Notice of Bid/Request for Proposal

WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS
Suwannee River Water Management District
Spring Creek Trailhead PROJECT NUMBER: RFB No. 06/07-018RM

TAYLOR COUNTY

REQUEST TO BID

Spring Creek Trailhead

Taylor County, Florida

Sealed bids will be received by the Suwannee River Water Management District for:

PROJECT TITLE: Spring Creek Trailhead

PROJECT NUMBER: RFB No. 06/07-018RM

PROJECT SCOPE: This project is being constructed through an agreement between the Suwannee River Water Management District and Taylor County, Florida. Funding for construction is provided by a grant from the Florida Department of Transportation under the LAPA program.

The project involves clearing and grubbing, construction of restroom facilities, roadway construction, and various equestrian items (parking facilities for trailers, wash stations, paddocks, picnic tables and slabs along with all other items listed in the scope of work). Estimated cost is under $350,100.

PROJECT LOCATION: The project is located in Taylor County, Florida, approximately five miles west of Perry, Florida. Specific directions: From Perry, take highway 98 (Hampton Springs Road) approximately four and one-half miles to County Road 356. Go south on 356 approximately one mile, project is divided by County Road 356.

BID DOCUMENTS: Any individual or firm desiring to bid on this project may obtain a copy of the Plans and Specifications at a cost of $100.00 by contacting: American Engineering, 1282 Timberland Road, Suites A, B, & K, Tallahassee, Florida 32312, (850)386-8085.

BID DATE AND TIME: Sealed bids will be received until 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 1, 2007, at the Suwannee River Water Management District Headquarters, 9225 CR 49, Live Oak, Florida 32060. Clearly label all bids, “Spring Creek Trailhead, Bid No. 06/07-018RM”. Faxed bids will not be accepted.

BID REQUIREMENTS: Bids must be submitted in full accordance with the requirements of the drawings, specifications, and bid documents. A performance and payment bond will be required. All contractors that are interested in bidding are required to attend a mandatory pre-bid conference to be held Thursday, February 8, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. on the parking lot for Hampton Springs Park (adjacent to the project site). Failure to attend the pre-bid conference will result in disqualification of that firm’s proposal. Attendees will be required to sign an attendance register. Bidders are encouraged to inspect the work site prior to the pre-bid conference.

Any individual or firm desiring to obtain a copy of this Request for Bids may do so by visiting the District’s website at www.srwmd.state.fl.us or by contacting:

Kristel Callahan, OPS Administrative Assistant

or Jerry Bowden, P.E., Water Resource Engineer III

Suwannee River Water Management District

9225 County Road 49

Live Oak, Florida 32060

Phone: (386)362-1001

1(800)226-1066 (Florida only)

Fax: (386)362-1056