have been prepared by the Camp Blanding FED/RMD Engineering Division as supplied.
CONTRACT AWARD: Contract Award will be on Base Bid items only. The official Notice of Award Recommendation will be by electronic posting on the Department's website at http://fcn.state.fl.us/owa_vbs/owa/vbs_www.main_menu. Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in Section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes. If no protest is filed, the contract will be awarded to the qualified, responsible and responsive low bidder in accordance with Chapter 60D-5, F.A.C., by the Owner.
INABILITY TO POST ELECTRONICALLY: If the Department is unable to post (due to technical difficulties) as defined above, the Department will notify all Proposers via the Point of Contact and electronic address provided to the Department by the Proposer at the Mandatory Pre-Bid meeting. Notice will be posted as defined above once the technical difficulties have been rectified; however, the official posting time will be that time at which the last Proposer was electronically notified.
MINORITY PROGRAM: Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) are encouraged to participate in this Invitation to Bid. Utilization of MBE participation is highly encouraged from all Bidders. MBE’s must be certified by the Office of Supplier Diversity.
The Department reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals received and reserves the right to make an award with or without further discussion of the proposals submitted or accept minor informalities or irregularities in the best interest of the State of Florida, which are considered a matter of form and not substance, and the correction or waiver of which is not prejudicial to other Proposers. Minor irregularities are defined as those that will not have an adverse effect on the Department’s interest and will not affect the price of the proposal by giving a Proposer an advantage or benefit not enjoyed by all other Proposers. It is understood the proposal will become a part of the Department’s official file, without obligation to the Department. Proposals may be rejected if found to be irregular or not in conformance with the requirements and instructions contained herein. A proposal may be found to be irregular or non-responsive by reasons that include, but are not limited to failure to utilize or complete in their entirety prescribed forms, conditional proposals, incomplete proposals, ambiguous proposals, and improper, missing and/or undated signatures.
The Non-Technical Specifications Level IV and V are considered to be applicable to this solicitation and award of contract when made and are made a part hereof.
The State of Florida’s performance and obligation to pay under this contract is contingent upon availability of funding and an annual appropriation by the Legislature.
NO VERBAL STATEMENTS MADE BY ANY STATE OF FLORIDA EMPLOYEE OR AGENCY REPRESENTATIVE WILL OPERATE TO SUPERSEDE INFORMATION PUBLISHED IN THIS SOLICITATION. ONLY WRITTEN ADDENDUMS ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS CONSTRUCTION AND FACILITY MANAGEMENT OFFICE OR ITS REPRESENTATIVES WILL OPERATE TO ALTER OR OTHERWISE AMEND THIS SOLICITATION.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:
Friday, June 22, 2007Advertise in FAW for Contractors
Tuesday, July 10, 20071:30 p.m.Pre-Bid Meeting / Site Visit
FED/RMD Conference Room, CBJTC
Monday, July 23, 20075:00 p.m.Deadline for Bidders Questions
Tuesday, July 24, 20073:00 p.m.Final Addendum Published on VBS
Wednesday, July 25, 20072:00 p.m.Bid Opening /Post Low Bidder
FED/RMD Conference Room, CBJTC
July 25, 2007–Monday, July 30, 2007Protest Period (72 Business Hours)
July 30, 2007–August 13, 2007Anticipated Contract Preparation Period
Monday, August 13, 2007Anticipated Issue Date Notice to SecurePermits
August 13, 2007–September 13, 2007Permit Period (30 days)
TBDPre-Demo Meeting/CBJTC Post HQ Conf. Rm.
TBDAnticipated Date to Issue Notice to Proceed
TBDFinal Completion Date (60 days)
