Construction Bid 18118-26

Proprietary and Confidential 8/19/26 2:59 PM

A NEW DAY.

Bid Specifications for

Outfall Ditch ROW Cleaning and Maintenance - West Area

Company City of Jacksonville Buyer Melissa Pierce

E-mail mpierce@coj.net

This document has important legal consequences. The information contained in this document is proprietary of City of Jacksonville. It shall not be used, reproduced, or disclosed to others without the express and written consent of City of Jacksonville.

All responses to this solicitation must be submitted through the City's e-procurement system 1Cloud. If you need to refresh yourself on the instructions for viewing and responding to solicitations, please refer to the training information posted on the supplier portal located on the COJ Procurement Division website.

https://www.jacksonville.gov/departments/finance/procurement https://www.jacksonville.gov/departments/finance/procurement

Table of Contents

1 Overview

1.1 General Information

1.2 Schedule

1.3 Negotiation Controls

1.4 Response Rules

1.5 Terms

2 Requirements

2.1 Affirmation

2.2 Submittal Statement

2.3 General Requirements

2.4 Insurance Requirements

2.5 Price Sheet

2.6 Sample Contract

2.7 Owner Direct Material Purchase

2.8 Subcontractors and Shop Fabricators

2.9 Bid Surety Requirements

2.10 Response Attachments

3 Lines

3.1 Line Information

3.2 Line Details

3.2.1 Line 1

3.2.2 Line 2

4 Contract Terms

1 Overview

1.1 General Information

Title Outfall Ditch ROW Cleaning and Maintenance - West Area

Synopsis Outfall Ditch ROW Cleaning and Maintenance - West Area - Mandatory Pre-Bid - August 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM - 609 Saint Johns Bluff Road North, Jacksonville, FL 32225

Buyer Melissa Pierce Outcome Contract Purchase Agreement

E-Mail mpierce@coj.net

1.2 Schedule

Preview Date Open Date 8/19/26 2:59 PM

Close Date 9/17/26 10:00 AM Award Date Time Zone Eastern Standard Time

Pre-Bid Conference Location

609 Saint Johns Bluff Road North, Jacksonville, FL 32225

Pre-Bid Date/Time 08/26/2026 9:00 AM Question Cutoff

Date/Time

09/10/2026 5:00 PM

1.3 Negotiation Controls

Response Visibility Sealed

Lines Settings Rank Indicator 1,2,3...

Ranking Method Price only

1.4 Response Rules

This negotiation is governed by all the rules displayed below.

Rule Suppliers are allowed to revise their submitted response up until Bid closing

1.5 Terms

Agreement Start Date Agreement End Date Agreement Amount

(USD)

Payment Terms Freight Terms Freight Prepaid

Shipping Method Best Way FOB FOB Destination Negotiation Currency USD (US Dollar) Price Precision 2

2 Requirements *Response is required

Suppliers must satisfy the following requirements. By submitting a response, Supplier warrants and represents that it satisfies all requirements. Failure to meet any of the requirements may result in the response being rejected as non-responsive. Any conflict between any section within this document shall be resolved by deferring to the most restrictive language of the solicitation document. Suppliers must respond to each section through the drop-down selection or arrows at the top right. All response attachments should be properly labeled to identify supplier and file contents.

2.1 Affirmation

*1. Type name, title and email of person submitting bid in the comments box.

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Comments:

*2.

Type name of company in the comments box.

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Comments:

*3. No Alterations: Bidder has not altered the original Solicitation Document in any way and further understands that any such alteration of the original solicitation document may result in rejection of the bid.

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*4. Solicitation Silence: The Solicitation Silence policy is in effect for this solicitation and all communications related to this solicitation must be in writing to the designated procurement representative. Violations of the solicitation silence policy may result in the rejection/disqualification of the submission.

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*5. Legal authorization and solicitation specific minimum requirements: All bidders must be legally authorized to do business in Duval County and shall comply with all minimum requirements for this bid. Failure to submit evidence for meeting any of these requirements may be grounds for rejection. Vendor shall provide proof of applicable local business licenses and particulars such as specific licensure, experience on similar projects, years of expertise in the area etc.

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*6. Certification of No Conflict of Interest: Supplier certifies that no official or employee of the City or independent agency requiring the goods or services described in the specifications has a material financial interest in the Supplier's company. Supplier must complete and submit the attached Conflict of Interest Statement fully detailing any potential conflicts.

Attachments:

File Name or URL Type Description

CONFLICT OF

INTEREST CERTIFICA

File

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a. Contractor certifies that no official or employee of the City or independent agency requiring the goods or services described in the specifications has a material financial interest in the Contractor's company.

b. Contractor cannot certify that no official or employee of the City or independent agency requiring the goods or services described in the specifications has a material financial interest in the Contractor's company.

*7.

Equal Business Opportunity Program: Pursuant to Part 6 of Chapter 126, Jacksonville Ordinance Code, the City of Jacksonville encourages the utilization and participation of Jacksonville Small and Emerging Businesses (JSEBs) in its contract awards based upon availability. It is the City's intent in adopting this program to reflect the philosophy with regards to enhancing participation of JSEBs in all areas of procurement.

20% Participation Attachments:

File Name or URL Type Description Bid Codes - PWRS-

503174-26 OUT

File

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*8. Electronic Signature: I understand this acknowledgment serves as my electronic signature and has the same force and effect as my manual signature.

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2.2 Submittal Statement

*1. Submittal Statement

Bidder certifies that this proposal is made in good faith, without collusion or connection with any other entity bidding on this work.

Bidder has examined and read all Drawings, Specifications, General and Special Conditions, and other Contract Documents, and all Addenda thereto; and is acquainted with and fully understands the extent and character of the work covered by this Proposal and the specified requirements, for the proposed work.

Bidder certifies that no officer or agent of the CITY will directly or indirectly benefit from this bid.

Bidder states that this Proposal is made in conformity with the Contract Documents and agrees that in case of any discrepancy or differences between its Proposal and the Contract Documents, the provisions of the latter shall prevail.

Bidder certifies that it has carefully examined the foregoing Proposal after the same was completed and has verified every item placed thereon; and agrees to indemnify, defend and save harmless the CITY against any cost, damage or expense which may be incurred or caused by any error in the Bidder's preparation of same.

Bidder states that all applicable taxes are included in the unit prices or Lump Sum Bid and acknowledges this project is not exempt from the State or Local Sales or Use taxes, and payment of such taxes is the responsibility of the Bidder.

The undersigned Bidder agrees to keep its bid in effect for 120 calendar days after the Bid Opening date to allow the CITY time to award the bid, should it be awarded, and time to prepare and execute the contract (or issue the purchase order). This time period begins at the time bids are opened and ends upon the issuance of Notice to Proceed (NTP) by the CITY.

The bid prices shall remain in effect throughout the life of the Contract. Failure of the CITY to issue NTP within the specified time period shall allow Bidder to withdraw its Bid and terminate its contract without penalty or forfeiture of Bid Bond. Failure of the CITY to issue NTP within the specified time period shall not entitle Bidder to an adjustment of its Bid prices, unless mutually agreeable by the CITY.

Bidder certifies, under penalty of perjury and contract rescission, that it has all required licenses to perform the work required to fulfill the terms of the contract resulting from a successful bid.

Furthermore, the Bidder affirms that all subcontractors requiring to be licensed are listed in its response and are properly licensed to perform work on their respective portions of this project.

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2.3 General Requirements

*1. Scope of Services: The Procurement of the City of Jacksonville, Florida is currently accepting bids to obtain source(s) of supply for the item(s) or service(s) as outlined in the bid documents provided.

The work consists of furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment and performing all operations necessary for litter and debris removal, mowing, edging, line trimming, blowing, tree pruning, clearing, hauling, and disposal of litter and debris generated by this process for City Controlled Outfall Ditches and Right of Ways of various lengths, widths, and depths in one of the four (4) designated areas (East, South, West, and North) located in the City of Jacksonville. Mechanical and/or manual labor will be required to accomplish the work.

All work will be performed in accordance with the Contract Documents.

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*2. Please review and acknowledge attached list of locations in the West Area.

Special Conditions

BASIS OF AWARD - This project may be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible Bidder determined by the Total Base Bid contingent on the availability of funds within the project's approved budget. It is the intent that no bidder shall be awarded more than two areas of the total four (4) project Areas, however, should large differentials in bid prices (greater than 10%) necessitate, the City will assess the situation and award in the best interest of the

City. The City has the right to reject any or all bids if it is in the best interest of the City.

PROJECT COMPLETION - The intent of this contract is that the Contractor provides Outfall Ditch and Easement Cleaning and Maintenance North Area service during the period of Contract Execution through September 30, 2027.

The Contractor shall begin work within ten (10) calendar days, including Sundays and holidays, after issuance of a Blanket Order or Purchase Order from the City. For each area awarded, a production rate of 2.5 miles per week of cleaned outfalls will be required for each Blanket Order or Purchase Order issued. No Blanket Orders or Purchase Orders will be issued under this Contract after September 30, 2027 unless the Contract is renewed. The active Contract will expire 120 days thereafter. All work started under a Blanket Order or Purchase Order shall be completed by the expiration date. By mutual agreement of both parties, provided funds are available, the Contract may be extended four

(4) times for a period of one (1) year each. Each extension amendment of the contract will be amended prior to September 30th of the contract expiration fiscal year. Based upon the agreement of all parties, the Contract Unit Prices may be adjusted at the time of renewal based on the stated Consumer Price Index (CPI) for All Urban Consumers – South Region All Items, (Series CUURO300SAO), over the preceding twelve (12) months from the date of Contract Award. The adjusted Contract Unit Prices will be calculated using the current Contract Unit Prices and adjusting them by the amount of the stated CPI. The subsequent optional renewals, if both the CITY and the CONTRACTOR agree, may also include a Contract Unit Price adjustment based on the CPI for the preceding twelve months from the award date of the second contract. Contract Unit Prices will be adjusted by applying the CPI to the previously adjusted Contract Unit Prices for the first renewal option.

Attachments:

File Name or URL Type Description 31 SECTION 31 Outfall Special

File

APPENDIX A Outfall Ditch locat

File

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*3.

Contractors must satisfy the following mandatory minimum requirements in order to have their Responses evaluated.

By submitting a Response, Contractor warrants and represents that it satisfies these requirements. Failure to meet these requirements and present written documentation at the time of bid submission will result in the Response not be (evaluated or considered) and being rejected as non-responsive:

1 - The bidder must provide proof of applicable local business license if located within Duval County.

2 - The bidder/contractor must be certified by the City in at least one of the following categories:

• Landscape and/or Ditch Maintenance (NIGP 988),

• Underground Utility, or

• General Contractor – Horizontal Construction Category.

3 - The bidder (whether an individual, company, partnership, or corporation) must have been actively engaged in landscape maintenance and/or Ditch Maintenance for at least three (3) consecutive years.

4 - The bidder must have successfully completed at least one landscape maintenance contract that:

• lasted one full year, and

• had an annual billing value of at least $500,000.

5 - The Bidder/Contractor shall possess a valid Waste Tire Transporter License issued by the City of Jacksonville.

Questions regarding licensing may be directed via email to Wastetire@coj.net.

6 - The Bidder/Contractor shall own or lease under a long-term lease agreement all required equipment.

7 - All required equipment shall be no more than ten (10) years old and shall include, at a minimum, the following:

Equipment Minimum Quantity

4x4, 80–100 HP Tractor with Side Vertical Arm Mower 2

4x4, 80–100 HP Tractor with 60-inch Brush Cutter 2

Finish/Rough-Cut Mower with 60-inch Deck 2

Pickup Truck with Mower Trailer 2

Trash Truck, Dump Truck, or Truck with Large Trailer equipped with Sidewalls and Cover for Transporting Litter and Debris 2

50–70 HP Skid Steer with Grappling Attachment 2

Tow-Behind Chipper 2

Gas- or Electric-Powered String Trimmers 4

Gas- or Electric-Powered Pole Saws 4

Chain Saws 2

Blowers 2

Miscellaneous Hand Tool Set (per crew) 1

8 - The Bidder shall submit their experience and qualifications, including the following:

• A list of completed contracts that includes:

• • Project name;

• Contracting agency or owner;

• Contact person and telephone number;

• Contract amount; and

• A detailed description of the work performed.

• A comprehensive inventory of equipment used to perform the referenced projects, including:

• Equipment owned by the Bidder;

• Equipment owned by each named Subcontractor; and

• Equipment available to the Bidder and each named Subcontractor through lease agreements or other documented arrangements.

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*4. Please review and acknowledge the attached requirements.

Attachments:

File Name or URL Type Description Executive Order 98-01.pdf File

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO.

2013-05.pd

File

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*5.

The current City of Jacksonville Standard Specifications and City of Jacksonville Standard Details, including all Revisions published prior to the Bid Date by the Department of Public Works, shall be considered part of the Technical Specifications as far as these Documents apply to the proposed work included in the Contract Documents and Addenda.

https://www.jacksonville.gov/departments/planning-and-development/development-services-division/review-group- (fka-dmg)/land-development-procedures-manual

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*6.

The JEA Electrical Standards, Details and Materials, JEA Water & Sewer Standards, Details and Materials, including all Revisions published prior to the Bid Date by Electrical, Water & Sewer Divisions of the JEA, shall be considered part of the Technical Specifications, as far as these Documents apply to the proposed work included in the Contract Documents and Addenda.

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*7.

In addition, any applicable sections and supplements of the current version of "Florida Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction", shall be considered a part of the contract documents, as far as the applicable sections and Drawings or any Addenda thereto. Where a Section number of the Florida Department of Transportation Standard Specifications, and/or Index number of the Roadway and Traffic Design Standards are specified, then all other related applicable Sections and Index numbers shall also apply.

In addition, any applicable Sections and Indexes of the current version of "Standard Plans for Road Construction" shall also be considered a part of the Contract Documents, as far as the applicable Sections and Indexes apply to the proposed work called for on the Contract Drawings or any Addenda thereto.

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*8. Please review and acknowledge the attached requirements.

Attachments:

File Name or URL Type Description Construction Forms rev1. File https://www.jacksonville.gov/departments/planning-and-development/development-services-division/review-group-(fka-dmg)/land-development-procedures-manual https://www.jacksonville.gov/departments/planning-and-development/development-services-division/review-group-(fka-dmg)/land-development-procedures-manual docx Payment Application Schedule o

File

Improv-in-Progress Notificatio

File

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*9. Please review and acknowledge Incinerator Ash Material requirements.

Attachments:

File Name or URL Type Description Incinerator Ash Management Pla

File

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*10. Please review and acknowledge the Local Preference Policy for Certain Capital Projects.

In accordance with Part 7 Subpart B of the Jax P-Code, for all capital improvement procurements of $7,000,000 or more that are awarded to a non-local business, the non-local business shall be required to use local business to perform or supply at least forty percent (40%) of the project based on the initial award amount (the Local Participation Requirement). The Chief of Procurement, in consultation with the using agency, may establish a lower participation percentage of no less than twenty percent (20%).

Attachments:

File Name or URL Type Description Suppliers_Local_Participati on_

File

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*11. Please review and acknowledge the attached requirements.

Attachments:

File Name or URL Type Description Ex-Offender Requirement Attach

File

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*12. Federal Funding does not apply to this bid

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2.4 Insurance Requirements

*1. CIP Construction Insurance Requirements

Attachments:

File Name or URL Type Description CIP Construction Insurance Req

File

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2.5 Price Sheet

*1. Price Sheet: Please download the attached spreadsheet to enter prices and upload back. Please do not make any changes to the item descriptions or quantities indicated. See the attachment(s) for additional information.

Price Sheet

1. PROPOSAL

a. A Bidder must provide a price on each item listed.

b. Unless stated otherwise by the City, all bid prices should include the furnishing and installing materials.

c. Bidder must insert extended prices obtained by multiplying the proposed quantities times the unit prices. In case of errors, unit prices will govern. The corrected extended prices and corrected Total Base Bid will be used to determine the lowest qualified Bid.

d. The Total Base Bid plus selected Alternate(s), if any, will be used to determine the lowest bidder. If selected, Alternate(s) will be awarded in the order listed (i.e. – 1,2,3…).

e. Bidder agrees to keep its bid in effect for 120 calendar days after the Bid Opening date to allow the CITY time to award the bid, should it be awarded, and time to prepare and execute the contract (or issue the purchase order). This time period begins at the time bids are opened and ends upon the issuance of Notice to Proceed (NTP) by the CITY. The bid prices shall remain in effect throughout the life of the Contract. Failure of the CITY to issue NTP within the specified time period shall allow Bidder to withdraw its Bid and terminate its contract without penalty or forfeiture of Bid Bond. Failure of the CITY to issue NTP within the specified time period shall not entitle Bidder to an adjustment of its Bid prices, unless mutually agreeable by the CITY.

f. Bids in which the prices are obviously unbalanced are subject to rejection. The CITY shall not be liable to the CONTRACTOR for failure to reject or notify the Bidder of any unbalanced bid.

2. CONDITIONS IN BIDDER'S PROPOSAL

a. The Bidder shall not stipulate in its Bid Proposal, or append thereto, any conditions contrary to those contained in the Contract Documents.

3. TAXES

a. Bidders shall include in their bid prices any sales taxes or use taxes which they are required by law to pay. Bidders are reminded, it is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to pay all Florida Sales Taxes that are required to be paid to the State under the subject contract. These taxes, by State law, are not to be set forth as a separate line item. Therefore, the CONTRACTOR shall devise his own method to insure recovery. Additional allowances will not be made for failure to include these required taxes in the proposal.

4. QUANTITIES

a. It is understood that the quantities set forth in the Proposal Form are calculated estimates, and that payment will be made only upon the actual quantities of work complete in place, measured as defined in the Contract Documents. It is the Bidder's responsibility to verify the scope and quantity of work included in lump sum bid items. No Adjustment in a lump sum bid price will be allowed for errors in quantity tabulations unless there is a change in the defined scope of work after receipt of the bids.

b. It is anticipated that the quantities set forth in the Bid Proposal Form are reasonable and will not be exceeded. During the bid process, any Bidder finding a discrepancy larger than 10% of the estimated quantity shall bring the discrepancy to the attention of the ENGINEER. The quantity estimated will be checked and if found in error, an addendum will be published and distributed to all Bidders. Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, if during construction any quantity is exceeded, the overrun must be approved by the ENGINEER prior to proceeding with work to incorporate the item in the construction. No change order for this additional work will be required other than a final change order for the amount installed, except when any one pay item is increased by more than 20% of the quantity listed or when the total amount of all overruns or underruns exceeds $50,000. If any one of said quantities is adjusted greater than twenty percent (20%), then the unit price is subject to negotiation.

c. It is expressly understood and agreed that the foregoing Total Bid(s) is/are the basis for establishing the amount of the Bid Security and is not to be construed to be a Lump Sum Proposal.

5. SUBSTITUTION OF "OR EQUAL" ITEMS

a. The materials, devices, systems, appliances, or equipment designated in the Contract Documents by a manufacturer's, vendor's, proprietary or trade name; establish a standard of required function, dimensions, appearance and quality to be met. Wherever the designation of such items is not followed by "or equal", it shall be deemed that the words "or equal" do follow such designation. A Bidder may propose the substitution of items equaling or bettering the standards of those specified, upon submission to the ENGINEER, not less than 10 days (7 if informal) prior to the date for receipt of Bids, of complete information on the proposed substitute including its name, manufacturer, drawings, cut-sheets, performance, test data, and any other information required by the ENGINEER for evaluation of the proposed substitute.

b. Approval, if granted, by the ENGINEER of a proposed substitute shall be in the form of an Addendum issued to all prospective bidders. Whenever a bidder proposes to furnish an approved substitute, it shall be responsible for and include in its base bid the cost of making all adjustments to accommodate the substitute including, but not limited to, structural elements, auxiliary equipment, piling, electrical, mechanical and control systems; which are required to provide a complete satisfactory operating installation of the substitute item. Approval of the substitute item shall be in the sole discretion of the ENGINEER upon its finding that it conforms to all structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical and other design criteria as well as required operating performance characteristics. Failure of the ENGINEER to complete the review and evaluation of a proposed substitute in time to issue an addendum prior to the receipt of Bids shall not authorize any Bidder to include such substitute in a Bid nor shall it be the basis of a protest by a Bidder.

c. No substitute or "or equal" item which has not been previously approved as required by this Section, shall be included in the proposal. If, regardless of the above prohibition, a non-approved substitute item is shown on the proposal, it shall be disregarded in consideration of award, and if an award is made to such Bidder, the Bidder shall furnish the item as specified with no change in Bid price notwithstanding the substitute shown on the proposal.

d. Following the award of a contract, substitution of any item from that specified or approved prior to receipt of bid, shall be requested in accordance with the applicable sections of the General Conditions (Construction).

Bid Items - West Area.pdf File

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2.6 Sample Contract

*1. Please review and acknowledge the attached sample contract.

Attachments:

File Name or URL Type Description

CONTRACT EXAMPLE.

docx

File

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2.7 Owner Direct Material Purchase

*1. Please review and acknowledge the Owner Direct Materials Program.

Direct Material Purchases

Pursuant to Florida Statutes, Section 212.08(6), and Florida Administrative Code, Number 12A-1.094, the City of Jacksonville is exempt from Florida Sales Tax for the purchase of construction materials, supplies and/or equipment incorporated into a construction project. Furthermore, the Procurement Division is required per the Jax P-Code,

126.306 (h), to include Owner Direct Materials Purchase Order (ODPO) or Direct Materials Purchase Order (DMPO/DPO) in all capital improvement solicitations which requires the contractor to include on the schedule of values, a total line-item cost by material type for each supply purchase necessary for the project.

This requirement applies to any line item (type of material) where the total cost of the type of material is $100,000 or more for non-JSEB suppliers, and $10,000 or more for JSEB suppliers, unless the Chief of Procurement determines, based on satisfactory written justification provided by the using agency, that the city's purchase of supplies for a capital improvement procurement is not feasible, economical, or beneficial to the city's interests.

Per the solicitation clauses, the supplier will be responsible for all matters relating to the receipt of materials purchased by the city, including verifying correct quantities, inspection, and acceptance of the materials at the time of delivery.

The supplier shall also bear the costs of all payment and performance bonds and insurance, including builder's risk insurance. The supplier shall be responsible for coordinating the delivery, storage, and incorporation of material purchases made by the city. Once the materials are incorporated in the project, they become the responsibility of the supplier. Failure by the supplier to comply with the tax exemption procedures, which will result in taxes, fines or damages to the city shall be the sole responsibility and liability of the supplier.

The bid price is the contract price as awarded and must include any applicable sales tax. Material prices may fluctuate but there will be no increase to the contract price. Any adjustments up or down to the original estimated cost are absorbed within the bid price. In addition, the supplier is required to register or already be registered in 1Cloud prior to any purchase request. The Supplier link for registration is www.jacksonville.gov/supplierportal or Jacksonville.gov - Supplier Portal

Attachments:

File Name or URL Type Description Direct materials wording Ordin

File

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2.8 Subcontractors and Shop Fabricators

*1. Please review and acknowledge attached requirement for subcontractors and shop fabricators.

Attachments:

File Name or URL Type Description Subcontractors and Shop Fabric

File

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2.9 Bid Surety Requirements

*1.

A Performance Bond is required for this project.

CONTRACT PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS

Except as provided in the General Conditions, Contract Bonds in the form provided in these Contract Documents will be required in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Amount and shall be written with a surety company regularly commissioned and currently licensed as a resident or non-resident agent in the State of Florida. Such surety company must be approved by the CITY'S Division of Insurance and Risk Management. The bonds shall guarantee the faithful performance of this Contract, including delay damage expense, and payment for labor, materials, and supplies used therefore. For a Contract involving Federal funds, the bond must be written by a Federally approved bonding agency. (A copy of bonding agencies currently approved by the Federal Government will be furnished upon request from the U. S. Housing and Urban Development (H.U.D.) Department).

Performance Bond.pdf File Bid Bond.pdf File Payment Bond.docx File

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2.10 Response Attachments

*1. Attach Overall Proposal Document Here, Use the following naming convention:

Supplier_Name Overall Proposal Document. Include all response pages in a single ".PDF" format file.

If the proposer desires, the Company financial reports can be submitted in a separate .pdf file from the proposal file. However, the file name must include the word "Confidential". For Example: "XYZ Engineering

– Confidential Financial Info.pdf".

Hint: Attach Overall Proposal Document Here, Use the following naming convention: Supplier_Name Overall Proposal Document. Include all response pages in a single ".PDF" format file.

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a. Acknowledge(Response attachments are required)

3 Lines

3.1 Line Information

Line Estimated Quantity

Response Price

Line Amount

Response Minimum

Release Amount

1-Outfall Ditch - West Area - Part A

2-Outfall Ditch - West Area - Part B

3.2 Line Details

3.2.1 Line 1 Outfall Ditch - West Area - Part A

Category Name 968.33 Ditch Maintenance

Allow Alternate Lines No Target Minimum Release

Amount (USD) Estimated Total Amount

(USD)

Start Price (USD)

3.2.2 Line 2 Outfall Ditch - West Area - Part B

Category Name 968.33 Ditch Maintenance

Allow Alternate Lines No Target Minimum Release

Amount (USD) Estimated Total Amount

(USD)

Start Price (USD)

4 Contract Terms

Contract Terms and Conditions

A. Solicitation Overview

A.1. Scope of Work

The R-O-W and Stormwater Maintenance of the City of Jacksonville, Florida is currently accepting bids to obtain source(s) of supply for the item(s)/service(s) as outlined in the bid documents provided. The purpose of this bid invitation is to obtain information about your firm and its ability to provide these item(s)/service(s) and to obtain pricing commitments for Outfall Ditch ROW Cleaning and Maintenance - West Area as listed in the bid documents.

A.2. Award

Award will be ALL OR NONE to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder(s) subject to the Buy American Preference clause described below. Bidders must bid on all items to be considered for award. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids. ALL awards are subject to the availability of funds.

A.3. Term of Agreement

The period of service will be for the initial period of one year, with four, one-year renewal options. Renewal options subject to approval with supplier and City of Jacksonville.

A.4. Quantities

Quantities indicated reflect the estimated quantities to be purchased throughout the contract period and are subject to fluctuation in accordance with actual requirements. The City reserves the right to purchase more than the estimated quantities listed or not to make any purchase against this bid if it so deems necessary anytime during the contract period. The City reserves the right to add or delete items during the contract period. The City will order on an as needed basis.

B. Equal Business Opportunity Plan

B.1. Participation Percentage Plan for Jacksonville Small Business Program

The following goals apply to this contract and submissions of a bid by a prospective contractor shall constitute full acceptance of all conditions outlined in the bid documents, Chapter 126, Jacksonville Ordinance Code, and the prospective contractor's bid proposal.

The attainment of JSEB participation goals established for this contract will be: (i) based upon JSEBs certified by the City AT THE TIME OF BID OPENING in accordance with Part 6 of Chapter 126, Jacksonville Ordinance Code; and (ii) measured as a percentage of the total dollar value of the contract or, in the case of alternates, the percentage is calculated on the base bid for the purpose of the award; however, the contractor is expected to make every attempt to meet or exceed the stated goals when the alternates are awarded.

QUALIFYING COMMODITY CODES: 912.23; 912.44; 968.33

The designation of this project is Participation. As such, 20 percent to be performed by City certified JSEBs. The percentage may be met in any combination, however, JSEB certifications must be in effect at the time of time of Bid Opening.

C. General Conditions

C.1. Assignment

The Bidder shall not assign, transfer, convey, sublet, novation, or otherwise dispose of this Agreement, or of any or all of its rights, title, or interests therein, or its power to execute such agreement to any person, firm, or corporation without prior written authorization by the City.

C.2. Audit Provision

A person or entity providing capital improvements, contractual services, supplies, professional design services, or professional services purchased by the City pursuant to a method of purchase, unless otherwise provided herein, shall agree and be deemed to have agreed by virtue of doing business under contract with the City to all access and examination at all reasonable times by the Council Auditor or any duly authorized representative of the Council Auditor to business records directly pertinent to the transaction until the expiration of three years after final payment pursuant to the transaction. No examination shall be conducted until the Council Auditor has made a recommendation to the Council President that the examination should be conducted and until the Council President has approved the conducting of the examination.

C.3. Bid / Surety Requirements

All bids that may require a bid security or surety in the form of a certified check, cashier's check or bid bond in the amount as prescribed in the bid documents must accompany the bid submission prior to the scheduled bid opening. Certified and cashier's checks will be deposited by the City and reimbursement checks will be issued once an award is made. Failure to submit the above information timely will be grounds for rejection of bid.

C.4. Cartage

No charge will be allowed for cartage or packages unless by special agreement.

C.5. Certificate of Insurance

Each supplier shall maintain, for the entire term of this bid, current insurance coverage as stated in the bid documents. All insurance certificates shall list the City of Jacksonville as an additional insured. The awarded vendor will be required to submit a copy of the insurance certificate within ten (10) days from date of receipt of award notice. Bid number should be listed on certificate.

C.6. COJ - Debarment List

In accordance with the City's Procurement Code, the Chief of Procurement and all agencies are advised to cease doing business with disqualified suppliers as they appear on the Disqualified/Probationary Suppliers list located on the Supplier Portal.

C.7. Collusion

THE BIDDER, BY AFFIXING HIS SIGNATURE TO THIS PROPOSAL, AGREES TO

THE FOLLOWING: "BIDDER CERTIFIES THAT THIS BID IS MADE WITHOUT

ANY PREVIOUS UNDERSTANDING, AGREEMENT OR CONNECTION WITH ANY

PERSON, FIRM, OR CORPORATION MAKING A BID FOR THE SAME ITEMS, AND

IS IN ALL RESPECTS FAIR, WITHOUT OUTSIDE CONTROL, COLLUSION, FRAUD

OR OTHERWISE ILLEGAL ACTION."

C.8. Compliance with Specifications https://www.jacksonville.gov/supplierportal

The bidder, by affixing its signature to the bid form submitted, agrees to provide item(s)/service

(s) in accordance with the bid documents provided. Bidder must bid only a single offering for each bid item. Multiple offerings, alternates (unless stated) and or stipulations may be cause for bid rejection. Bidder should bid only on forms provided herein unless otherwise stated. Bid submissions shall be in ink or typewritten. All corrections must be initialed.

C.9. Data Required to be Submitted

Whenever the specifications indicate a product or a particular manufacturer, model, or brand in the absence of any statement to the contrary by the bidder, the bid will be interpreted as for the exact brand, model, or manufacturer specified, together with all accessories, qualities, tolerances, compositions, etc. enumerated in the detailed specifications.

If no particular brand, model or make is specified, and if no data is required to be submitted with this bid, the successful contractor, after award and before manufacturer or shipment, may be required to submit working drawings or detailed descriptive data sufficient to enable the City to judge contractor is in compliance with if each requirement of the specifications.

C.10. Delivery

A packing list shall accompany all shipments, which shall indicate, at a minimum, the following:

purchase order number, item number and description, date of shipment, quantity ordered and shipped, unit price, and unit of measure.

C.11. Deviations to Specifications

In addition to the requirements of paragraph five, all deviations from the specifications must be noted in detail by the bidder in writing at the time of the submittal of the formal bid. The absence of a written list of specification deviations at the time of submittal of the bid will hold the bidder strictly accountable to the City to the specifications as written. Any deviation from the specifications as written not previously submitted, as required by the above, will be grounds for rejection of the material and/or equipment when delivered.

C.12. Discounts

ALL DISCOUNTS OTHER THAN PROMPT PAYMENT TO BE INCLUDED IN BID

PRICE. PROMPT PAYMENT DISCOUNTS OF LESS THAN THIRTY (30) DAYS WILL

NOT BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING LOW BID.

C.13. Electronic Payments

Bidders/Suppliers are encouraged to enroll in the City of Jacksonville's Automated Clearing House ("ACH") electronic payment program. ACH allows for systematic direct payment to suppliers. The ACH enrollment form can be downloaded at www.coj.net under the Online Forms link on the Finance Department page.

C.14. Errors in Bids

Bidders or their authorized representatives are expected to fully inform themselves as to the conditions, requirements, and specifications before submitting bids; failure to do so will be at the bidder's own risk and bidder cannot secure relief on the plea of error. Neither law nor regulations make allowance for errors either of omission or commission on the part of bidders. In case of error in extension of prices in the bid, the unit price will govern.

C.15. Escalation / De-escalation

All pricing submitted shall remain firm for the first year of the initial contract period. After the http://www.coj.net first year of the contract term, a supplier may submit in writing a request for price escalation/de-escalation for the percentage of change as listed in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and/or documentation notifying of an industry-wide increase. The City reserves the right to decline any price increase request.

C.16. Ethics Provision for Vendors / Suppliers

The Bidder, by affixing its signature to the proposal form, and/or the acceptance of a purchase order, represents that it has reviewed the provisions of the Jacksonville Ethics Code contained in the Ordinance Code and the provisions of the Purchasing code contained in the Ordinance Code and has read and will comply with the Mandatory Ethics Training for Suppliers located on the Procurement Website.

C.17. Extension

In addition to any renewal options contained herein, the City has the right to extend any award resulting from this Bid for the period of time necessary for the City to release, award, and implement a replacement agreement for the commodities and/or contractual services provided in this Bid. Such extension shall be based upon the same prices, terms, and conditions set forth in this Bid.

C.18. Favored Nation Clause

Based on similar size and quantity, it is understood that the Bidder is providing the City the same or better pricing than other governmental agencies. If during the term of this Agreement, the Bidder offers other governmental agencies better pricing for the same item, the Bidder agrees to offer the City the reduced price.

C.19. Force Majeure, Notice of Delay, and No Damages for Delay

Neither party shall be responsible for delays in performance if the delay was beyond that party's control (or the control of its employees, subcontractors, or agents). Supplier shall notify Buyer in writing of any such delay or potential delay and describe the cause of the delay either (1) within ten (10) calendar days after the cause that creates or will create the delay first arose if Supplier could reasonably foresee that a delay could occur as a result, or (2) if delay is not reasonably foreseeable, within five (5) calendar days after the date Supplier first had reason to believe that a delay could result. Based upon such notice, Buyer will give Supplier a reasonable extension of time to perform; provided, however, that Buyer may elect to terminate the Contract in whole or in part if Buyer determines, in its sole judgment, that such a delay will significantly impair the value of the Contract to Buyer. Providing notice in strict accordance with this paragraph is a condition precedent to such remedy. THE FOREGOING SHALL CONSTITUTE SUPPLIER'S SOLE REMEDY OR EXCUSE WITH RESPECT TO DELAY. No claim for damages, other than for an extension of time, shall be asserted against Buyer. Supplier shall not be entitled to an increase in the Contract price or payment of any kind from Buyer for direct, indirect, consequential, impact, or other costs, expenses, or damages, including but not limited to costs of acceleration or inefficiency arising because of delay, disruption, interference, or hindrance from any cause whatsoever.

C.20. Guarantee

Contractor will unconditionally guarantee the materials and workmanship on all equipment furnished by it for a period of one year from date of acceptance of the items delivered and installed, unless otherwise specified herein. If, within the guarantee period, any defects or signs of deterioration are noted, which, in the opinion of the City are due to faulty design, installation, workmanship, or materials, upon ratification, the Contractor, at its expense, will repair or adjust the equipment or parts to correct the condition or replace the part or entire unit to the complete satisfaction of the City. Repairs, replacements or adjustments will be made only at such times as will be designated by the City as least detrimental to the operation of City business.

https://www.coj.net/departments/finance/procurement/supplier-portal

C.21. Invoicing Invoices will be issued once supplies/services are delivered and/or rendered to the City of Jacksonville or its agencies. At a minimum, invoices must include: purchase order number or contract number; item number and description; date of shipment; quantity ordered and shipped;

unit prices; unit of measure; and, extended totals.

Payment terms non-construction – 45 days after date specified in Section 218.73, FS Construction

If an outside agent must approve the invoice before payment, payment is due 25 business days after receipt of an accurate invoice. The payment request must be rejected within 20 days after the date on which the payment request or invoice is stamped as received as provided in Section 218.74(1). The rejection must be in writing and must specify the deficiency and action necessary to make the payment request or invoice proper. Rejecting the payment request properly is essential to the timeline.

If an agent need not approve the invoice, then payment is due 20 business days after receipt of an accurate invoice. The payment request must be rejected within 20 days after the date on which the payment request or invoice is stamped as received as provided in Section 218.74(1). The rejection must be in writing and must specify the deficiency and action necessary to make the payment request or invoice proper. Rejecting the payment request properly is essential to the timeline.

All original invoices shall be submitted to: City of Jacksonville, General Accounting Division, COJ1CloudInvoices@coj.net. The invoice email subject line MUST BE: inv_300000008806179.

Invoices can also be submitted through the 1Cloud Supplier Portal.

C.22. Laws and Regulations

Applicable provisions of all federal, state, county, and local laws, and all ordinances, rules, and regulations shall govern the development, submittal, and evaluation of all Bids received in proposal hereto and shall govern any and all claims and disputes which may arise between the Bidders submitting a proposal hereto and the City by and through its officers, employees, and authorized representatives, or any other persons, natural or otherwise; lack of knowledge by any Bidder shall not constitute a cognizable defense against the legal effect thereof.

C.23. Legal Workforce

Owner shall consider the employment, by Supplier/Contractor, of unauthorized aliens a violation of section 274A (e) of the Immigration and Nationalization Act. Such violation shall be cause for unilateral cancellation of the Contract upon thirty (30) days' prior written notice of such cancellation, notwithstanding any other provisions to the contrary in the Specifications and other Contract Documents.

Supplier/Contractor shall utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify system, in accordance with the terms governing use of the system, to confirm the employment eligibility of:

a. all persons employed by the Supplier/Contractor during the term of the Contract to perform employment duties within Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida;

b. all persons, including subcontractors, assigned by the Supplier/Contractor to perform work pursuant to the Contract with the Owner.

C.24. Licenses Requirement

Bidders / Suppliers responding to a solicitation or by acceptance of a Purchase Order issued by the City of Jacksonville agree to obtain and maintain all applicable local, state and federal licenses required by law.

C.25. Marketing / Advertising

By submitting or being awarded this Bid, Bidder agrees not to use the results as a part of any marketing and/or commercial advertising using the City's name, logos, etc. without the express https://eims.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/fscmUI/faces/COJ1CloudInvoices@coj.net written consent of the City.

C.26. Nondiscrimination Provisions

As required by the Ordinance Code, Contractor represents that it has adopted and will maintain throughout the term of this contract a policy of nondiscrimination or harassment against any person with regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, political affiliation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other impermissible factor in recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, placement, promotion, discipline, demotion, transfers, layoff, recall, termination, working conditions and related terms and conditions of employment. Contractor agrees that on written request, it will permit reasonable access to its records of employment, employment advertisement, application forms and other pertinent data and records by the Executive Director of the Community Relations Commission, or successor agency or commission, for the purpose of investigation to ascertain compliance with the non-discrimination provisions of the Contract;

provided however, that Contractor shall not be required to produce for inspection records covering periods of time more than one (1) year prior to the effective date of the Contract.

Contractor agrees that if any of the products or Services to be provided pursuant to the Contract are to be provided by a subcontractor, the provisions of this section shall be incorporated into and become a part of the subcontract.

C.27. Office of Inspector General

The City of Jacksonville has established an Office of Inspector General. The Inspector General's authority includes but is not limited to the power to: review past, present, and proposed City contracts, transactions, accounts, and records; require the production of records; and, audit, investigate, monitor, and inspect the activities of the City, its officials, employees, suppliers, their subcontractors and lower tier subcontractors, and other parties doing business with the City and/or receiving City funds in order to ensure compliance with contract requirements and detect corruption and…