14-SBE-2 Goal Participation Tutorial.mp4

This is a tutorial video file related to Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal participation requirements for a Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners construction project. The file "14-SBE-2 Goal Participation Tutorial.mp4" serves as instructional material for bidders preparing to submit competitive sealed bids for the Northwest Transfer Station Community Collection Center (NWTS CCC) Floor Upgrades project. The project scope encompasses cast-in-place concrete floor upgrades including demolition of existing concrete and asphalt paving, installation of reinforced concrete meeting ACI 301 standards with specified compressive strength requirements (6,000 psi at 28 days; 4,500 psi at 3 days), steel reinforcement installation, and related facility upgrades across three construction phases. The work includes mobilization, as-built surveys, grading, subgrade stabilization, crushed concrete base installation, steel I-beam and metal canopy placement, and construction quality control testing with documented cylinder testing at three, seven, and 28 days. Bids are due July 31, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Substantial Completion is required 150 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with Final Completion due 180 days from Notice to Proceed. A preconstruction conference will be held prior to work commencement.

The estimated contract value is $2.24 million with an additional $200,000 allowance for Allowance Authorization, governed by Florida law with venue in Hillsborough County. A 5% Small Business Enterprise subcontractor participation goal has been established for this solicitation. Bidders must submit a 5% Earnest Money Deposit or Bid Bond and furnish Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100% of the contract amount upon award. Progress payments are subject to 5% retainage throughout the contract. Liquidated damages are assessed at $1,000 per day for Substantial Completion delays and $750 per day for Final Completion delays. All bidders must hold a valid Florida Building Contractor (BC) license and comply with E-Verify requirements. Submission requirements include the SBE-1 Form listing all registered SBE subcontractors and material suppliers with scope of work and estimated dollar amounts, Letters of Intent or executed subcontract agreements from subcontractors, Affidavit of Compliance (Foreign Country of Concern), Drug-Free Workplace Certification, and Substitute W-9 Form. Award is made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications.