NOTICE OF INVITATION TO BID

STATE OF FLORIDA

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

BID NO. BDC 27-06/07

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:  Hillsborough River State Park – Potable Water System Improvements

SCOPE OF WORK:  The contractor shall provide the necessary labor, supervision, equipment and materials required to construct the “Proposed Potable Water System Improvements” at Hillsborough River State Park.  The improvement activities shall include, but not be limited to, the replacement of the entire park’s potable water distribution lines, service connections to various facilities, water plant modifications and associated work.

PARK LOCATION:  Hillsborough River State Park, 15402 US 301 N, Thonotosassa, Florida.

PROJECT MANAGER:  Fred Hand, 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 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 October 6, 2006 at:

Hillsborough River State Park, 15402 US 301 N, Thonotosassa, Florida 33592, Attention: Greg Toppin, Telephone Number: (813) 987-6771.

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 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 7, 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, Construction Projects Administrator 2, Bureau of Design and Construction.