NOTICE OF INVITATION TO BID

BID NO. BDC 36-06/07

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

PROJECT NAME: Ponce DeLeon Springs State Park-Bulkhead and Footbridge Repairs

SCOPE OF WORK: The contractor shall provide the necessary labor, supervision, equipment and materials required to successfully complete the bulkhead and footbridge repairs at Ponce DeLeon Springs State Park. The improvement activities shall include, but not be limited to the removal of a portion of an existing concrete bulkhead retaining wall and earthen fill material; and construction of a new bulkhead retaining wall, concrete sidewalk and concrete ADA ramp adjacent to existing waterfront recreation facility. The work also includes the removal and replacement of several timber pilings supporting an existing timber footbridge.

PARK LOCATION: 2860 Ponce DeLeon Springs Road, Ponce DeLeon, Florida.

PROJECT MANAGER: Richard Reinert, Bureau of Design and Construction, Telephone Number: (850)488-5372, Fax Number: (850)488-1141.

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, F.S., for licensure or certification must submit prequalification data of their eligibility to submit bids five (5) calendar days prior to the opening 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 November 3, 2006 at: Ponce DeLeon Springs State Park, 2860 Ponce DeLeon Springs Road, Ponce DeLeon, Florida 32455, Attention: Ronnie Hudson, Telephone Number: (850)836-4281, Fax Number: (850)836-4281.

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, (850)488-5372, 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 (800)955-8770 (Voice).

BID SUBMITTAL DUE DATE: No later than 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 5, 2006, 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, Contracts Manager, Bureau of Design and Construction.