32-ITB 27-402 - Section 00300 - Authority to Execute Contract.pdf

This is a Bid Form Section 00300 document for ITB No. 27-402/DL-26, issued by a Florida authority for the removal and replacement of telemetry cabinets for existing SCADA (Supervisory, Control, and Data Acquisition) systems in phased projects. The contract requires a licensed Florida General or Electrical Contractor to replace thirty-three (33) telemetry cabinets and provide all associated labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals as detailed in the contract documents. The work will be executed in multiple phases over an initial three-year contract period with an option for renewal for an additional one-year term at the authority's sole discretion. Each bid submittal must include bid security in the form of a surety company bid bond or cashier's check in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid amount. Bidders must submit responses electronically through Bonfire by the specified deadline, and the authority will not consider bids received by other means.

The document emphasizes that if the bidder is a corporation or other legal entity, a certified copy of resolutions, minutes, or other evidence of authority must be attached identifying and authorizing an officer, member, or employee to execute the contract on behalf of the entity. There are no Small Business Enterprise (SBE) set-asides indicated for this opportunity. The authority provides a specified timeframe for bidders to submit questions and seek clarifications regarding solicitation requirements through Bonfire, with responses provided via written addendum. Bidders are strongly encouraged to submit their responses in advance of the deadline to ensure timely receipt.