11-Special Instructions to Vendors, BLD2132243Q2, Glass Replacement at FLL.pdf

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDORS

QUOTATION REQUEST OR INVITATION TO BID

Glass Replacement at FLL Terminal 1

A. Scope This fixed contract contract is for removing and replacing one insulating glass unit at Terminal 1 at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport for the Aviation Department in accordance with the Specifications and Requirements.

B. Contract Type

Definite Quantity Contracts. This solicitation is for a definite quantity of goods or services. Purchase order(s) for the quantity(ies) stated in the solicitation will be issued to the Vendor after notification of award and receipt of all required documents or as otherwise stated in the solicitation.

The County may order additional quantities of up to an additional twenty percent (20%) of the originally specified quantities at any time prior to the expiration of one (1) year after the date of award; if mutually agreed, the awarded Vendor must furnish such additional quantities at the same prices, terms, and conditions as stated in the solicitation and the response. If the County requires delivery within a shorter period than the delivery time specified in the solicitation (if any), and if the awarded Vendor is unable to deliver by that time at the contracted price, the County may obtain such delivery from other sources, without penalty or prejudice to the County, and such shall not be a violation of the contract provided the County purchases the remainder of the definite quantity from the awarded Vendor under the delivery terms specified in the solicitation.

C. Office of Economic and Small Business Requirements

A SBE/CBE Reserve or CBE Goal is not applicable to this solicitation.

D. Funding Requirements (ex. Grant, State, or Federal) Not applicable to this solicitation.

E. Specifications and Requirements The Specifications and Requirements included apply to this solicitation. If the Specifications and Requirements reference a third party (i.e., manufacturer, applicator, subcontractor, etc.), the reference is to be construed as the Vendor through the third party.

The product offered by the Vendor must, on an overall basis, be equal or greater in quality or performance than the Specifications and Requirements. Broward County shall be the sole judge of what constitutes equal or greater in quality or performance. Submittals that do not comply with Specifications and Requirements are subject to rejection.

Specifications and Requirements and Drawings included apply to this solicitation.

F. Requests for Approved Equals

G. Vendor Responsibilities The Vendor will be responsible for the provision, installation per Specifications and Requirements, and performance of all equipment, materials, services, etc. offered in their submittal. The Vendor is not relieved of responsibility for the performance of all equipment furnished, or of ensuring timely delivery of materials, equipment, etc., even if the equipment or materials are not of their own manufacture.

H. Fiscal Year End

I. Basis of Award Award of this contract will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder on a total bid price (sum of all items) basis. The County reserves the right to award on a group basis (if applicable), item by item basis or total bid price basis, whichever is deemed to be in the County’s best interest, in accordance with General Conditions, Section B.7.

J. Multiple Awards

K. Price Adjustment/Escalation

L. Maintenance and Service Requirements Refer to Specifications and Requirements.

M. Licensing Requirements Proof of licensing should be returned with the Vendor’s submittal. If not provided with submittal, the Vendor must submit within three business days after the County’s request. Vendors may be deemed nonresponsive for failure to fully comply with stated timeframes.

In order to be considered a responsible and responsive Vendor for the scope of work set forth in this solicitation, the Vendor must possess the license(s) indicated below (including any specified State registration, if applicable) at the time of solicitation submittal. Any certificate of competency that meets or exceeds the licensing requirements specified herein, as determined in the sole and absolute discretion of the County, will be considered responsible and responsive to the licensing requirements of this solicitation.

State of Florida License: Certified General Contractor;

OR

Certified Building Contractor;

Certified Glazing Contractor

Broward County: General Building Contractor Class “A” [Must be registered with the State]

General Building Contractor Class “B” [Must be registered with the State]

Glazing Contractor Class “G”

Any work performed under this contract that requires licensure or registration must be performed by a licensed or registered contractor or subcontractor, as applicable.

Joint Venture submittal requirements (If applicable):

A Joint Venture should submit satisfactory proof with its submittal that the Joint Venture, or at least one of the Joint Venture partners, shall be required to possess one of the above licenses (including any specified State registration, if applicable) at the time of submittal. If not submitted with its response, the Joint Venture must submit such proof within three business days of County’s written request. A Joint Venture may be deemed non-responsive for failure to comply within stated timeframes.

If a Joint Venture is recommended for contract award, it must either 1) submit satisfactory proof that the Joint Venture holds the specified license (if applicable) or that a licensed contractor has qualified the Joint Venture, or

2) provide satisfactory proof it applied for the specified license (if applicable) or the licensee has applied to qualify the Joint Venture, within three business days of County’s written request. The license or qualification, as applicable, in the name of the Joint Venture, must be effective prior to contract execution.

Additional submittal requirements (for construction services only):

A Joint Venture proposer should submit satisfactory proof with its submittal that the Joint Venture complies with all applicable legal requirements, including but not limited to, Section 489.119, Florida Statutes and Rule 61G4- 15.0022, Florida Administrative Code, at time of submittal. If not submitted with its response, the Joint Venture must submit such proof within three business days of County’s written request. A Joint Venture may be deemed non-responsive for failure to comply within stated timeframes.

N. Certification Requirements

O. Permits and Fees (For Agencies other than Broward County) The Vendor must procure and pay for all permits and licenses, pay all charges and fees, and give all notices necessary and incidental to the due and lawful prosecution of the work. The cost of all permits, fees, etc., shall be included in price bid except where noted in the Specifications and Requirements.

P. Allowances

Q. Public Bid Disclosure Act In compliance with the Public Bid Disclosure Act, Section 218.80, Florida Statutes, each permit, license, impact, inspection, and/or certificate of occupancy fee that will be payable by the Vendor to the County by virtue of this work/project (before or during construction) is set forth below, and includes the dollar amount or the percentage method or unit method to be paid of all permits, licenses, and/or fees.

The using agency will be responsible for paying for any and all permit, license, impact, inspection, and/or certificate of occupancy fees imposed on the work by Broward County. This does not alleviate the Vendor from the obligation to file any necessary applications or obtain any necessary permits or licenses.

Licenses, permits, and fees that may be required by the State of Florida, State agencies, or other local governmental entities are not included in the above list.

R. Recycling Preference

S. Prevailing Wage Rates

T. Liquidated Damages

U. Payment Refer to General Conditions.

V. Additional Information/Instructions

Form Date 10/10/25