CALL FOR BIDS
Made by the
PROJECT: UNF Reclaimed Water Distribution System
ITB No. 07-03R
FOR:
PROJECT SCOPE: The work consists of constructing a reclaimed water distribution system including five irrigation pumping stations, each with a communications and control system. Installation of HDPE piping by the horizontal directional drilling method consists of approximately 1000 LF of 10-inch pipe, 1400 LF of 8-inch pipe, 900 LF of 6-inch pipe, 350 LF of 4-inch pipe and 150 LF of 3-inch pipe. Installation of PVC piping by the open cut method consists of approximately 70 LF of 8-inch pipe, 1750 LF of 6-inch pipe and 300 LF of 4-inch pipe. The work includes trenching, backfilling, removal and replacement of asphalt pavement, and concrete sidewalks and curbs, erosion control measures and incidental work.
QUALIFICATIONS: All bidders must be qualified at the time of bid opening in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders, Article B-2.
SEALED BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED:
DATE AND TIME: November 3, 2006 until 2:00 p.m. (local time)
PLACE:
PROPOSAL: Bids must be submitted in full and in accordance with the requirements of the drawings and Project Manual which may be obtained and examined at the office of the:
ARCHITECT/ENGINEER: ARCADIS G&M, Inc.
1650 Prudential Drive
Telephone: (904)721-2991
Facsimile: (904)861-2450
MINORITY PROGRAM: Bidders are encouraged (not required) to utilize minority business enterprises certified by the Commission on Minority Economic and Business Development (formerly certification done by Department of Management Services).
PRE-SOLICITATION/PRE-BID MEETING: Bidders are required to attend the pre-solicitation/pre-bid meeting. Minority business enterprise firms are invited to attend to become familiar with the project specifications and to become acquainted with contractors interested in bidding the project. The meeting has been scheduled for:
DATE AND TIME: October 23, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. (local time)
PLACE:
BIDDING DOCUMENTS: Full sets of Bidding Documents may be examined at the Engineer’s office and local plan rooms. Full sets may be purchased from Florida Blueprinting Services, Inc., telephone (904)388-7686, for the printing and handling cost. NO REFUND WILL BE MADE FOR THESE DOCUMENTS.
PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES: As required by Section 287.133, Florida Statutes, a contractor may not submit a bid for this project if it is on the convicted vendor list for a public entity crime committed within the past 36 months. The successful contractor must warrant that it will neither utilize the services of, nor contract with, any supplier, subcontractor, or consultant in excess of $15,000.00 in connection with this project for a period of 36 months from the date of their being placed on the convicted vendor list.