Notice of Bid/Request for Proposal

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
Finance

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 6, 2006 in the Office of the City Engineer, Public Works Department (Engineering and Architectural Services), City Hall, 100 North Andrews Avenue, 4th Floor, City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida and opened immediately thereafter in the Conference Room, for PROJECT 10874 – PHASE I – SYSTEMWIDE PUMP STATION UPGRADES (PS A-1, A-10, B-1, B-14, B-15, B-18, D-43, E-3).

This project consists of Drawing File No. WS-04-18 consisting of 115 sheets.

The work includes installation of new and/or rehabilitation of eight (8) existing can and dry-pit wastewater pump stations, and connections to existing sanitary and force main systems.

The sequencing for the construction of the pump stations is detailed in the Summary of Work. Total Project duration is 365 Calendar Days from Notice to Proceed.

Bidding blanks may be obtained at the Office of the City Engineer. Plans and specifications are on file in the Office of the City Engineer at a cost of $106 (including sales tax) per set cash or check made payable to the City of Fort Lauderdale.

A pre-bid meeting will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 15, 2006 at the Program Management Team office at 200 North Andrews Avenue, Suite 300 (Third Floor), Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The pre-bid meeting is recommended, but not mandatory.

It will be the sole responsibility of the bidder to clearly mark bid as such, and ensure that his bid reaches the City prior to the bid opening date and time listed.

A certified check, cashier's check, bank officer’s check or bid bond for five percent (5%), made payable to the City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, shall accompany each proposal.

This project is funded in whole or in part by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, State Revolving Fund. Bidders are encouraged to become familiar with the provisions of the Supplement Conditions contained in these documents and in particular the requirements of Article 20, Equal Employment Opportunity.

The City of Fort Lauderdale reserves the right to waive any informality in any bid and to reject any or all bids.

Information on bid results and projects currently out to bid can be obtained by calling the pre-recorded City of Fort Lauderdale Bid Information Line at (954)828-5688. For general inquiries please call (954)828-5772.

Jonda K. Joseph

City Clerk