25-8421_Exhibit_M_-_EOR_R.E._Brylanski_S&S.pdf

The document "25-8421_Exhibit_M_-_EOR_R.E._Brylanski_S&S.pdf" is an exhibit related to Collier County, Florida's Bid No. 25-8421 for secondary drainage improvements and water main replacement in the Big Cypress Golf and Country Club Estates of Naples. The project covers a 170.50-acre area and involves comprehensive infrastructure upgrades, including removing and replacing existing driveways, culverts, roadside swales, cross drains, outfall piping, and roadway asphalt overlay. A new water main will be constructed with associated infrastructure such as valves, fire hydrants, water services, and meter boxes. The non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 11, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., and sealed bids are due electronically by October 7, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. The project timeline requires substantial completion within 270 calendar days and final completion within 300 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.

The project budget is set at $8,000,000.00, with liquidated damages of $3,813 per calendar day for failing to achieve substantial completion. The existing water main, composed of asbestos cement (AC) pipe, will require special handling and disposal procedures. Contractors must coordinate with multiple agencies, including the South Florida Water Management District and City of Naples Utilities, and comply with environmental, health, and safety requirements. A 5% bid bond is required, along with comprehensive insurance coverage and compliance with E-Verify and immigration laws. Performance and payment bonds for 100% of the contract amount will be mandatory, and work hours are restricted to 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Bidders must register on the county's online procurement portal and possess appropriate professional licensing for construction work in Florida.