Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

BDC12-07/08 Blackwater River State Park-Campground and Bathhouse Renovation/Upgrade

BID NO. BDC12-07/08

The Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, Design and Construction is soliciting formal competitive bids for the project listed below:

PROJECT NAME: Blackwater River State Park Campground and Bathhouse Renovation/Upgrade

SCOPE OF WORK: The contractor shall provide the necessary labor, supervision, equipment and materials required to renovate and upgrade an existing 31 site campground and 752 sf. bathhouse. Campground site improvements to include paving of existing campground road, leveling and filling of individual campsites and installation of new electrical and water distribution systems to all campsites. Additional work to include the installation of sewer connection to each campsite and connection of wastewater collection system to on-site septic tank. The work also includes installation of storm water ponds and drainage infrastructure and installation of approximately 10,500 lf. connection to a public water supply (East Milton Water District).

PARK LOCATION: Blackwater River State Park, 7720 Deaton Bridge Road, Holt, FL 32564, Santa Rosa County

PROJECT MANAGER: Dale Quick, [phone], Fax [phone]

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. The Department will be glad to furnish a list of Minority Owned Firms that could be offered sub-contracting opportunities.

PREQUALIFICATION: When the total bid price including alternates exceeds $200,000.00, each bidder whose field is governed by Chapters 399, 489, and 633 of the Florida Statutes, for licensure or certification must submit prequalification data of their eligibility prior to the bid closing date.

INSTRUCTIONS: Any firm desiring plans and bid specifications for this project may obtain a copy by writing the address or calling the telephone number below. Plans and specifications will be available on Friday, August 31, 2007 at: Blackwater River State Park, 7720 Deaton Bridge Road, Holt, Florida 32564, Attention: Bob Barlow, [phone].

ADA REQUIREMENTS: Any person with a qualified disability shall not be denied equal access and effective communication regarding any bid/proposal documents or the attendance at any related meeting or bid/proposal opening. If accommodations are needed because of disability, please contact Michael Renard with the Bureau of Design and Construction at [phone] 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).

BID SUBMITTAL DUE DATE: No later than 4:00 p.m. (EDST), Tuesday, October 2, 2007, to the below address: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Design and Construction, 3540 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32309. The Department reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Michael Renard, Construction Projects Administrator 2, Bureau of Design and Construction.