2-Step IFB 37843 BC Pipeline Addendum 3 070822.pdf

DATE: July 7, 2022

TO: Interested Firms

FROM: Kendall Matott, Sr. Procurement Specialist

SUBJECT: Two-Step Invitation for Bid 37843, Addendum 3 Black Creek Water Resource Development Pipeline Construction

Please be advised of the following changes to the subject Two-Step Invitation for Bid:

1. The time and date for the submittal of qualifications submittals remains: 2:00 p.m., July 19, 2022.

2. The time and date for the receipt of competitive sealed bids remains: 2:00 p.m., August 12, 2022.

3. A digital recording of the Pre-Bid Conference is available upon request.

4. A list of firms attending the Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference on July 6, 2022, is attached. The District will only accept bids from the firms that attended the mandatory pre-bid conference.

5. Additional information regarding the project will be provided in a future addendum.

6. Please be advised of the following information regarding work on Camp Blanding:

Unexploded Ordinance (UXO) Requirements Camp Blanding Lands

The Successful Respondent must have at least one UXO trained individual on site, during all activity that occurs on Camp Blanding property. This is generally defined as anything on or behind the Camp Blanding fence line (field fencing) that limits access between the FDOT right-of-way and Camp Blanding. Additionally, all of Treat Road is on Camp Blanding land and the presence of a UXO trained individual is required for any work along Treat Road, irrespective of the presence of field fencing or not. UXO training will be provided by Camp Blanding staff at no cost to the Successful Respondent. The training shall be scheduled with Camp Blanding conservation manager, Matt Corby at (904) 626-8572. The training is only required once per individual. The District strongly encourages the Successful Respondent to obtain the training for multiple members of its staff. If any of the Successful Respondent’s staff changes during the contract term, training for the new individuals shall be required. The Successful Respondent will coordinate the additional training with the Camp Blanding’s conservation manager.

2-Step IFB 37843 Addendum 3

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7. Addendum 2 deleted and replaced Paragraph 8. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS on Page 7 of the Bid Documents. Delete Paragraph 8. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS added under Addendum 2 in its entirety and replace it with Paragraph 8. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS below:

“8. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Respondent must use the “Qualification” forms (General, Similar Projects, and Client References) provided in these documents to document the minimum qualifications listed below.

If Respondent fails to include these forms and the Respondent-provided documentation requested below with the Bid, Respondent’s Bid may be considered non-responsive.

a. Respondent (or a combination of the firm or project manager assigned to the work) must have successfully completed at least two projects of a similar nature (water or wastewater transmission line) prior to the date for receipt of Qualification Submittals.

1. One of the Similar Projects must include a minimum of eight miles of 16” or larger ductile iron, HDPE, PVC or steel pipe.

2. The second Similar Project must include a minimum of eight miles of 16” or larger ductile iron or PVC pipe.

3. Each Similar Project cited must have had a project value of at least $10,000,000.

4. Respondent must have performed a minimum of 50% of the work with its employees on each Similar Project.

5. For each Similar Project cited, Respondent is responsible to provide all the information requested. Respondent is cautioned to ensure that the contact information (names, email addresses, and phone numbers) is correct, and that the proposed contact is amenable to speak with District representatives and/or respond to a written inquiry. The District will contact the individuals named to verify the similar project information as it relates to this solicitation. If the information provided by Respondent is not of a similar nature, cannot be verified by the District, or the proposed contact person fails to respond to the District’s inquiry, Respondent’s bid may be considered non-responsive.

(Complete the District-provided forms)

b. Respondent (or a combination of the firm or project manager assigned to the work) must have successfully completed at least one project of a similar nature (water or wastewater transmission line) prior to the date for receipt of Qualification Submittals that include both items 8.b.1 and 8.b.2. OR at least two projects of a similar nature (water or wastewater transmission line) prior to the date for receipt of Qualification Submittals: one project for item 8.b.1 and another project for item 8.b.2.

1. At least one of the two projects must have included a jack and bore crossing under a utility line, roadway, railroad, or waterbody) for a minimum 16” diameter carrier pipe.

2. At least one of the two projects must have included a horizontal directional drill crossing under a utility line, roadway, railroad, or waterbody) for a minimum 16” diameter carrier pipe.

(Complete the District-provided forms)

Note: As an alternative, the qualification requirements of 8.b.1 and 8.b.2 may be satisfied as part of the two Similar Projects under 8.a. above.

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c. Respondent shall currently employ both a Florida Licensed General Contractor OR a Florida Licensed Underground Utility Contractor who shall serve as Respondent’s qualifying agents and who shall have at least four years of experience on projects of the nature specified under subparagraph (a) above.

(Respondent-provided documentation – license), and (Respondent-provided documentation to substantiate experience)

d. Respondent must provide three client references. Up to two of the client references may be from the similar projects listed in response to subparagraph (a), above. For each client reference cited, Respondent is responsible to provide all the information requested.

Respondent is cautioned to ensure that the contact information (names, email addresses, and phone numbers) is correct, and that the proposed contact is amenable to speak with District representatives and/or respond to a written inquiry. The District will contact the references to verify the information as it relates to this solicitation. If the information provided by Respondent cannot be verified by the District, or the proposed contact person fails to respond to the District’s inquiry, Respondent’s bid may be considered non-responsive.

(Complete the District-provided forms)

Irrespective of the minimum qualifications stated above, the District may make such investigations as it deems necessary to determine the ability of the Respondent to perform the Work. The District reserves the right to reject any Bid if the evidence submitted by such Respondent and/or the District’s independent investigation of such Respondent fails to satisfy the District that such Respondent is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the Agreement and complete the Work in a manner acceptable to the District within the time-period specified.”

8. Delete Pages 21 and 22, REVISED QUALIFICATIONS — SIMILAR PROJECTS forms modified under Addendum 2 in their entirety and replace them with the attached REVISED QUALIFICATIONS — SIMILAR PROJECTS forms.

9. Delete Pages 22a and 22b, QUALIFICATIONS — J&B/HDD PROJECTS forms added under Addendum 2 in their entirety and replace them with the attached REVISED QUALIFICATIONS — J&B/HDD PROJECTS forms.

NOTE: Please acknowledge receipt of this Addendum in your submittal.

If you have any questions regarding this addendum, contact Kendall Matott at (386) 312-2324 or via email at kmatott@sjrwmd.com.

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REVISED QUALIFICATIONS — SIMILAR PROJECTS

Include this form in the Qualifications Submittal

Respondent must have successfully completed at least two projects of a similar nature (pipeline construction of at least eight miles of large diameter pipe) prior to the date set for receipt of Submittal Qualifications, as described in Paragraph 8 – MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS of the INSTRUCTIONS TO RESPONDENTS.

Each Similar Project cited must have had a project value of at least $10,000,000. Respondent must have performed approximately 50% of the work with its employees on each Similar Project.

Completed Similar Project 1:

Agency/company:

Current contact person at agency/company:

Telephone: _______________ Fax: _________________ Email:

Address of agency/company:

Name of project:

Description:

Pipe type(s), size(s) and miles of pipe installed:

Jack and Bore / Horizontal Directional Drilling (pipe sizes and description of crossing):

Percentage of work Respondent performed its own employees (must be approximately 50%):

Project value: ___________ Start date: _____________ Completion date:

(min. $10,000,000) (month/year) (month/year = prior to July 19, 2022)

Name(s) of assigned personnel:

Project Manager:

Project/Construction Superintendent:

Contractor Quality Control Manager, if applicable:

Safety Officer, if applicable:

Others:

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REVISED QUALIFICATIONS — SIMILAR PROJECTS (continued)

Include this form in the Qualifications Submittal

Completed Similar Project 2:

Agency/company:

Current contact person at agency/company:

Telephone: _______________ Fax: _________________ Email:

Address of agency/company:

(min. $10,000,000) (month/year) (month/year = prior to July 19, 2022)

Name(s) of assigned personnel:

Project Manager:

Project/Construction Superintendent:

Project/Construction Superintendent:

Contractor Quality Control Manager, if applicable:

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REVISED QUALIFICATIONS — J&B/HDD PROJECTS

Include this form in the Qualifications Submittal

Respondent (or a combination of the firm or project manager assigned to the work) must have successfully completed at least two projects of a similar nature (water or wastewater transmission line) prior to the date for receipt of Qualification Submittals that include items a jack and bore crossing under a utility line, roadway, railroad, or waterbody) for a minimum 16” diameter carrier pipe; and a horizontal directional drill crossing under a utility line, roadway, railroad, or waterbody) for a minimum 16” diameter carrier pipe.

Completed Project w/Jack and Bore Crossing):

Current contact person at agency/company:

Telephone: _______________ Fax: _________________ Email:

Address of agency/company:

(month/year) (month/year = prior to July 19, 2022)

Name(s) of assigned personnel:

Project Manager:

Project/Construction Superintendent:

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REVISED QUALIFICATIONS — J&B/HDD PROJECTS (continued)

Include this form in the Qualifications Submittal

Completed Project w/Horizontal Directional Drill Crossing):

Current contact person at agency/company:

Telephone: _______________ Fax: _________________ Email:

Address of agency/company:

(month/year) (month/year = prior to July 19, 2022)

Name(s) of assigned personnel:

Project Manager:

Safety Officer, if applicable:

Attendee (Print Legibly): Phone: Business Card Provided Or fill in contact information

Firm Name:

Address:

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Bid Documents Picked up today:

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