INVITATION FOR QUOTE/BID

ANNUAL CONTRACT

DATE: 03/22/2023

SENT TO: Qualified Contractors

On the Annual Contract - Flooring

SENT FROM: Capital Improvements Division

CONTACT: Terry Hearn, Facilities Systems Project Manager

PHONE: (561)233-0283

PROJECT NAME: Main County Courthouse - 3rd FL, Flooring

Replacement

PROJECT NUMBER: 2021-017754

Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference. There will be a Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting at Main County Courthouse (meeting at breezeway in front of main courthouse), located at 205 N. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL at 10:00 a.m. on April 11, 2023. The purpose of this pre-bid meeting will be to review the requirements for the project described in this Invitation for Quote/Bid. The work is to be done under the terms and conditions of Palm Beach County’s

Annual Contract – Flooring as supplemented by this Invitation for

Quote/Bid. You must attend this meeting if you intend to bid this work.

Questions must be e-mailed to FDO-CID-Bids@pbcgov.org at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the bid due date. Only questions received in writing will be responded to regarding this Invitation for Quote/Bid.

Form Rev. 11/30/22 Invitation for Quote/Bid - NonFederal

Gregg K. Weiss, Mayor

Maria Sachs, Vice Mayor

Maria G. Marino

Michael A. Barnett

Marci Woodward

Sara Baxter

Mack Bernard

Verdenia C. Baker mailto:FDO-CID-Bids@pbcgov.org https://discover.pbcgov.org/countycommissioners/district2 https://discover.pbcgov.org/countycommissioners/district5 https://discover.pbcgov.org/countycommissioners/district1 https://discover.pbcgov.org/countycommissioners/district4 https://discover.pbcgov.org/countycommissioners/district6 https://discover.pbcgov.org/countycommissioners/district7

Submitting the Quote/Bid Package

The Quote/Bid Package must be enclosed in a sealed opaque envelope. The envelope must be addressed as follows:

Main County Courthouse - 3rd FL, Flooring Replacement

Project Number: 2021-017754

Capital Improvements Division

2633 Vista Parkway

West Palm Beach, Florida 33411

Attention: Bid Submissions

No responsibility will be attached to the Owner for premature opening of or failure to open a quote/bid not properly identified. If the quote/bid is sent by mail, the sealed envelope must be enclosed in a separate mailing with the notation "SEALED QUOTE/BID ENCLOSED" on the face thereof.

PROJECT NAME: Main County Courthouse - 3rd FL, Flooring Replacement

PROJECT NO.: 2021-017754

*DUE: May 4, 2023 by 2:00 p.m.

* The Quotes/Bids received by this time will be opened at a public meeting at the below address.

RETURN TO: Capital Improvements Division

2633 Vista Parkway

West Palm Beach, FL 33411

Qualification of Contractors. In order to submit a quote/bid in response to this IFQ/B, a contractor must be qualified under the Annual Contract - Flooring. A contractor may obtain a Qualification Application for this Annual Contract by sending an email with the Project #, Prequalification: Annual Contract - Flooring in the subject line to: FDO-CID-

Bids@pbcgov.org or call (561) 233-0261. Qualification applications may also be downloaded from the County’s on-line Vendor Self-Service (VSS) system at https://pbcvssp.co.palm-beach.fl.us/webapp/vssp/AltSelfService. The contractor must submit the Qualification

Application at least 10 days before the Quote/Bid Due Date in order for its quote/bid to be considered.

https://pbcvssp.co.palm-beach.fl.us/webapp/vssp/AltSelfService https://pbcvssp.co.palm-beach.fl.us/webapp/vssp/AltSelfService https://pbcvssp.co.palm-beach.fl.us/webapp/vssp/AltSelfService

1. SCOPE OF WORK: This Quote/Bid is to furnish all material, labor, supervision, permits and supplies necessary and reasonably incidental to replace the flooring per the project requirements provided by Capital

Improvements Division in this Invitation for Quote/Bid on Attachment “C” and all exhibits and addenda thereto. Work is to be done under the terms and conditions of Palm Beach County’s Annual Contract

- Flooring, and pursuant to the conditions of the Work Order, both of which are incorporated into the Contract Documents by reference.

2. SCHEDULE OF TIME FOR COMPLETION. The time of completion for this Project will be as follows: The Contractor must substantially complete the work within one hundred eighty (180) calendar days from notice to proceed.

3. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES. Liquidated Damages are $120/day for failure to achieve certification of

Substantial Completion within the Work Order time or approved extension thereof.

4. BID SECURITY AND PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION BOND. Bid Security and Public Construction

Bond are required for this Project in accordance with Section 5.2 of the Instructions to Bidders of the Annual

Contract as follows:

Bid Security. If Bid is $200,000 or over, this Bid must be accompanied by a Bid Security (in the form of, at Bidder's option, cashier's check, certified check, money order or Bid Bond in favor of the County) in the amount of at least five percent (5%) of the bid price, see Section 5.2.2 of the

Instructions to Bidders of the Annual Contract for detailed requirements regarding Bid Security.

Public Construction Bond. If Bid is $200,000 or over (or if cumulative open work orders are

$200,000 or over), then prior to execution of a Work Order, and not later than fourteen (14) calendar days after notification from Owner, the successful Bidder must furnish a Public

Construction Bond in the amount of 100% of the Work Order and Guarantee, see Section 5.2.3 of the Instructions to Bidders of the Annual Contract for detailed requirements regarding the Public

Construction Bond and Guarantee.

5. Equal Business Opportunity Program. Section 5.3 of the Instruction to Bidders of the Annual Contract sets out the requirements of the County’s Equal Business Opportunity Program. All Bidders are required to submit with their bid the appropriate EBO Program schedules. EBO Schedules to be submitted with the quote/bid are as follows:

a) Schedule 1 - List of All Proposed Subcontractors, including S/M/WBE Participation. A completed Schedule 1 shall list the prime and names of all subcontractors, including S/M/WBE subcontractors, intended to be used in performance of the Work Order, if awarded. This schedule shall also be used if an S/M/WBE prime bidder is performing any work and/or using any subcontractors.

b) Schedule(s) 2 - Letter(s) of Intent to Perform as a Subcontractor, including S/M/WBE Subcontractors. A Schedule 2 for each subcontractor, including each S/M/WBE subcontractor, listed on Schedule 1, shall be completed and executed by the proposed subcontractor. The type of Work to be performed by each subcontractor and the dollar value or percentage shall also be specified. Additional copies may be made as needed. A completed Schedule 2 is a binding agreement between the prime contractor and the subcontractor and should be treated as such.

Attachment “A” identifies the affirmative procurement initiatives (APIs) applicable to this Invitation for Quote/Bid.

If Bidder is unable to comply with the API requirements (Attachment “A” hereto), such Bidder shall submit a request for a waiver or partial waiver at least (7) days prior to the quote/bid due date If

Bidder requests a waiver from an API from the Office of EBO at least 7 days prior to the quote/bid due date, then the quote/bid due date will be extended pending the outcome of a waiver request.

Additionally, if the waiver is granted, the solicitation will be amended accordingly and the due date extended again.

6. Addendum. Any interpretation, clarification, correction, or change of the Bidding Documents will be made only by Addendum. The Department will send written instructions regarding discrepancies, omissions or unclear intents to all Bidders who are Qualified Contractors with an

Annual Contract. For projects $100,000 and over all Addendum to a solicitation will also be posted under the applicable solicitation on the County’s on-line Vendor Self-Service (VSS) system at https://pbcvssp.co.palm-beach.fl.us/webapp/vssp/AltSelfService. Interpretations, corrections or changes to the Bidding Documents made in any other manner will not be binding, and Bidders shall not rely upon such interpretations, corrections and changes. Prior to submission of its

Bid/Quote, each Bidder must ascertain that it has received all Addenda issued. The Bidder must acknowledge receipt of each individual Addendum at the time of issuance and final receipt of all

Addenda by completing the acknowledgment space provided on the Addendum Form. Failure to acknowledge receipt may result in rejection of a bid/quote.

7. Failure to Provide the Required Documents after Notification of Award. If after Notification of award from the County, the successful Bidder does not provide within 14 Days of Notification the signed

Work Order, the Public Construction Bond and Guarantee (when required), and the required certificates of insurance, the County may: 1. Call in the bid security when provided; 2. Cancel the notification of recommended award and award the project to the next responsive, responsible low bidder; 3. Terminate this Annual Contract for cause; 4. Suspend or debar the Bidder from bidding on future projects for a period of two (2) years, in accordance with the Palm Beach County Purchasing Ordinance; and/or 5. Pursue any and all remedies available against the Bidder for damages resulting from its failure to enter into a Work

Order and provide all required documents within 14 Days after notification.

8. CONTRACT AMENDMENTS. The Annual Contract is amended as follows:

The Insurance Coverage & Limit Table of General Condition 31.15 to the Contract is amended and modified as follows:

Worker’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability

Coverage not less than statutory

Employer’s Liability Limits $500,000/$500,000/$500,000

The following General Condition is added to the General Conditions:

GC 83 E-VERIFY - EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

83.1 Contractor warrants and represents that it is in compliance with section 448.095, Florida Statutes, as may be amended, and that it: (1) is registered with the E-Verify System

(E-Verify.gov), and beginning January 1, 2021, uses the E-Verify System to electronically https://pbcvssp.co.palm-beach.fl.us/webapp/vssp/AltSelfService verify the employment eligibility of all newly hired workers; and (2) has verified that all of the Contractor’s subcontractors performing any duties and obligations under this Contract are registered with the E-Verify System and beginning January 1, 2021, use the E-Verify

System to electronically verify the employment eligibility of all newly hired workers.

83.2 Contractor shall obtain from each of its subcontractors an affidavit stating that the subcontractor does not employ, contract with, or subcontract with an Unauthorized Alien, as that term is defined in section 448.095(1)(k), Florida Statutes, as may be amended.

Contractor shall maintain a copy of any such affidavit from a subcontractor for, at a minimum, the duration of the subcontract and any extension thereof. This provision shall not supersede any provision of this Contract which requires a longer retention period.

83.3 Owner shall terminate this Contract if it has a good faith belief that Contractor has knowingly violated Section 448.09(1), Florida Statutes as may be amended.

83.3.1 If Owner has a good faith belief that Contractor’s subcontractor has knowingly violated Section 448.09(1), Florida Statutes, as may be amended, Owner shall notify Contractor to terminate its contract with the subcontractor and

Contractor shall immediately terminate its contract with the subcontractor.

83.4 If Owner terminates this Contract pursuant to the above, Contractor shall be barred from being awarded a future contract by Owner for a period of one (1) year from the date on which this Contract was terminated. In the event of such contract termination, Contractor shall also be liable for any additional costs incurred by Owner as a result of the termination.

Form Rev. 10/18/21 Bid Form - NonFederal

BID FORM

PROJECT NAME: Main County Courthouse - 3rd FL, Flooring Replacement

IN ORDER TO BE DEEMED RESPONSIVE TO THIS INVITATION FOR QUOTE/BID,

THE QUOTE/BID PACKAGE MUST CONTAIN:

a) This Quote/Bid Form completed and executed.

b) EBO Schedules 1 and 2 completed and executed.

c) Bid Security. (If the bid is $200,000 or more).

d) Signed Addenda, if any issued

THE FOLLOWING MUST BE COMPLETED AND SIGNED BY CONTRACTOR

1. TOTAL QUOTE/BID AMOUNT $

Written amount

2. Bidder commits to achieving the APIs applicable to this solicitation as designated on Attachment

A and as submitted on its EBO Schedules 1 and 2.

3. Is the Bidder a Palm Beach County certified S/M/WBE? Yes No

4. Commercial Non-Discrimination Certification. The undersigned Bidder hereby certifies and agrees that the following information is correct: In preparing its response to this Solicitation, the

Bidder has considered all proposals submitted from qualified, potential Subcontractors and suppliers, and has not engaged in "discrimination" as defined in the County’s Commercial

Nondiscrimination Policy as set forth in Resolution 2017-1770 as amended, to wit: discrimination in the solicitation, selection or commercial treatment of any Subcontractor, vendor, supplier or commercial customer on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or genetic information, or on the basis of any otherwise unlawful use of characteristics regarding the vendor's, supplier's or commercial customer's employees or owners; provided that nothing in this policy shall be construed to prohibit or limit otherwise lawful efforts to remedy the effects of discrimination that have occurred or are occurring in the County’s relevant marketplace of Palm

Beach County. Without limiting the foregoing, "discrimination" also includes retaliating against any person or other entity for reporting any incident of "discrimination." Without limiting any other provision of the solicitation, it is understood and agreed that, if this certification is false, such false certification will constitute grounds for the County to reject the bid submitted by the Bidder for this Solicitation, and to terminate any contract awarded based on the response. As part of its bid, the Bidder shall provide to the County a list of all instances within the immediate past four (4) years where there has been a final adjudicated determination in a legal or administrative proceeding in the State of Florida that the Bidder discriminated against its Subcontractors, vendors, suppliers or commercial customers, and a description of the status or resolution of that complaint, including any remedial action taken. As a condition of submitting a bid to the County, the Bidder agrees to comply with the County’s Commercial Nondiscrimination Policy as described in Resolution 2017-

1770 as amended.

Form Rev. 10/18/21 Bid Form - NonFederal

5. The Bidder shall be bound by the terms of its Bid for a period of one hundred twenty (120) calendar days from the date of the bid opening and may not withdraw its Bid within that time period.

If the County issues a Notification from Owner within the above 120-Day period, then the Bidder will be bound by the Bid as submitted. If the County fails to issue a Notification from Owner to the successful Bidder within the above identified 120-Day period, the successful bidder will not be required to honor its bid unless otherwise agreed to by both parties. County anticipates, but does not guarantee, the award of a Work Order and written notice to proceed within ninety (90) calendar days of Notification from Owner, absent the filing of a timely bid protest.

6. It is agreed that the undersigned has received all addenda complete as issued by the County and that related costs are included in the bid submitted. The undersigned acknowledges receipt of said addenda as follows:

Addendum # dated Addendum # dated

Addendum # dated Addendum # dated

The undersigned has included the signed addenda, if issued, in its bid package.

7. The undersigned does hereby declare that the Bid covers all expenses of every kind incidental to the completion of said Work in accordance with the Contract Documents, including all claims that may arise through damages or other causes whatsoever. The undersigned does hereby declare that it shall make no claim on account of any variation from any estimate in the quantities of Work to be done, nor on account of any misunderstanding or misconception of the nature of the Work to be done or the grounds, subsurface conditions, or place where the Work is to be done.

QUOTE/BID PROVIDED BY:

Contractor Firm Name

Date Signature

Print Name and Title

Quote/Bid Must Contain Original Signatures. No Copies or Emailed/Faxed Quotes/Bids Will

Be Accepted

OEBO SCHEDULE 1

SOLICITATION/PROJECT/BID NAME: Main County Courthouse - 3rd FL, Flooring Replacement SOLICITATION/PROJECT/BID NO.: 2021-017754 _

SOLICITATION OPENING/SUBMITTAL DATE: COUNTY DEPARTMENT: _

Section A PLEASE LIST THE DOLLAR AMOUNT OR PERCENTAGE OF WORK TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PRIME CONTRACTOR/CONSULTANT* ON THE PROJECT:

NAME OF PRIME RESPONDENT/BIDDER: ADDRESS: _

CONTACT PERSON: PHONE NO.: E-MAIL:

PRIME’S DOLLAR AMOUNT OR PERCENTAGE OF WORK: Non-SBE MBE WBE SBE

Section B PLEASE LIST THE DOLLAR AMOUNT OR PERCENTAGE OF WORK TO BE COMPLETED BY ALL SUBCONTRACTORS/SUBCONSULTANTS ON THE PROJECT BELOW:

Subcontractor/Sub consultant Name DIRECTION: List Firm Name, Address, & Provide PBC Vendor ID#. (https://www.pbcgov.org/pbcvendors)

(Check all Applicable Categories)

MBE WBE SBE

Non-SBE Minority Women Small

Business Business Business

Black

DOLLAR AMOUNT OR PERCENTAGE OF WORK

Hispanic Women Caucasian Asian

Other

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

(Please use additional sheets if necessary)

Total Bid/Offer Price $

Total

Total Certified S/M/WBE Participation $

I hereby certify that the above information is accurate to the best of my knowledge: _

Name & Authorized Signature Title

Note: 1. The amount listed on this form for a Subcontractor/sub consultant must be supported by price or percentage listed on the properly executed Schedule 2 or attached signed proposal.

2. Only those firms certified by Palm Beach County at the time of solicitation opening or due date are eligible to meet the established OEBO Affirmative Procurement Initiative (API). Please check the applicable box and list the dollar amount or percentage under the appropriate demographic category.

3. Modification of this form is not permitted and will be rejected upon submittal.

REVISED 06/30/2022

*SMWBE Primes must include their percentage or dollar amount in the Total Participation line under section B.

http://www.pbcgov.org/pbcvendors) http://www.pbcgov.org/pbcvendors)

OEBO LETTER OF INTENT – SCHEDULE 2

A completed Schedule 2 is a binding document between the Prime Contractor/consultant and a Subcontractor/subconsultant (for any tier) and should be treated as such. The Schedule 2 shall contain bolded language indicating that by signing the Schedule 2, both parties recognize this Schedule as a binding document. All Subcontractors/subconsultants, including any tiered Subcontractors/subconsultants, must properly execute this document. Each properly executed Schedule 2 must be submitted with the bid/proposal.

SOLICITATION/PROJECT NUMBER: 2021-017754

SOLICITATION/PROJECT NAME: Main County Courthouse - 3rd FL, Flooring Replacement

Prime Contractor: Subcontractor:

(Check box(s) that apply)

SBE WBE MBE M/WBE Non-S/M/WBE Date of Palm Beach County Certification (if applicable): _.

The undersigned affirms they are the following (select one from each column if applicable):

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3

Male Female African-American/Black Asian American Caucasian American Supplier

Hispanic American Native American

S/M/WBE PARTICIPATION – S/M/WBE Primes must document all work to be performed by their own work force on this form. Failure to submit a properly executed Schedule 2 for any S/M/WBE participation may result in that participation not being counted. Specify in detail, the scope of work to be performed or items supplied with the dollar amount and/or percentage for each work item. S/M/WBE credit will only be given for the areas in which the S/M/WBE is certified. A detailed proposal may be attached to a properly executed Schedule 2.

Line

Item

Item Description Unit Price Quantity/

Units

Contingencies/

Allowances

Total Price/Percentage

The undersigned Subcontractor/subconsultant is prepared to self-perform the above-described work in conjunction with the aforementioned project at the following total price or percentage:

Print Name of Prime Print Name of Subcontractor/subconsultant

By: By:

Authorized Signature Authorized Signature

Print Name Print Name

Title Title

Date: Date: _

Revised 09/17/2019

If the undersigned intends to subcontract any portion of this work to another Subcontractor/subconsultant, please list the business name and the amount below accompanied by a separate properly executed Schedule 2.

Price or Percentage:

Name of 2nd/3rd tier Subcontractor/subconsultant

Form Rev. 10/18/21 Attachment A for Asphalt, Demolition, Electrical, Flooring, HVAC, Low Voltage, Painting and

Weatherproofing, Roofing

ATTACHMENT “A”

(for Asphalt, Demolition, Electrical, Flooring, HVAC, Low Voltage, Painting and Weatherproofing, Roofing)

AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT INITIATIVES (APIs) FOR CONSTRUCTION

PROCUREMENT

The API(s) approved for this project are selected below by ☒. Fillable pdfs of all EBO forms can be found on the OEBO website at http://discover.pbcgov.org/oebo/Pages/Compliance-

Programs.aspx. Also, see the EBO Ordinance and Countywide PPM CW-O-043 for further information on APIs.

__X__ SBE Sheltered Market for Small Construction Contracts

Under this contract, Work Orders $100,000 and below are reserved for competition among only certified SBEs. Small prime construction contracts (single trade or multi-trade) valued at or below $100,000 may be reserved for sheltered market competition where only certified SBEs are eligible to submit bids or quotes.

__X__ SBE Price Preference For Single Trade Construction

The work orders under this contract shall be awarded to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder unless a certified SBE’s bid is within ten percent (10%) of the lowest non-SBE bid, in which case the award shall be made to the certified SBE bidder. Construction contracts where there are no opportunities for subcontracting (i.e.

single trade), may include a provision requiring awards of the contract to be made to the lowest responsive, responsible respondent or bidder unless a certified SBE’s bid is within ten (10) percent of the lowest non-small business bid, in which case the award shall be made to the certified small business bidder submitting the lowest responsive, responsible bid at the price that it bid.

http://discover.pbcgov.org/oebo/Pages/Compliance-Programs.aspx http://discover.pbcgov.org/oebo/Pages/Compliance-Programs.aspx

IFQ/B ATTACHMENT B

Include Attachment B if bid is $200,000 or more

DATE:

BID BOND

STATE OF FLORIDA

COUNTY OF PALM BEACH

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That we, (hereinafter called "Principal"), and

(hereinafter called "Surety") are held and firmly bound unto Palm Beach County, a Political Subdivision in the State of Florida, by and through its Board of

County Commissioners, (hereinafter called "County") in the sum of

Dollars,($ ), (which sum is at least 5% of the bid price), lawful money of the United States of America, for the payment of which sum will and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators and successors, jointly and severally, firmly be these presents;

WHEREAS, the "Principal" contemplates submitting or has submitted a bid to the Board of County

Commissioners, Palm Beach County, Florida, for furnishing and paying for all necessary labor materials, equipment, machinery, tools, apparatus, services, all state workmen's compensation and unemployment compensation taxes incurred in the performance of the Contract, means of transportation for and complete

Construction of: Main County Courthouse - 3rd FL, Flooring Replacement, Project Number 2021-

017754, in the County of Palm Beach, State of Florida; and

WHEREAS, it was a condition precedent to the submission of said bid that a certified check cashier's check, money order or bid bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the base bid be submitted with said bid as a guarantee that the bidder would, if given a Notification from Owner, enter into a written contract with the

County, and furnish a public construction bond in an amount equal to one hundred (100%) of the total

Contract, within fourteen (14) consecutive calendar days after the County issues the Notification from

Owner.

NOW THEREFORE, THE CONDITIONS OF THIS OBLIGATION ARE SUCH that, if the bid of the "Principal" herein is accepted and said "Principal", within fourteen (14) consecutive calendar days after written notice being given of such acceptance, (i) enter into a written contract with the County and (ii) furnishes a public construction contract bond in the amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the total contract amount and in a form satisfactory to the County, then this obligation shall be void. If the

Principal fails to complete (i) and (ii) above, the sum herein stated shall be due and payable to the "County", and the "Surety" herein agrees to pay said sum immediately upon demand of the "County", in good and lawful money of the United States of America, as liquidated damages for failure of said "Principal".

Bid Bond Must Contain Original Signatures. No Copies Will Be Accepted.

DATE:

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said as "Principal" herein, has caused these presents to be signed in its name, by its

, and attested by its under the corporate seal, and the said as "Surety" herein, has caused these presents to be signed in its name, by its

, and attested by its corporate Seal, this day of , A.D., 20 .

ATTEST:

(Signature)

Print Name

TITLE: ___

(SEAL)

(Contractor Firm Name)

By:

Print Name and Title:

ATTEST:

Print Name

TITLE: ______

(SEAL)

(Surety Name)

By:

Print Name and Title:

Bid Bond Must Contain Original Signatures. No Copies Will Be Accepted.

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS DIVISION

IFQ/B ATTACHMENT C

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

Annual Contract - Flooring

Contact: Terry Hearn, Facilities Systems Project Manager Phone: (561) 233-0283 Project Title: Main County Courthouse - 3rd Floor, Flooring Replacement Project #: 2021-017754 Project Location: 205 N. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL

1. GENERAL

a. The work covered by this Request for Quote consists of the furnishing of all labor, equipment, devices, tools, materials, transportation, professional services, supervision, drawings, permitting, and all miscellaneous requirements to perform all operations necessary to accomplish the work set forth below and shall be considered part of the Scope of Work.

b. Please reference the Annual Contract – Flooring for additional requirements.

c. Work to be completed outside the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and during the weekends between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

d. Contractor shall contact the Project Manager, within seventy-two (72) hours of notice to proceed to establish scheduling, etc. required for project implementation.

e. Work to be completed within one hundred eighty (180) calendar days from Notice to

Proceed. Permit application, if required, is to be submitted by Contractor within five (5) days of “Notice to Proceed” and due diligence exercised to address all Building Department comments.

f. Liquidated damages will accrue in the amount of $120 per day.

g. The Contractor will provide a Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Completion, as appropriate, obtained from the proper Building official, prior to processing of final payment.

h. Contractor is responsible for obtaining and confirming all measurements and square footage quantities during the site inspection.

2. SCOPE OF WORK

To replace the flooring per the project requirements provided below:

a. Contractor to remove and properly dispose of all old flooring materials and base in areas as indicated on floorplans, shown in Exhibit “1”. Only remove the quantity of flooring that can be replaced every day with the new flooring.

b. In areas where wood base exists, wood wall base shall remain, provided its condition is good and the flooring can be replaced without destruction or requiring removal.

c. Contractor to furnish and install new carpet with new cove base, thresholds, and transition strips needed for a complete, turnkey, ADA-compliant system as indicated by floor plans.

d. Any areas with existing tile or concrete (typically bathrooms and stairwells) are excluded from the scope of work.

e. Furniture will be moved as needed by contractor and returned to its existing location and condition at the end of each working day. County will be responsible for disconnecting, moving, and reconnecting all computers, printers, and all personal items in the space.

f. Contractor to use only manufacturer-approved adhesives, additives, and accessories, and all existing mastics, glue, and adhesives shall be removed prior to new flooring installation.

g. Contractor to provide an additional 10% of each flooring type and cove base as attic stock to be stored by FMD and used for future repairs.

h. The facility shall be returned to normal conditions at the end of every work day.

3. PRODUCT INFORMATION

a. Carpet Tiles:

Patcraft 24”x24” Carpet Tiles, or PBC approved equal Product Collection: Urban Relief Product Style: Eastern Façade #10515 Color: Foundry #00570 Installation method: Vertical Ashlar

b. Vinyl Wall Base:

Roppe 6” Vinyl Wall Base w/standard toe base, or PBC approved equal.

Color: #100 Black

4. SUBMITTALS

All submittals shall be sent to the Project Manager for approval. This includes, but is not limited to, products to be used, methods of installation and requests for information and/or clarification. All submittals must be made by the Contractor and must include all details necessary for the Project Manager and Palm Beach County to make any necessary determinations. A transmittal form must be included which clearly requests data or information and deviations from the contract requirements for which approval is being requested. Failure to provide sufficient information will result in the rejection of the submittal.

Where the specifications do not specify a brand name product or where a substitution of a product is not specifically prohibited, the Contractor shall submit their selected products for approval by the Project Manager. Such submittals shall include as much detail, and in a format, as required by the Project Manager, so as to allow the Project Manager to evaluate the proposed substitution.

5. MATERIALS

a. All material shall meet or exceed Florida Building Code and product submittals shall be reviewed and approved by the Owner’s Representative prior to ordering.

b. Materials shall be delivered in their original, unopened packages, and protected from exposure to the elements. Damaged or deteriorated materials shall not be used.

6. TEMPORARY PROTECTION

The Contractor shall protect all workers, staff and the general public from injury. The Contractor shall coordinate and schedule all work with the Project Manager.

7. PROJECT CONDITIONS

Contractor is to coordinate all space and security requirements with the Project Manager. A construction schedule shall be submitted for review and approval prior to pre-construction meeting, including a start date, substantial completion date, and work plan defining which openings will be scheduled on what day. The Contractor shall conduct all work so as to cause the least interference possible with the normal activities of the operations of the facility and surrounding areas. Any damage caused by Contractor (including landscaping and irrigation) shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to repair and return to its original state.

8. PREPARATION

It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to prep the site at the construction locations.

9. EXAMINATION

Report to the Project Manager, in writing, any imperfections, unacceptable conditions and/or corrections required to be made before commencing work. Any items not identified, documented and reported to PBC in writing, will become part of the contractors’ scope. All other items identified in writing, if approved, shall result in a change order.

10. INSTALLATION

All materials shall be installed in strict accordance with Manufacturer’s written instructions and recommendations. All work shall be done in conformance with applicable Federal, State and Local codes, and established standards.

11. WARRANTY

Contractor warrants all equipment, materials and labor furnished or performed against defects in design, materials and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from substantial completion.

12. CLEAN UP

Remove all waste materials, tools and equipment from job site daily. Thoroughly clean the entire job area prior to requesting final inspection.

13. SECURITY

All bidders must have badged employees as identified below prior to commencement of work.

This project is subject to: [ ] Critical Facilities Background Check

[X] CJI Facilities Background Check [ ] No Background Check

EXHIBIT “1”

This exhibit contains exempt and confidential information.

Firms must submit a Nondisclosure Agreement prior to exhibit distribution, as the bid documents contain exempt and/or confidential information under Florida

Public Records Law.

To request this exhibit, please send an email with the following subject line

“Project # & Non-Disclosure” to FDO-CID-Bids@pbcgov.org or by calling (561)

233-0292.

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