42303IFB26 Pablo Creek CA - 1.pdf

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It is the responsibility of Respondents who receive this solicitation from sources other than the portals identified above or St.

Johns River Water Management District to contact the District’s Procurement staff prior to the due date to ensure any updates/addenda are received in order to submit a responsible and responsive offer. If you fail to submit a complete and accurate document, the District may deem the offer non-responsive and reject your submittal.

ADDENDA ACKNOWLEDGMENT: Prior to submitting my offer, I have verified that all addenda issued to date are considered as part of my offer:

Addendum No. Date Addendum No. Date Addendum No. Date

RESPONDENT NAME:

STREET ADDRESS:

MAILING ADDRESS (IF DIFFERENT):

PRIMARY E-MAIL ADDRESS (required)

SECONDARY E-MAIL ADDRESS (required)

TELEPHONE: ( ) YEAR COMPANY WAS ESTABLISHED

NAME/TITLE OF PERSON SUBMITTING:

SIGNATURE OF PERSON SUBMITTING:

This document must be completed and returned with your submittal

THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE ST. JOHNS RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

INVITATION FOR BIDS

42303IFB26 PABLO CREEK CA CULTURAL RESOURCE SURVEY

The St. Johns River Water Management District (the “District”) is seeking submittals from contractors to perform a cultural resource assessment survey of the District’s Pablo Creek Conservation Area (the “Work”). The District estimates the budget for this Work at $60,000. All Work shall be completed by September 30, 2026.

Interested and qualified Respondents are invited to submit a complete submittal package in accordance with the requirements and specifications detailed in this solicitation. Submittals shall address all elements of the Scope of Work and comply with the terms and conditions set forth herein.

Further information is available through DemandStar at demandstar.com, Central Bidding at centralbidding.com, the state of Florida’s MyFloridaMarketPlace at myfloridamarketplace.com or the District’s website at sjrwmd.com. Solicitation packages may be obtained from the above portals. Respondents may also request the solicitation package directly from the District.

For all requests or questions relating to this solicitation, please contact:

Blaine Ashworth, Procurement Director

Phone: 386-643-1122 or E-Mail: jbashwor@sjrwmd.com

No-Pre-Submittal Meeting Scheduled

LAST DAY FOR QUESTIONS – July 30, 2026; 5:00PM

SUBMITTAL DUE DATE

2:00PM Monday, August 10, 2026

PLEASE NOTE! Submittal shall include all required documents and forms requested in this solicitation or the submittal may be rejected and deemed non-responsive.

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42303IFB26 PABLO CREEK CA CULTURAL RESOURCE SURVEY

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Cover Sheet Page 1

Table of Contents Page 2

PART 1 – Scope of Work Pages 3

Bid Form Page 11

PART 2 – Submittal Requirements & General Information Pages 12

PART 3 – Required Documents & Forms Pages 19

(NOTE! Additional documents not included in this section may be required)

PART 4 – Draft Agreement Pages 27

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42303IFB26 PABLO CREEK CA CULTURAL RESOURCE SURVEY

PART 1 – SCOPE OF WORK

Phase I Cultural Resources Assessment Survey (CRAS)

Pablo Creek Conservation Area (PCCA) Duval County, Florida

1. SCOPE

2. Purpose This Statement of Work (SOW) defines the requirements for conducting a Phase I Cultural Resources Assessment Survey (CRAS) of the Pablo Creek Conservation Area (PCCA), a 2,722-acre conservation property in Duval County, Florida (Figure 1). The survey will identify, document, and evaluate archaeological and historical cultural resources to support regulatory compliance, long-term land management, and planned hydrologic restoration activities.

1.2 Background

The Pablo Creek Conservation Area is managed by the St. Johns River Water Management District (District) for conservation, protection of natural and cultural resources, and compatible public recreation. The Property contains diverse upland and wetland communities, extensive surface waters associated with Pablo Creek, and documented prehistoric and historic resources, including recorded prehistoric canoes.

The District’s 2025-2035 Land Management Plan (LMP) identifies:

Existing documented cultural resources and the need to locate unknown resources Planned ground-disturbing activities, including potential restoration of a 1-mile constructed drainage ditch (Figure 2) A management obligation to consult with the Florida Division of Historical Resources

(DHR) prior to implementing activities that may affect cultural resources Completion of a Phase I CRAS is required to:

Comply with state and federal cultural resource protection laws Provide baseline data for land management decision-making Support future environmental permitting and project design efforts

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Figure 1 Area Map

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Figure 2 LiDAR Map

Ditch

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2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

The following documents are applicable to the extent specified in Section 3. In the event of conflict, statutory or regulatory requirements shall prevail.

2.1 Federal Statutes and Regulations

National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. §470 et seq.)

36 CFR Part 800 – Protection of Historic Properties (Section 106)

2.2 State of Florida Statutes and Rules

Chapter 267, Florida Statutes – Historic Preservation

Chapter 373, Florida Statutes – Water Resources

Section 380.06, Florida Statutes – Florida Coastal Management Program

Chapter 1A-46, Florida Administrative Code – Archaeological and Historical Report Standards

Chapter 872.05, Florida Statutes – Treatment of Human Remains

2.3 Guidance and Planning Documents

Management Procedures for Archaeological and Historical Sites and Properties on State-Owned or Controlled Lands (DHR, revised June 2021)

Pablo Creek Conservation Area Land Management Plan, 2025–2035

Florida Master Site File (FMSF) recording standards

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 General Requirements

The Contractor shall conduct a Phase I Cultural Resources Assessment Survey for approximately 2,722 acres, sufficient to meet:

Florida Division of Historical Resources (DHR) and SHPO review standards

Section 106 compliance requirements

District land management and project planning needs

The Contractor shall plan and execute the work to minimize disturbance to sensitive natural communities, wetlands, and listed species habitats identified in the Property’s

LMP.

3.2 Survey Design and Methods

3.2.1 Records Review and Background Research

The Contractor shall:

1. Review existing cultural resource data, including FMSF records, historic aerials, maps, and relevant archival sources

2. Incorporate environmental context from the Land Management Plan, including hydrology, landform, soils, and historic land use

3. Identify areas of high, medium, and low archaeological probability

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3. Field Survey The Contractor shall:

1. Conduct pedestrian survey and systematic subsurface testing in areas of high and medium archaeological probability, including but not limited to:

a. Uplands adjacent to Pablo Creek, Cedar Swamp Creek, and Boggy Branch

b. Interior uplands and sandhill landforms

c. Areas proximal to known cultural sites or planned hydrologic restoration

2. Conduct reconnaissance-level survey with reduced subsurface testing in low-probability areas

3. Follow standard professional archaeological methods consistent with DHR guidelines

4. Utilize road system depicted on Figure 2 for vehicle access

4. Site Evaluation For each site identified, the Contractor shall:

1. Define horizontal and vertical boundaries

2. Assess site integrity, function, and age

3. Provide a preliminary assessment of eligibility for the National Register of Historic

Places (NRHP)

5. Human Remains Discovery Protocol If human remains or unmarked burials are encountered, the Contractor shall:

1. Immediately cease all work in the vicinity

2. Notify the District Project Manager

3. Coordinate with the appropriate authority:

a. District Medical Examiner for remains less than 75 years old

b. State Archaeologist for remains older than 75 years

4. Implement all requirements of Chapter 872.05, Florida Statutes, before resuming work

6. Data Management and Documentation

7. Florida Master Site File The Contractor shall:

1. Prepare and submit FMSF forms for all newly identified or updated sites

2. Ensure accuracy of spatial data, descriptions, and site boundaries

8. Geospatial Data The Contractor shall provide:

1. A geodatabase compatible with ArcGIS Pro

2. Spatial data depicting site locations and extents with appropriate metadata

3. Data formatted for integration into District land management systems

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9. Reporting

10. Draft and Final Report The Contractor shall prepare a final Phase I CRAS report that:

11. Meets Chapter 1A-46, F.A.C. standards

12. Documents methods, findings, and results

13. Includes environmental and management context from the PCCA LMP

14. Provides management and avoidance recommendations

15. The final report shall be submitted to the District, which will be responsible for forwarding materials to DHR as appropriate.

16. Schedule and Coordination

1. Coordinate access and logistics with the District

2. Provide the District Project Manager with at least 24 hours’ notice prior to mobilization and demobilization

3. Complete all fieldwork, reporting, and deliverables within the contract performance period specified in the contract

17. Recommendations

1. Identify potential conflicts between cultural resources and planned management or restoration activities

2. Provide avoidance, minimization, or mitigation recommendations appropriate for land management and hydrologic restoration planning

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Figure 3 Road Map

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18. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED SUPPORT

The District shall provide:

1. Property access authorization

2. Available mapping and LiDAR data

3. Identification of known constraints, sensitive habitats, and planned management activities

19. CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED ITEMS

The Contractor shall provide:

All labor, equipment, materials, transportation, and supplies necessary to perform the work Qualified professional staff meeting Secretary of the Interior standards

20. DELIVERABLES (SUMMARY)

Deliverable Description

Field Survey Completion Phase I CRAS field investigations

FMSF Forms Completed site forms for new/updated sites

GIS Geodatabase Spatial data compatible with ArcGIS Pro

Final Report 1A-46 compliant Phase I CRAS report

Management Recommendations Cultural resource protection guidance

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BID FORM

DESCRIPTION TOTAL BID

RESPONDENT SHALL COMPLETE A CULTURAL RESOURCE

ASSESSMENT SURVEY FOR THE PABLO CREEK

CONSERVATION AREA PER SCOPE OF WORK

* TOTAL BID SHALL BE ALL INCLUSIVE OF ANY AND ALL COSTS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE TASKING AND FINAL DELIVERABLES

BY DELIVERY DATE

PUBLIC RECORDS: Florida Statutes provide that sealed submittals or replies received by the District shall remain exempt from disclosure until an intended decision is announced or until 30 days from the opening, whichever is earlier.

This means that Respondents will not be able to obtain a copy of their competitors’ submittals until the statutory time has elapsed.

UNIT PRICES: Unit prices on the Bid Form may be used to correct any extensions, and if adjusted, will be identified on the detailed tabulation as corrected. Unit costs will not be changed. If Respondent fails to include a unit price and only includes the total, the District reserves the right to mathematically calculate the unit cost and enter to establish a price for the Agreement and potential additional purchases of affected line items.

UNDER PENALTIES OF PERJURY, I, as the Respondent’s authorized officer or representative, hereby declare that I have fully reviewed the Respondent’s submittal, of which this Cost Schedule is a part; that all facts stated in the submittal are true; that I understand all terms and conditions set forth in the District’s solicitation; and that, if awarded, the Respondent shall fully comply with all terms and conditions.

Name of Respondent Company

Authorized Representative Signature Date

Printed Name/Title

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42303IFB26 PABLO CREEK CA CULTURAL RESOURCE SURVEY

PART 2 –GENERAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS

Thank you for your interest in working with the St. Johns River Water Management District. Please direct questions regarding the submittal documents and specifications to the District’s Procurement Staff member listed on the first page of this solicitation, in writing. We look forward to working with you. Pertinent information and required documents regarding this solicitation as part of a responsive submittal are listed below.

The District will publish notice of specifications and criteria, including addenda, intended District decisions, or other matters pertinent to this solicitation on portals identified on the first page of this document.

2.1 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Respondent shall satisfy the following minimum qualifications in order to be considered. Instructions for providing this documentation is provided herein. Failure to provide required documentation as instructed may result in a submittal being rejected as non-responsive.

a. Experience: A minimum of 5 years’ experience completing cultural resource assessment surveys for Florida government agencies, county municipalities, or companies required to complete CRAS in fulfilling Federal or Florida State requirements. Evidence of Experience shall include active registration with the Register of Professional Archaeologists.

b. Similar projects: Respondent must have successfully completed a minimum of two projects similar in size and scope to the services described in this solicitation. Any similar project submitted in response to this requirement shall provide proof of active registration with the Register of Professional Archaeologists during the project.

Respondent shall provide the required project information on the SIMILAR PROJECTS FORM included in Part-3 of this solicitation. The District reserves the right to determine whether a project qualifies as “similar.”

Any similar project submitted by Respondent must have been performed for a project owner/administrator that is independent of Respondent. For purposes of this solicitation, “independent” means a project owner/administrator that is not: (i) the Respondent; (ii) a relative of Respondent; (iii) an employee, officer, director, agent, or representative of Respondent; or (iv) a parent, subsidiary, affiliate, commonly owned entity, joint venture partner, or other entity under common control with the Respondent.

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 submittal 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.

2.2 BUDGET ESTIMATE

The estimated budget is an estimate only and does not limit the District in awarding the Agreement.

Respondents are cautioned to not make any assumptions from the District Project Manager’s construction estimate about the total funds available for the Work. The District retains the right to adjust the estimate in awarding the Agreement.

The District also reserves the right to reject all Bids if subsequent negotiations with qualified Respondents result in costs over the engineer's construction estimate. The District may discuss alternatives for reducing the cost of the Work with Respondents and make such modifications as it determines to be in its best interest.

2.3 HOW TO ASSEMBLE YOUR SUBMITTAL

The following documents and forms shall accompany any submittal in the order identified. Please do not include items not requested. A submittal returned without these documents may deem the submittal non-responsive. The District reserves the right to request additional information from any Respondent prior to award.

Forms included in this solicitation

Cover Page/Addendum Acknowledgement Bid Form General Qualifications Questionnaire Similar Projects Form Certificate as to Respondent’s Authority to do Business in the State of Florida

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Affidavit as to Non-collusion and Certification of Material Conformance with Specifications Drug-Free Workplace Form (not required unless there is a tie bid) Submittal Acknowledgement Form

Respondent provided documentation

Certificate of Insurability - as noted in Section titled PROOF OF INSURABILITY, herein Proof of Respondent’s active registration on www.sunbiz.org Proof of Respondent’s active registration with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system

(Answers to questions regarding E-Verify as well as instructions on enrollment may be found at the E-Verify website: www.e-verify.gov).

Copy of any applicable and current license or certification required by the City/County/State/this solicitation.

______Proof Respondent is actively registered with The Register of Professional Archaeologists

NOTE! A Respondent’s submittal may be rejected as non-responsive for:

(a) Failing to complete all forms;

(b) Failure to provide all required materials; or

(c) Otherwise failing to comply with instructions for preparation and organization of submittal.

2.4 PROOF OF INSURABILITY

The submittal shall contain proof of insurability issued by a company authorized to do business in the State of Florida, and with an A.M. Best Company rating of at least A- for the required insurance(s) as further detailed in Agreement under the Section titled Insurance.

NOTE! The successful Respondent shall be required to obtain and provide a Certificate of Insurance, submitted concurrently with the executed Agreement, that meets all specified requirements, references the applicable Agreement number, and names the St. Johns River Water Management District as an additional insured.

2.5 HOW TO SUBMIT A RESPONSE TO THIS SOLICITATION

(a) Respondent’s submittal shall be in electronic format (no paper copies) either by uploading to DemandStar directly at www.demandstar.com OR to Central Bidding directly at www.centralbidding.com (NOT BOTH);

OR by delivering all files on a single pin/thumb/jump drive either by mail or hand delivery in a sealed envelope.

Label all sealed envelopes as follows:

SEALED SUBMITTAL – DO NOT OPEN

Respondent’s Name: ___________________________________________ Invitation for Bids: 42303IFB26, Pablo Creek CA Cultural Resource Survey Submittal Due Time: 2:00PM Submittal Due Date: August 10, 2026

Blaine Ashworth, Procurement Director St. Johns River Water Management District District Headquarters 4049 Reid Street Palatka, FL 32177

**Please note that the U.S. Postal Service does not deliver regular mail or express mail to the above address. The District’s experience is that Federal Express and United Parcel Service will. The District is not responsible for and will not accept or consider late submittals due to delays caused by any mail, package or courier service, including the U.S. mail, or caused by any other occurrence.

DO NOT SUBMIT VIA E-MAIL — THIS WILL RESULT IN THE SUBMITTAL BEING REJECTED AS

NON-RESPONSIVE.

(b) All blank spaces on the solicitation documents shall be typewritten or legibly printed in ink. In the event you decline to submit a response, the District would appreciate submittal of the form title NO RESPONSE FORM provided in this solicitation to describe the reason for not submitting a response.

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(c) Please do not password protect files saved to a pin/thumb/jump drive. The District recommends that Respondents confirm their submittal documents will open correctly on a non-Respondent-owned computer. Any electronic submittal received by the District that does not open on a District-owned computer is subject to rejection as a defective response. The file naming conventions for the solicitation shall clearly identify specific information, such as the solicitation number and Respondent’s name (Example: 12345IFB78, ABC Company).

2.6 SIGNATURE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

If an individual submits a response to this solicitation he/she must sign his/her name therein and state his/her address and the name and address of every other person interested in this solicitation as principal.

If a partnership submits a response to this solicitation, state the name and address of each member of the partnership.

If a corporation or limited liability company submits a response to this solicitation, an authorized agent or officer/member must sign the submittal, subscribing the name of the entity with the individual’s own name and affixing the corporate seal (if applicable). Such agent or officer/member shall also provide the name of the state under which the entity is chartered/formed, and the names and business addresses of the officers/members.

All Respondents shall:

(a) Submit evidence of registration with the Florida Secretary of State for doing business in the state of Florida.

(b) Certify that all persons or entities having an interest as principal in this solicitation or in substantial performance of the Work have been identified in the submittal forms.

2.7 PROHIBITED COMMUNICATION

To ensure a fair and impartial evaluation process, the District strictly prohibits any communication related to this solicitation with any District office, department, bureau, or employee during the submission and evaluation period, except as expressly authorized in this solicitation. Respondents are specifically prohibited from initiating any contact or communication with any District official or employee involved in the evaluation or consideration of submittals, including but not limited to the Executive Director and members of the Governing Board of the St. Johns River Water Management District, prior to the issuance of an award decision. All communication regarding this solicitation shall be initiated by the District’s Procurement staff, and solely for the purpose of obtaining information or clarification necessary for the proper evaluation of submittals. Any attempt by a Respondent to engage in unauthorized communication may result in disqualification from consideration for award under this solicitation and may further result in exclusion from future procurement opportunities with the District.

2.8 PRE-SUBMITTAL MEETINGS, INQUIRIES AND ADDENDA

If scheduled, the pre-submittal meeting information will appear on the first page of this solicitation. If the pre-submittal meeting is not designated as mandatory, then attendance at the pre-submittal meeting is strongly recommended. If the pre-submittal meeting is designated as MANDATORY, each Respondent shall attend or its submittal will not be accepted.

During this meeting, the project scope, procedures, and specifications will be discussed. It is also the only opportunity during the open solicitation period for attendees to ask questions directly to the end user.

District staff are not authorized to provide oral interpretations or clarifications of the solicitation documents, including specifications or other agreement terms. All binding interpretations or corrections shall be provided in writing, come only from Procurement staff, and be issued as part of an official addendum to this solicitation. The assigned Procurement Specialist may provide general guidance on District procedures and assist in referencing applicable sections of the solicitation documents; however, Respondents remain fully responsible for understanding and following all written requirements and submit accordingly.

In order to be considered. all requests for a written interpretation or correction shall be submitted via e-mail before the deadline for questions stated in this solicitation. All official responses, including clarifications, corrections, or supplemental instructions, will be issued in writing via addenda and posted on the solicitation portals listed on Page 1 of this document, prior to the submittal due date.

By submitting on this solicitation, Respondent is bound by and shall acknowledge receipt of all issued addenda.

Submittals will be interpreted as if all addenda were received, whether or not Respondent actually reviewed the addenda.

Failure to receive or review an addendum does not relieve Respondent of any obligations under the solicitation or resulting Agreement. All addenda become an official part of the Contract Documents (defined in the Agreement).

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2.9 OPENING OF SUBMITTALS

Respondents or their authorized agents are invited to attend the opening of the submittals. The Florida Public Records Act, §119.071(1)(b), Fla. Stat., exempts sealed submittals from inspection and copying until such time as the District provides notice of an intended decision pursuant to §120.57(3)(a), Fla. Stat., or until 30 days after opening of submittals or final replies, whichever is earlier. This exemption is not waived by the public opening of the submittals.

Unless otherwise exempt, Respondent’s submittal is a public record subject to disclosure upon expiration of the above exemption period. If any information included in the submittal is a trade secret as defined in §812.081, Fla. Stat., and exempt from disclosure pursuant to §815.04, Fla. Stat., Respondent shall clearly identify any such material as “CONFIDENTIAL TRADE SECRET” in its submittal and explain the basis for such exemption. The District reserves the right, in its sole judgment and discretion, to reject a submittal for excessive or unwarranted assertion of trade secret confidentiality and return the submittal to Respondent.

2.10 DISQUALIFICATION OF RESPONDENTS

Any of the following causes will be considered as sufficient grounds for disqualification of a Respondent and rejection of the submittal:

(a) Contacting a District employee or officer other than the procurement employee named in this solicitation about any aspect of this solicitation before the notice of intended decision is posted.

(b) Submission of more than one submittal for the same subject matter by an individual, firm, partnership, or corporation under the same or different names.

(c) Evidence of collusion among Respondents.

(d) Submission of materially false information.

(e) Information gained through checking references or other sources which indicates that Respondent may not successfully perform the Work.

(f) Respondent is failing to adequately perform on any existing agreement with the District.

(g) Respondent has defaulted on a previous agreement with the District.

(h) The evidence submitted by Respondent, or the District’s investigation of Respondent, fails to satisfy the District that Respondent is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the Agreement in a manner acceptable to the District and within the time period specified.

(i) Any documented unsatisfactory past performance by Respondent on work performed on a District project.

(j) Any other cause that is sufficient to raise doubt regarding the ability of a Respondent to perform the Work in a manner that meets the District’s objectives for the Work.

2.11 REJECTION OF SUBMITTAL

Submittals shall be delivered to the specified location and received before the designated due date and time in order to be considered. Untimely submittals will be returned unopened. Submittals will be considered irregular and may be rejected if they show material omissions, alterations of form, additions not called for, conditions, limitations, or other material irregularities. The District may consider incomplete any submittal not prepared and submitted in accordance with the provisions specified herein and the District reserves the right to waive any minor deviations or irregularities in an otherwise valid submittal.

The District reserves the right to reject any and all submittals and cancel this solicitation when it determines, in its sole judgment and discretion, that it is not in its best interest to award the Agreement.

2.12 WITHDRAWAL OF SUBMITTALS

Respondent may withdraw its submittal if it submits such a written request to the District prior to the designated date and hour of opening. Respondent may be permitted to withdraw its submittal no later than 72 hours after the submittal opening for good cause, as determined by the District in its sole judgment and discretion.

2.13 PROTEST PROCEDURES

Notices of Intended Decision will be posted for a minimum of 72 hours. The time period for filing a Notice of Protest pursuant to §120.57(3), Fla. Stat., and Fla. Admin. Code R. 28-110.003, commences at the time notices are posted.

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As a courtesy to Respondents, the District may send copies of the notices of intended District decisions via e-mail to Respondent. These courtesy communications neither constitute official notice nor vary the times of receipt set forth above.

(a) Pursuant to §120.57(3), Fla. Stat., and Fla. Admin. Code R. 28-110.003, any person adversely affected by the terms, conditions, or specifications contained in a solicitation, including addenda, shall file a Notice of Protest with the District Clerk within 72 hours after its posting.

(b) Pursuant to §120.57(3), Fla. Stat., and Fla. Admin. Code R. 28-110.003, any person adversely affected by a District decision or intended decision to award a contract, or to reject all submittals, proposals, or qualifications, shall file a written Notice of Protest with the District Clerk within 72 hours after posting of the decision or intended decision.

(c) Pursuant to §120.57(3), Fla. Stat., and Fla. Admin. Code R. 28-110.004, a Formal Written Protest shall be filed with the District Clerk within ten (10) days after the date the Notice of Protest is filed with the District. The Formal Written Protest shall state with particularity the facts and law upon which the protest is based. Pursuant to §287.042(2)(c), Fla. Stat., any person who files an action protesting the decision or intended decision shall post with the District Clerk at the time of filing the formal written protest a bond, cashier’s check, or money order made payable to the St. Johns River Water Management District in an amount equal to one percent (1%) of the District’s estimated agreement amount.

(d) No additional time will be added for mailing. All filings shall comply with Fla. Admin. Code R. 28-106.104 and shall be addressed to and received by the District Clerk at the District Headquarters in Palatka, Florida within the prescribed time periods. The District will not accept any electronically transmitted facsimile pleadings, petitions, Notice of Protest or other documents.

(e) The District’s acceptance of pleadings, petitions, Notice of Protest, Formal Written Protest, or other documents filed by e-mail is subject to certain conditions set forth in the District’s Statement of Agency Organization and Operation (issued pursuant to Fla. Admin. Code R. 28-101.001), which is available for viewing at sjrwmd.com.

These conditions include, but are not limited to, the document being in the form of a PDF or TIFF file and being capable of being stored and printed by the District.

(f) Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in §120.57(3), Fla. Stat., or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond will constitute a waiver of proceedings under chapter 120, Fla. Stat. Mediation under §120.573, Fla. Stat., is not available.

2.14 AWARDING THE AGREEMENT

(a) All Respondents will be notified of the District's intent to award or decision to award the Agreement. For the purpose of filing a protest under §120.57(3), Fla. Stat., the time period will commence as provided in the Section titled PROTEST PROCEDURES, herein.

(b) The Agreement will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible Respondent, being the Respondent with the lowest Total Bid as reflected on the Bid Form who demonstrates, in accordance with the requirements of the submittal documents, a verifiable history of the skill, ability, integrity, and reliability necessary for the faithful performance of the Agreement (the “Successful Respondent”). The Agreement may be modified based on the District’s acceptance of any alternatives listed in the submittal that the District deems in its best interest.

(c) If two or more submittals are equal in all respects, the Agreement will be awarded as follows: (1) to Respondent that certifies compliance with §287.087, Fla. Stat., via the Drug-Free Workplace Form; (2) to a Respondent university in the State University System pursuant to §373.63, Fla. Stat.; (3) to a Respondent whose submittal contains commodities manufactured, grown, or produced within the state of Florida pursuant to §287.082 Fla.

Stat.; or (4) by lot.

(d) The District reserves the right to award the Agreement to the next lowest available Respondent in the event the successful Respondent fails to enter into the Agreement, or the Agreement with said Respondent is terminated within 90 days of the effective date.

(e) Section 286.0113, Fla. Stat., exempts from being open to the public, any portion of a meeting at which: (1) a negotiation with a Respondent is conducted pursuant to a competitive solicitation; (2) a Respondent makes an oral presentation as part of a competitive solicitation; (3) a Respondent answers questions as part of a competitive solicitation; or (4) negotiation strategies are discussed. Also, recordings of, and any records

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(f) Pursuant to §286.0113 Fla. Stat., if the District rejects all submittals and concurrently provides notice of its intent to reissue the competitive solicitation, any recordings or records presented at any exempt meeting relating to the solicitation shall remain exempt from §119.07(1) and §24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution (Public Records) until such time as the District provides notice of an intended decision concerning the reissued competitive solicitation or until the District withdraws the reissued competitive solicitation. A recording and any records presented at an exempt meeting are not exempt for longer than 12 months after the initial District notice rejecting all submittals.

(g) Upon award, Respondent becomes Contractor.

2.15 EXAMINATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

Respondent is solely responsible for being fully informed of the conditions under which the Work is to be performed in relation to existing conditions. Respondent is responsible for carefully examining the general area of the Work, the requirements of the drawings and other Contract Documents (defined in the Agreement) related to the Work, the time in which the Work shall be completed, and any other details of the Work. Respondent shall satisfy itself from its own personal knowledge and experience or professional advice as to the character of the Work, the conditions and materials to be encountered, the character, quality, and quantities of the Work, and any other conditions affecting the Work, including surrounding land.

Failure to satisfy the obligations of this paragraph will not relieve a Successful Respondent of its obligation to furnish all material, equipment, and labor necessary to perform the Agreement and to complete the Work for the consideration set forth in its submittal. Any such failure will not be sufficient cause to submit a claim for additional compensation.

No verbal agreement or conversation with any District officer, agent or employee, either before or after the execution of the Agreement, will affect or modify any of its terms.

2.16 EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT

(a) By submitting a response to this solicitation, Respondent represents and warrants that its submittal is a firm offer. Upon the District’s issuance of a notice of award (or other written acceptance), the Successful Respondent is bound to the terms, pricing, and commitments set forth in its submittal, as accepted by the District, together with the District’s solicitation documents.

(b) The Successful Respondent shall execute the District’s Agreement in the form provided (with any District-approved changes) and shall not condition, qualify, or withdraw its submittal, or refuse to sign the Agreement, after award. Failure to timely execute the Agreement and proceed with performance as required may be deemed a breach and may result in rejection of the submittal, cancellation of award, and any other remedies available to the District under the solicitation, the Agreement, or applicable law.

(c) Unless all submittals are rejected, the Successful Respondent shall execute and return the Agreement to the District within 10 business days of receipt along with each of the following:

(1) A completed Internal Revenue Service Form W-9.

(2) Satisfactory evidence of all required insurance coverage.

(3) Proof satisfactory to the District of the authority of the person or persons accepting the terms and conditions of this Solicitation on behalf of Respondent.

(4) All other information and documentation required by the Agreement.

(d) The District will not execute the Agreement until the above documents have been executed and delivered to the District. The Agreement will not be binding until executed by the District. A copy of the fully executed Agreement will be sent via e-mail to the Successful Respondent. The District reserves the right to cancel award of the Agreement without liability at any time before the Agreement has been fully executed by all parties and delivered to the Successful Respondent.

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(e) Failure upon the part of the Successful Respondent to execute the Agreement or timely submit the required evidence of insurance coverage, or any other matter required by the Agreement, will be just cause, if the District so elects, for the recommended award to be annulled.

2.17 FLORIDA SALES TAX

The District is exempt from payment of State of Florida sales tax pursuant to §212.08(6), Fla. Stat. Any tangible personal property that is the subject of this solicitation is intended to remain tangible personal property and not become part of a public work owned by the District.

2.18 BONDING AND RETAINAGE This section does not apply to this solicitation.

2.19 PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES/DISCRIMINATORY VENDORS

In accordance with §287.133 and §287.134, Fla. Stat., a person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime or placed on the discriminatory vendor list may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply on an agreement to provide any goods or services to a public entity; may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply on an agreement with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work; may not submit bids, proposals, or replies on leases of real property to a public entity; may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, subcontractor, supplier, or consultant under a contract with any public entity; and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in §287.017 for CATEGORY TWO ($35,000) for a period of 36 months following the date of being placed on the convicted or discriminatory vendor lists.

2.20 USE BY OTHER FLORIDA GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES This section does not apply to this solicitation.

2.21 PROHIBITION AGAINST CONSIDERING SOCIAL, POLITICAL, OR IDEOLOGICAL INTERESTS

IN GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING

Notice is hereby provided that pursuant to §287.05701, Fla. Stat., the District (1) will not request documentation of or consider a Respondent’s social, political, or ideological interests when determining if Respondent is a responsible Respondent, and (2) may not give preference to a Respondent based on Respondent's social, political, or ideological interests.

2.22 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)

The District does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities. Special accommodations for disabilities may be requested through Blaine Ashworth, Procurement Director, or by calling (800) 955-8771 (TTY), at least five (5) business days (Mon – Fri) before the date needed.

2.23 DEFINITIONS

The definitions of capitalized terms used in this solicitation that are not otherwise defined herein can be found in the draft Agreement below.

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PART 3 – REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND FORMS

The following forms must be included in Respondent’s submittal:

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42303IFB26 PABLO CREEK CA CULTURAL RESOURCE SURVEY

GENERAL INFORMATION QUESTIONNAIRE

Respondent’s company name

Number of years engaged in business under the present company name.

Has Respondent previously been engaged in the same or similar business under another company or trade name? If so, please describe each such instance.

Total number of years of Respondent’s experience performing similar Work as described in this solicitation.

Has Respondent ever been adjudicated bankrupt, initiated bankruptcy, or been the subject of bankruptcy proceedings on behalf of the current entity submitting on this solicitation or a prior entity that Respondent substantially operated or controlled? ___ Y ___ N

If yes, please describe the nature and result of those proceedings and the entity involved.

Has Respondent (including any parent, subsidiary, affiliate, or predecessor) ever been debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from doing business with any federal, state, or local government entity in the United States of America? ___ Y ___ N

If so, explain.

Describe the background/experience of the person or persons who will be primarily responsible for directing the Work that will be performed pursuant to this solicitation. This inquiry is intended to encompass the Project Manager(s) who will be engaged on a daily basis in directing performance of the Work.

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42303IFB26 PABLO CREEK CA CULTURAL RESOURCE SURVEY

SIMILAR PROJECTS FORM

As part of the submittal, Respondent shall complete the following so that the District can determine Respondent’s satisfaction of the minimum qualifications of this solicitation.

Provide at least two unique projects, similar in size and scope to the Work described in this solicitation, that Respondent has successfully completed within the last 5 years. No more than one of the similar projects can be from a project completed for the District.

The District may contact the Project Owner or Administrator to verify the information provided below. Please ensure that all contact information is current and accurate. If the District is unable to reach the listed point of contact within two to three business days, the submittal may be deemed non-responsive.

District reserves the right to determine whether or not a project shall be considered “similar.”

Project Owner/Administrator:

Point of Contact: E-Mail:

Phone: Project Start & Completion Dates:

Project Name:

Describe how this similar project applies to this solicitation:

Total Project Value $________________________

Project Owner/Administrator:

Point of Contact: E-Mail:

Phone: Project Start & Completion Dates:

Project Name:

Describe how this similar project applies to this solicitation:

Total Project Value $________________________

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CERTIFICATE AS TO RESPONDENT’S AUTHORITY TO DO BUSINESS IN FLORIDA

Respondent is incorporated/organized/formed under the laws of the State of ; is authorized by law to respond to this solicitation and perform all Work and furnish materials and equipment required under the Agreement and is authorized to do business in the State of Florida.

Entity name:

Address:

Registration No:

Registered Agent:

By:

(Official title)

(Affix corporate seal, if utilized by Respondent)

Attest:

(Secretary)

The full names and business or residence addresses of persons or companies interested in the foregoing submittal as principals or officers of Respondent are as follows (specifically include the President, Secretary, and Treasurer or Manager and Member, and state the title held by all other individuals listed):

Identify any parent, subsidiary, or sister entities involving the same or substantially the same officers and directors that will or may be involved in performance of the Project, and provide the same information requested above on a photocopy of this form.

ATTACH a copy of Respondent’s active registration with the State of Florida Division of Corporations proving Respondent’s authority to do business in the State of Florida, or a copy of the application for same that has been accepted by the State of Florida.

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AFFIDAVIT AS TO NON-COLLUSION AND CERTIFICATION OF

MATERIAL CONFORMANCE WITH SPECIFICATIONS

STATE OF

COUNTY OF

I, the undersigned, being first duly sworn, depose and say that:

1. I am the owner or duly authorized officer, representative, or agent of:

,Respondent that has submitted the attached submittal package.

2. The attached submittal is genuine. It is not a collusive or sham submittal.

3. I am fully informed regarding the preparation and contents of the attached submittal and am knowledgeable of all pertinent circumstances related thereto.

4. Neither Respondent nor any of its officers, partners, owners, agents, representatives, employees, or parties in interest, including this affiant, has in any way colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed, directly or indirectly, with any other Respondent, company, or person to submit a collusive or sham submittal package in connection with the Agreement for which the attached submittal package has been submitted, or to refrain from proposing in connection with such Agreement, or has in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement, collusion, communication, or conference with any other Respondent, firm, or person to fix the price or prices in the attached submittal of any other Respondent , or to fix any overhead, profit, or cost element of the submitted prices or the submitted price of any other Respondent, or to secure through collusion, conspiracy, connivance, or unlawful agreement any advantage against the District or any other person interested in the proposed Agreement.

5. The price(s) included in the attached submittal are fair and proper and are not tainted by any collusion, conspiracy, connivance, or unlawful agreement on the part of Respondent or any of its agents, representatives, owners, employees, or parties in interest, including this affiant.

6. No official or other officer or employee of the District, whose salary or compensation is payable in whole or in part by the District, is directly or indirectly interested in this submittal, or in the supplies, materials, equipment, work, or labor to which it relates, or in any of the profits therefrom.

7. Any materials and equipment proposed to be supplied in fulfillment of the Agreement to be awarded conform in all respects to the specifications thereof. Further, the proposed materials and equipment will perform the intended function in a manner acceptable and suitable for the intended purposes of the District.

Signature:

Title:

The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me by means of ☐ physical presence or ☐ online notarization, this day of , 202 , by as (title) of (Respondent), the party on behalf of whom instrument was executed.

(SEAL)

(Signature)

Notary Public, State of at Large

My commission expires:

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DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE FORM

This form is considered only in the event of a tie response.

Respondent, (company name) , in accordance with §287.087, Fla. Stat., hereby certifies that Respondent does the following:

1. Informs employees about the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace, the business’s policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace, any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs, and the penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations

2. Publishes a statement notifying employees that

a. the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against its employees for violations of such prohibition.

b. as a condition of working on the contractual services that are the subject of this solicitation, the employee will abide by the terms of the statement and will notify the employer of any conviction of, or plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, any violation of chapter 893, Fla. Stat., or of any controlled substance law of the United States or any state, for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than five (5) days after such conviction.

3. Gives each employee engaged in providing the contractual services that are the subject of this solicitation a copy of the statement specified in paragraph 2, above.

4. Imposes a sanction on or requires the satisfactory participation in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program (if such is available in the employee’s community) by any employee convicted of a violation listed in sub-paragraph 2.b., above.

5. Makes a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation of §287.087, Fla. Stat.

As the person authorized to sign this statement, I certify that Respondent complies fully with the above requirements.

By:

Title:

Date:

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SUBMITTAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM

The undersigned, on behalf of Respondent, hereby certifies and…