NOTICE OF INVITATION TO BID

STATE OF FLORIDA

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

BID NO. BDC20-06/07

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:  Jonathan Dickinson State Park Bike Trail

SCOPE OF WORK:  The contractor shall provide the necessary labor, supervision, equipment and materials required to construct the pedestrian path and bike trail.

PARK LOCATION:  Jonathan Dickinson State Park, Martin County, Florida

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

DBE REQUIREMENT:  The Department of Environmental Protection and its contractors agree to ensure that  contractors shall take all necessary and reasonable steps in accordance with applicable federal and state regulations, to ensure that the Disadvantaged Business Enterprises have the opportunity to compete for and perform bids.  The Department shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color national origin or sex in the award and performance of this bid.

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 September 22, 2006 at:  Jonathan Dickinson State Park, 16450 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound, Florida 33455, Attention: Mark Nelson, Telephone Number: (772) 744-9814.

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, October 24, 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.