50183029_GENERAL_NOTES_AND_LEGEND.dwg

This is a general notes and legend drawing file for the McIntosh Park Wetland Construction project submitted by the City of Plant City, Florida under Invitation for Bid (IFB) 26-048UO-IFB. The project encompasses the construction and restoration of wetlands across 363 acres at McIntosh Preserve, located at 775 East Knights Griffin Road in Hillsborough County, with a pre-proposal meeting scheduled for September 10, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. and bids due September 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The scope of work includes excavation and restoration of multiple wetland 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. Substantial completion is required within 540 calendar days of Notice to Proceed, with final completion within 30 days thereafter. Questions are due September 14, 2026, and bids must remain valid for 90 days from submittal.

The project is partially funded through a State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection Grant Agreement (No. LPA0038), with all work required to comply with grant terms and conditions. The City awards the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on a fixed-price basis with 5% retainage. Local preference of up to one percent discount or $2,500 (whichever is less) applies to qualifying bidders. Contractors must maintain General Contractor and Underground Utility and Excavation Contractor licenses, self-perform a minimum of 30 percent of total project cost, and demonstrate qualifying experience 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). Liquidated damages range from $1,015 to $10,203 per day, plus 0.00005 of amounts exceeding $20 million. The contractor must provide 24/7 site security using DEFEND 360 cameras with real-time monitoring and recorded footage accessible to the City. Bids must be submitted electronically via the City's OpenGov portal.