50183029_GRADING_AND_DRAINAGE_PLANS.dwg

This is a grading and drainage plans drawing file (AutoCAD .dwg format) prepared for the City of Plant City, Florida's McIntosh Park Wetland Construction project under IFB 26-048UO-IFB. The file contains technical design specifications for grading and drainage infrastructure integral to the 363-acre McIntosh Preserve wetland excavation, restoration, and stormwater treatment project located at 775 East Knights Griffin Road in Hillsborough County. The pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2026 at 10:30 a.m., with questions due by September 14, 2026. Bids are due electronically via the City's OpenGov portal on September 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and must remain valid for 90 days from submittal. The project encompasses wetland cell excavation and restoration, 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, native wetland vegetation planting, and optional bid alternates for unpaved and handicap-accessible paved parking lots, pre-fabricated restroom and pavilion facilities, boardwalk construction, septic system, and water well installation. Substantial completion is required within 540 calendar days of Notice to Proceed, with final completion within 30 days thereafter.

The project is partially funded through the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection Grant Agreement No. LPA0038, with all work required to comply with grant terms and conditions. The contract is fixed-price with 5% retainage, and the City awards to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Local preference of up to one percent discount or $2,500 (whichever is less) applies to qualifying bidders. Contractors must self-perform a minimum of 30 percent of total project cost and maintain General Contractor and Underground Utility and Excavation Contractor licenses. Qualifying experience requirements include 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. Liquidated damages range from $1,015 to $10,203 per day plus 0.00005 of amounts exceeding $20 million.