Notice of Bid/Request for Proposal

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Departmental

NOTICE OF INVITATION TO BID

STATE OF FLORIDA

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

BID NO. BDC06-06/07

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:  John U. Lloyd Beach State Park- Bathroom Replacement

SCOPE OF WORK:  The contractor shall provide the necessary labor, supervision, equipment and materials required to construct a new replacement restroom and modify the existing infrastructure, including water, power, and sewer hook-up for the new replacement restroom.  The project is to include the construction of all walkways, grading, accessible ramp and stair elements connecting to proposed coquina path, and wood piles for the new structure.  The removal of the existing restroom will be bid as an alternate.

PARK LOCATION:  John U. Lloyd Beach State Park, 6503 N Ocean Dr., Dania Beach, FL 33004

PROJECT MANAGER:  Kimsey Helms, Bureau of Design and Construction, Telephone Number:  (850) 488-5372 Fax Number:  (850) 488-3537

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 Chapter 399, 489, and 633 of the Florida Statutes 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 August 18, 2006 at:  John U. Lloyd Beach State Park, 6503 N Ocean Dr., Dania Beach, FL 33004 Attention: Sidney Leve, Telephone Number: (954) 924-3859

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 the Bureau of Design and Construction at (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 (800) 955-8771 (TDD) or (800) 955-8770 (Voice). 

BID SUBMITTAL DUE DATE:  No later than 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 19, 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.