50183029_EXISTING_CONDITIONS_PLAN.dwg

This is an Existing Conditions Plan drawing file for the McIntosh Park Wetland Construction project administered by the City of Plant City, Florida. The plan documents the current site conditions at the 363-acre McIntosh Preserve project located at 775 East Knights Griffin Road in Hillsborough County. A pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2026 at 10:30 a.m., with bids due September 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. under IFB 26-048UO-IFB. Questions regarding the project must be submitted by September 14, 2026. The project requires substantial completion within 540 calendar days of Notice to Proceed, with final completion required within 30 days thereafter. The scope of work encompasses wetland excavation and restoration across multiple cells, on-site stacking of excavated soils to create a 50-foot hill shaped like Florida, installation of reclaimed water piping infrastructure with SCADA-controlled discharge valves, and native wetland vegetation planting. Bid alternates include unpaved and handicap-accessible paved parking lots, pre-fabricated restroom and pavilion facilities, boardwalk construction, septic systems, and water well installation.

The contract is awarded on a fixed-price basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with 5% retainage and liquidated damages ranging from $1,015 to $10,203 per day. A local preference of up to one percent discount or $2,500 (whichever is less) applies to qualifying bidders. The project is partially funded through a State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection Grant Agreement No. LPA0038, and all work must comply with grant terms and conditions. Contractors must self-perform a minimum of 30 percent of total project cost, maintain General Contractor and Underground Utility and Excavation Contractor licenses, and meet specific qualifying experience requirements including three projects involving excavation of 300,000 cubic yards or greater within Florida, three projects involving wastewater or reuse collection systems, and two projects involving wetland planting and boardwalk construction. Insurance requirements include Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability ($500,000 per occurrence/$1,000,000 aggregate), Commercial Automobile Liability ($500,000), and Railroad Protective Liability ($5,000,000 per occurrence/$10,000,000 aggregate). The contractor must provide 24/7 site security using DEFEND 360 cameras with real-time monitoring. Bids must be submitted electronically via the City's OpenGov portal and remain valid for 90 days from submittal.