26-024EN-IFB_Pre-Proposal_Meeting_Sign-in_Sheet.pdf

This is a pre-bid meeting sign-in sheet for Invitation for Bids (IFB) number 26-024EN-IFB issued by the City of Plant City, Florida, acting as the pass-through entity for Hillsborough County. The document records attendees at a mandatory pre-proposal meeting held on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, for the North Woodrow Wilson Street Sidewalk Improvements project. The project encompasses construction of approximately 2,833 square feet of new concrete sidewalk (5 feet wide), 259 square feet of new driveways, 511 linear feet of 18-inch storm drain piping, replacement of 143 linear feet of 12-inch ductile iron potable water main, flexible paving, grading, drainage improvements, signage installation, tree removal, and sodding on the east side of North Woodrow Wilson Street from West Lowry Avenue to the CSX railroad. The sign-in sheet captures attendee names, companies, addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers. Written questions must be submitted by Monday, April 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., and sealed bids are due Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. via the City's OpenGov E-Procurement Portal. The contract requires substantial completion within 90 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, with work commencing within 14 calendar days thereafter.

The project is funded through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) monies administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three years' documented experience in asphalt paving, drainage structures, concrete work, grading, and utility works. The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements under the Davis-Bacon Act, with established wage rates ranging from $14.00 to $33.61 per hour for base wages plus fringe benefits of $0.00 to $11.60 per hour, and Executive Order 13706 requirements mandating one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. Section 3 requirements mandate that Section 3 workers represent 25 percent or more of total labor hours and Targeted Section 3 workers represent 5 percent or more of total labor hours. Contractors must comply with Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) domestic content procurement preferences, register with SAM.gov, provide Federal Debarment Certification, execute an E-Verify Affidavit, and obtain required insurance including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability of $500,000 per occurrence/$1,000,000 aggregate, Commercial Automobile Liability of $500,000, Professional Liability of $1,000,000, and Railroad Protection Liability of $5,000,000 per occurrence/$10,000,000 aggregate. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; bids under $50,000 may be awarded by the City Manager while bids of $50,000 or greater require City Commission approval. Liquidated damages range from $1,015 to $10,203 per day depending on contract amount for failure to achieve substantial completion within the specified timeframe.