BID MANUAL

ENTERPRISE EAST

INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS

Baker County Project No.

2026-10

Issued:

October 1, 2026

On Behalf of:

Board of County Commissioners Baker County, Florida 55 North Third Street Macclenny, FL 32087

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ......................................................................................................... i

TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................................. ii

GENERAL PROVISIONS

A. Bid Schedule B. General Scope of Work C. Bidder Qualifications D. Pre-Bid Conference E. Insurance Requirements F. Bid Documents G. Examination of Project Site and Bid Documents H. Bid Preparation I. Bid Submittal J. Bid Security K. Modification and Withdrawal of Bid L. Opening of Bids M. Contract Award and Execution N. Pre-Construction Conference O. Supervision P. Contract Time Q. Liquidated Damages R. Construction Methods and Provisions S. Contract Administration and Project Closeout T. Measurement and Payment

APPENDICES

A. Bid Forms............................................................................................................................. A B. Geotechnical and Subsurface Utility Investigations.................................................... B C. Engineer’s Estimate of Material Quantities .................................................................. C D. Example Contract and Contract Bond Form .............................................................. D E. Supplemental Specifications .......................................................................................... E

GENERAL PROVlSlONS Enterprise East Infrastructure Improvements

Baker County Project No. 2026-10

BID SCHEDULEA.

1.

Baker County Project Number 2026-10

Project Description: Construct ±0.443 miles of rural section asphalt roadway with side ditches, conversion of an existing borrow pit to a storm water management facility, new storm sewer collection system, new water main and sanitary sewer force main, traffic signs and traffic paint/markings.

Date of Advertisement: Thursday, October 1, 2026

Mandatory Pre-Bid Mtg.: Thursday, October 15, 2026 Time: 11:00 am EST

Location: Baker County Administration Building 55 North Third Street Macclenny, FL 32063

Deadline for Questions: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 Time: 11:00 am EST

Bid Date: Friday, November 6, 2026 Time: 11:30 am EST

Location: Baker County Administration Building 55 North Third Street Macclenny, FL 32063

Bid Package Label: Bid label shall include the following lines of text:

Date: Leave blank, to be completed by County Time: Leave blank, to be completed by County

Project Name: Enterprise East Infrastructure Improvements Baker County Project No.: 2026-10

Bidder: Company name

Bid Opening Date: Friday, November 6, 2026 Time: 11:31 am EST

Location: Baker County Administration Building 55 North Third Street Macclenny, FL 32063

Bid Documents available for download at:

Baker County Purchasing: https://www.bakercountyfl.org/purchasing.php

Contact for Questions: Tarbox Consulting and Design, Inc.

troy@tarboxinc.com

2. Bid Documents will be available to the public for inspection only at the County Administration Building, 55 North Third Street, Macclenny, FL 32063. The Bid Documents include a Bid Manual (including all standardized forms to be submitted) and Bid Plans. Permits and geotechnical and sub-surface utility reports are provided in the Appendices of the Bid Manual.

3. FDOT Standard Index and Standard Plans can be downloaded from FDOT’s website, using the following URL links, respectively (subject to change):

http://www.fdot.gov/programmanagement/Implemented/SpecBooks/ http://www.fdot.gov/roadway/designstandards/standards.shtm

If there are any problems accessing the Bid Documents, please contact:

Tarbox Consulting and Design, Inc.

Email: troy@tarboxinc.com

B. GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK

1. This Project consists of furnishing all needed materials, equipment, labor and supervision for new construction and improvements for ±0.443 miles of rural section asphalt roadway with side ditches, conversion of an existing borrow pit to a storm water management facility, new storm sewer collection system, new water main and sanitary sewer force main, traffic signs and traffic paint/markings.

2. It is the intention that a Base Bid will represent the bidder’s amount for all work.

However, Baker County reserves right to add or delete work items so that the project would not exceed available funding. The responsible low bidder has the right, without forfeiting their Bid Security, to not accept the award if there is a need for additions or subtractions to the Base Bid.

3. The governing standards and specifications are the latest editions of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Standard Plans for Road Construction (FDOT Standard Index) and Standard Specifications For Road and Bridge Construction (FDOT Standard Specifications), with exceptions/additions specified in the Bid Documents.

https://www.bakercountyfl.org/purchasing.php mailto:troy@tarboxinc.com http://www.fdot.gov/programmanagement/Implemented/SpecBooks/ http://www.fdot.gov/roadway/designstandards/standards.shtm

4.

C.

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2.

D.

E.

When the FDOT Standard Plans and Standard Specifications refer to the State of Florida, or its officials, it shall be interpreted as the Baker County Board of County Commissioners (County) or their authorized representative (County Representative), respectively.

BIDDER QUALIFICATIONS

The Bidder shall: (1) be licensed and insured to complete the work; (2) provide information regarding experience with two similar projects; and (3) carry insurance with minimum limits specified in Section E of this Bid Manual for the length of the project.

The Bidder shall not be listed on the List of Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement and Non-procurement Programs, which identifies those parties excluded throughout the U.S. Government from receiving Federal contracts or certain subcontracts and from certain types of Federal financial and nonfinancial assistance and benefits.

PRE-BID CONFERENCE

The Bidder must attend a mandatory Pre-Bid Conference at the following date, time and location:

Date: October 15, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM EST

Location: County Administration Building 55 North Third Street Macclenny, FL 3263

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

Contractor shall maintain, at a minimum, the following insurance coverage, for the duration of the Project and the Warranty Period.

(1) Certificate of Insurance (COI):

Contractors submitting bids shall provide the County a Certificate of Insurance (COI), or a letter from their insurance company stating that the required coverage is obtainable.

Contractor shall not commence any work in connection with the Agreement until Contractor has obtained all of the following types of insurance and such insurance has been approved by the County. Nor shall the Contractor allow any subcontractor to commence any work until all similar insurance for the subcontractor has been so obtained and approved. All insurance policies shall be with qualified Insurers doing business in Florida.

(2) Worker's Compensation Insurance:

Contractor shall take out and maintain, during the life of the Agreement, Worker's Compensation Insurance for all of the Contractor's employees connected with the work of this Project and, in case any work is sublet, the Contractor shall require the subcontractor similarly to provide Worker's Compensation Insurance for all of the latter's employees, unless such employees are covered by the protection afforded by the Contractor. Such insurance shall comply fully with the Florida Worker's Compensation Law, Chapter 440, Florida Statutes. In case any class of employees engaged in hazardous work under this contract at the Project Site is not protected under the Workmen's Compensation statute, the Contractor shall provide, and cause each subcontractor to Provide, adequate insurance, satisfactory to the County, for the protection of his employees not otherwise protected.

(3) Commercial General Liability Insurance:

The Contractor shall take out and maintain, during the life of the Agreement, COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL LIABILITY, COMPREHENSIVE AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY, CONTRACTUAL LIABILITY AND PRODUCTS AND COMPLETED OPERATIONS

LIABILITY INSURANCE. These Policies shall protect Contractor from claims for damage for personal injury, including accidental death, as well as claims for property damages, which may arise from operations under the Agreement whether such operations are by Contractor or by anyone directly, or indirectly employed by Contractor.

1. Bodily Liability: $1,000,000 / claimant $2,000,000 / occurrence

2. Personal Injury Liability: $1,000,000 / claimant

3. Automobile Bodily Injury & Property Damage Liability:

$1,000,000

4. Property Damage Liability:

(other than automobile)

$1,000,000 / claimant

(4) Additional Insurance Requirements:

1. Additional Insured:

Contractor’s COI shall endorse County as an “Additional Insured”, with coverage to include products and completed operations.

F. BID DOCUMENTS

1. The following documents shall hereinafter be referred to as “Bid Documents”:

(a) Bid Manual: Bid Manual, Enterprise East Infrastructure Improvements (10/01/2026), hereinafter to be referred to as “Bid Manual.”

File Name: E2I2_BidManual_2026-10-01.pdf

(b) Bid Forms: All documents in Appendix A “Bid Forms”, and as specified on the Bid Checklist in Appendix A of this Bid Manual; hereinafter to be referred to as “Bid Forms.

(c) Bid Plans: Enterprise East Infrastructure Improvements (10/01/2026), hereinafter to be referred to as “Bid Plans.”

File Name: E2I2_BidPlans_2026-10-01.pdf

(d) FDOT Standard Index: “Design Standards, For Design, Construction, Maintenance and Utility Operations on the State Highway System” (FDOT, latest edition).

(e) FDOT Specifications: “Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction” (FDOT, latest edition).

(f) Supplemental Specifications: As may be provided in the appendices of this Bid Manual.

(g) Addendum(s): Revisions to any of the above referenced documents, made during the bid period, shall represent “Addendums” and shall become part of the Bid Documents.

G. EXAMINATION OF PROJECT SITE AND BID DOCUMENTS

1. Bidders shall visit the Project Site and become familiar with the nature and extent of work to be performed and the local conditions that may affect the work.

2. The Bid Documents were prepared to depict an essentially accurate representation of existing conditions, interpreted from available information on the Project Site. The Bidder is not relieved, however, of the responsibility of becoming fully informed as to existing conditions at the Project Site.

3. Bidders are advised that a limited geotechnical engineering investigation and limited sub-surface utility investigation were performed for this Project. The investigation reports are provided in Appendix B of this Bid Manual. Bidder may elect to complete their own soils investigation prior to Bid, but only after 811 utility locates have been completed and after receipt of written approval from Baker County Public Works.

4. Questions regarding the condition of the project site or the Bid Documents shall be directed, in writing to:

Tarbox Consulting and Design, Inc.

Email: troy@tarboxinc.com

Questions must be submitted by: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 11:00 am.

H. BID PREPARATION

1. Complete sets of Bid Documents may be obtained as stated in the Invitation to

Bid. Complete sets of Bid Documents shall be used by Bidders in preparation of their Bid. Neither the County nor the Engineer of Record (Engineer) assume responsibility for errors or misinterpretations resulting from the use of an incomplete set of Bid Documents.

2. In preparing a Bid, the Contractor shall do so with the understanding that all materials used, and all work completed, shall meet requirements as specified in the FDOT Standard Specifications and FDOT Standard Index (latest editions) with exceptions and/or additions as specified in the Bid Documents.

3. Prepare Bid on the Bid Forms provided in Appendix A of the Bid Manual with all blanks filled in typed, printed or otherwise written in ink.

4. Bids shall include the legal name and address of the Bidder and indicate if the Bidder is a sole proprietor, a partnership, a corporation, or some other legal entity.

5. The Total Bid Amount shall be specified as a numeral (using numeric characters) and as a number (using alphabetic characters or words) on the Bid.

6. Unit Costs and Item Costs shall be specified numerically. For any discrepancies, numeric Unit Costs shall govern for items paid for on a unit-cost basis, and numeric Item Costs shall govern for items paid for on a lump-sum basis.

7. Appendix C of the Bid Manual provides the Engineer’s Estimate of Material Quantities for the Bidder’s reference. However, neither the County nor the Engineer guarantees the accuracy of the provided estimates.

8. All quantities for materials indicated on the Bid Tabulation Form are considered approximate and may be adjusted in the field by the County Representative.

9. No provisions will be made to adjust Unit Prices.

I. BID SUBMITTAL

1. Submit one (1) original and three (3) copies of all documents listed on the Bid

Checklist provided in Appendix A of this Bid Manual. Documents shall be submitted as specified in Section A of this Bid Manual.

2. Submit Bid at the location specified in Section A of this Bid Manual on or before the Bid Date (day and time) where the Bid package will be stamped received.

Bids received after the Bid Date (time and date) will be returned unopened to the company name and return address on the Bid Envelope.

J. BID SECURITY

1. Each Bid shall be accompanied by certified or cashier’s check drawn on any

State or National Bank in Florida, or an acceptable Bidders Bond, payable unconditionally to the County, in an amount of five percent (5%) of the Bid amount.

2. Failure of the successful Bidder to enter into a Contract, in accordance with his Bid, or failure to furnish the required bonds, will be just cause for an annulment of the award with the amount of the bid security being forfeited to the County as liquidated damages, not as a penalty.

3. Should a Bid Bond be used, acceptable Surety companies shall be determined from the latest United States Treasury Department’s list of companies holding certificates of authority as acceptable Sureties on Federal Bonds.

4. The County may retain the Bid Security of those Bidders, to whom an award may be considered, until successful execution of a Contract; until all Bids have been rejected; or until no more than ninety (90) days following the Bid Date.

K. MODIFICATION AND WITHDRAWAL OF BID

1. Prior to the time of bid opening, a Bidder may withdraw their Bid at any time, but, may not resubmit it. Bids may not be modified after submittal.

2. After the bid opening, no Bid may be withdrawn, canceled or modified for a period of ninety (90) days after the Bid Date.

L. OPENING OF BIDS

1. Bids submitted by the Bid Date will be opened publicly and read aloud at the time and place stated in Section A of this Bid Manual.

2. The County reserves the right to postpone the date and time announced for opening of bids. Such postponement may be made at any time prior to the time announced for the opening of bids. The County will give written notice of any such postponement to each party to whom Bid Documents have been issued, followed by issuance of an addendum confirming the changing of the announced date and time for opening of bids.

M. CONTRACT AWARD AND EXECUTION

1. Until final award of a Contract, the County reserves the right to reject any and all

Bids, with or without cause; to waive any informality or irregularity; or, to accept the Bid which is in the best interest of the County.

2. It is the intent of the County to award a Contract to the lowest responsible Bidder whose Bid is in conformance with the Bid Documents and does not exceed the funds available.

3. Baker County reserves right to add or delete work items so that the project would not exceed available funding. The responsible low bidder has the right, without forfeiting their Bid Security, to not accept the award if there is a need for additions or subtractions to the Base Bid.

4. Upon acceptance of a Bid, and award of a Contract, the successful Bidder shall deliver the executed Contract, along with required bonds and any other items requested, to the County within ten (10) days. Failure to do so will be deemed as a breach of agreement by the Bidder and result in forfeiture of the Bid Security as described in this Bid Manual.

5. Failure on the part of successful Bidder to execute the Contract as required, or to perform under the Purchase Order, will be cause for annulment of the award, and, in the event of annulment of the award, the Bidder shall forfeit the Bid Bond.

The award may thereafter be made to the next lowest acceptable Bidder, or, the work may be re-advertised as the County may elect.

6. Example Contract and Contract Bond Form are provided in Appendix D of this Bid Manual. Note that these are example documents subject to change.

7. The successful Contractor shall comply with Chapter 2010-147, Section 50, Laws of Florida, providing for preference to residents of the State of Florida.

8. Contract Documents shall include:

(1) Bid Documents

(2) Contract (executed).

(3) Construction Bond Form and Bond Security.

(4) Schedule of Values

(5) Addendum(s) to the work specified in the Bid Documents

(6) Change Orders submitted by Contractor and approved by County

N. PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

1. Before starting any construction work on this Project, a conference will be held at the Project Site or in the County’s office (to be determined) for the purpose of verifying general procedures, reviewing construction schedules, and discussing maintenance of traffic plans, project contacts, pay draw requests and other items of importance.

2. Present at the conference shall be the County Representative, a responsible representative of the Contractor, Job Superintendent, major Subcontractors, and representatives of private utilities, as may be applicable, and the Engineer.

O. SUPERVISION

1. All work performed under the Contract will be directed by the County

Representative.

P. CONTRACT TIME

1. The Contract Time for this Project shall be as specified in the Bid with the Contract

Time beginning 15 calendar days after the Contract is awarded to the successful Bidder by written Notice to Proceed by the County.

Q. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

1. The County will incur financial loss if the Work is not substantially complete by the date set forth in the Bid. The Contractor shall be liable for liquidated damages as specified herein.

(1) The Contractor will be charged $1,000.00 per day liquidated damages for each day over the specified Contract Time unless good and sufficient justification can be shown for exceeding the contract time.

2. The County will have the sole authority to waive enforcement of liquidated damages.

R. CONSTRUCTION METHODS AND PROVISIONS

1. All materials used and all work completed shall meet all requirements specified in the latest editions FDOT Standard Index and FDOT Standard Specifications.

2. The Contractor shall implement maintenance of traffic provisions in conformance with guidelines specified in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD) (latest edition) and the FDOT Standard Index. The Contractor shall post all needed warning signs for construction and shall furnish the necessary flagmen and other traffic safety devices as may be required.

3. All testing shall be provided by the Contractor in accordance with FDOT Standard Specifications.

4. The Contractor shall be responsible for locating and protecting any existing utilities or private improvements. When necessary, the Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating any and all necessary adjustments found to be necessary due to field conditions.

S. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION AND PROJECT CLOSEOUT

1. Contractor shall submit a Schedule of Values for review and approval by the

County prior to beginning construction. The County will approve a Schedule of Values that it determines is balanced and consistent with the Bid.

2. Payments to Contractor shall be based upon work completed and materials stored and shall be consistent with Bid Amounts and the submitted Schedule of Values.

3. Quantities of materials indicated on the Bid Forms are approximate only and may be adjusted by the County based on field conditions or other information.

4. The County shall require 10% retainage for all Pay Draw Requests, which shall be paid in full to Contractor upon the County's acceptance of the completed Work.

Pay Draw Requests shall be submitted to the County.

5. Contractor shall submit to the County digital shop drawings and construction material cut sheets for review and approval by the County prior to the Contractor purchasing or having delivered to the site such materials.

6. County acceptance of the Project shall follow a final inspection with the Contractor and the County Representative with official acceptance indicated only by written correspondence from the County.

7. The County may enter into separate contracts with the Contractor awarded this Bid at any time within the first 12 months following construction commencement, with said separate contract(s) based on the same Bid Item Unit Prices specified in the Bid, provided that both parties agree.

T. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Measurement of and payment for bid items shall be in accordance with FDOT Specifications unless otherwise noted in the Bid Documents, or, as noted in this section of the Bid Manual.

Bid

Item

FDOT

Pay Item

Measurement and Payment for Baker County Project

1 101 Mobilization Measurement: Percent of Contract Time elapsed.

Payment: Incremental payments, not totaling more than the lump sum bid amount, shall be made based on the percent of Contract Time elapsed.

2 102 Maintenance of Traffic

3 104 Erosion and Sediment Control:

4 110 Demolition Measurement: No measurement. Work to be completed in full.

Payment: Payment for the lump sum bid amount shall be made for work completed in full.

5a 120 Earthwork - Regular Excavation sum bid amount, shall be made based on the percent of work completed and approved by County.

5b 120 Earthwork – Removal and Replacement of Unsuitable Soils Measurement: Cubic yards of excavated and replaced materials.

In-place measure. Unsuitable materials to be stockpiled separately from suitable surplus soils in the surplus dirt stockpile area.

Payment: Number of cubic yards of removed unsuitable materials times the bid item unit cost.

5c 120 Earthwork - Embankment Construction

5d 120 Earthwork – Export to Surplus Dirt Stockpile

5e 160 Earthwork - Type B Stabilization Measurement: Square yards completed and accepted per FDOT

Specification 160-5.

Payment: Per FDOT Specification 160-6.

6 285 Base Material Measurement: Square yards furnished, completed and accepted per FDOT Specification 285-8.

Payment: Per FDOT Specification 285-9, with the exception that no pay adjustment will be made for superpave asphalt base course.

7 327 Milling of Existing Asphalt Pavement Measurement: Square yards completed and accepted per FDOT

Specification 327-5.

Payment: Per FDOT Specification 327-6.

8 334 Asphaltic Pavement Measurement: Weight of the mixture in tons furnished, installed, completed and accepted per FDOT Specifications 334-7.

Payment: Per FDOT Specification 334-8.

9 425 Storm - Inlets, Manholes and Junction Boxes Measurement: Number of each type of inlet, manhole and junction box furnished, installed, completed and accepted per FDOT Specifications 425-8.

Payment: Per FDOT Specification 425-9.

10 430 Storm – Pipe Culverts Measurement: The length of pipe, by type and dimension, furnished, installed completed and accepted per FDOT Specifications 430-11.

Payment: Per FDOT Specification 430-12.

11 430 Storm – End Treatments Measurement: The number of end treatments furnished, installed, completed and accepted per FDOT Specifications 430-11.

Payment: Per FDOT Specification 430-12.

12 400 Concrete Pavement Measurement: Cubic yards of furnished, installed in place, completed and accepted per FDOT Specification 400-22.

Payment: Per FDOT Specification 400-23 except that there shall be no separate payment for reinforcing steel.

13 524 Rubble (Ditch Lining) Measurement: Weight of dry rock rubble in tons, per certificates of weight provided by rock rubble supplier, furnished, installed, completed and accepted per FDOT Specifications 530-4.

Payment: Per FDOT Specification 530-5. Note that there is no separate payment for geotextile fabric or concrete anchors.

14a 536 Fencing Measurement: The length in feet of fencing furnished, installed, completed and accepted per FDOT Specifications 550-5.

Payment: Per FDOT Specification 550-6.

14b 536 Gates Measurement: The number of gates, by type and length, furnished, installed and accepted.

Payment: The number of gates, by type and length, times the bid item unit cost.

15 570 Performance Turf Measurement: Square yards for each turf type (sod and seed) furnished, installed, established and accepted per FDOT Specification, Section 570-8.

Payment: Per FDOT Specification 570-9.

16a 700 Traffic Signage Measurement: The number of single post signs furnished, installed, completed and accepted per FDOT Specification 700-2.3.

Payment: Per FDOT Specification 700-2.4.

16b 705 Object Markers Measurement: The number of object markers furnished, installed, completed and accepted per FDOT Specification 705-4.

Payment: Per FDOT Specification 705-5.

16c 705 Conservation Easement Signs Measurement: The number of signs furnished, installed, completed and accepted.

Payment: The number of signs accepted times the bid item unit costs. Payment shall include costs for surveyor to locate and mark wetland buffer lines.

17 710 & 711 Traffic Markings Measurement: Length of markings installed, completed and accepted per FDOT Specifications 710-10 and 711-10.

Payment: Per FDOT Specifications 710-11 and 711-11.

18 1050 Water Distribution System - Pipe furnished, installed, tested and accepted.

Payment: Linear feet of pipe installed, by type and dimension, times the bid item unit cost. Payment includes costs for locating wire, restraining devices, testing and as-built drawings.

19 1050 Water Distribution System – Fittings and Appurtenances Measurement: The quantity of fittings and appurtenances, by type and dimension, furnished, installed tested and accepted.

Payment: Number of fittings and appurtenances, by type and dimension, times the bid item unit costs.

20 1050 Sanitary Sewer System - Pipe furnished, installed tested and accepted.

Payment: Linear feet of pipe installed by type and dimension times the bid unit cost. Payment includes costs for locating wire, restraining devices, testing and as-built drawings.

21 1050 Sanitary Sewer System – Fittings and Appurtenances Measurement: The quantity of fittings and appurtenances by type and dimensions furnished, installed tested and accepted.

Payment: Number of fittings and appurtenances, by type and dimension, times the bid item unit costs.

20 Construction Bond Measurement: No measurement. Bonds to include both

Performance and Payment Bonds.

Payment: Payment shall not exceed 3% of the contracted bond amounts.

APPENDIX A

Baker County Project No. 2026-10

BID FORMS

ENTER INFORMATION IN THE FOLLOWING FIELDS:

Project:

Bidder: Company:

First Name:

Last Name:

Title:

Address:

Address:

City:

State: Zip:

Area Code: Telephone:

Email:

BID CHECKLIST

Baker County Project No. 2026-10

Submitted By:

Bidder/Entity:

The Bidder is to provide one (1) original and three (3) copies of the following documents to satisfy bid submittal requirements. Include this Checklist in the submittal.

Document

Form

Provided in Bid Manual

Check Below for Items Included

Bid (Bid Form & Bid Tabulations) Yes

Subcontractor Listing Yes

Reference Projects Yes

Sworn Statement on Public Entity Crimes Yes

E-Verify Form Yes

Conflict of Interest Statement Yes

Drug Free Workplace Certificate Yes

Non-Collusion Affidavit Yes

Bid Bond Yes

Bid Surety By Bidder

Copies of Business & Professional Licenses By Bidder

Proof of Insurance By Bidder

Any other documents in accordance with specifications By Bidder

Bid Checklist (Page 1 of 1)

BID FORM

Baker County Project No. 2026-10

Submitted By:

Bidder/Entity:

Principal

Bidder:

Company

Address:

Bid Submittal Date:

Base Bid

Total Base Bid Amount (Numeric):

Total Base Bid Amount in

(Words):

TO BAKER COUNTY:

We, the undersigned, hereby declare that:

1. no person or persons, firm or corporation, other than the undersigned, are interested, in this Bid, as Principals;

2. this Bid is made without collusion with any other person, firm, or corporation;

3. we have carefully, and to our full satisfaction, examined the General Provisions and Contract and Bond, together with Bid Plans, Specifications and Notes;

Bid Form (Page 1 of 6)

Submitted By:

Bidder/Entity:

We, the undersigned, hereby declare that:

4. we have made a full examination of the location of the proposed work and the sources of supply of materials and fully understanding that actual construction quantities may vary; and

5. we will fully complete all necessary work in accordance with the Bid Plans and Specifications provided in the Bid Documents, within the time limits specified in this Bid, for the unit prices and total amounts specified on our submitted Bid.

Contract Time

All construction work shall be completed within ___________ calendar days; with the Contract Time beginning 15 calendar days after the Contract is awarded to the successful Bidder by written notification from the County.

Reference Projects

Two reference projects are provided with project name and contact information.

List of Subcontractors

A list of qualified subcontractors is provided on the Bid List of Subcontractors form.

Bid Tabulation Form(s)

We have completed the Bid Tabulation Form(s) that begins on the following page and agree that:

1) the Bid Items collectively cover all work contemplated by the Bid Plans; and

2) measurement and payment specifications are clear, unambiguous, balanced and appropriate for this Project.

Bid Form (Page 2 of 6)

Bidder: Date: Date

Bid Pay Item Sub-Item Total Item Item Group Item Description Qty. Units Unit Cost Cost Item Cost

1 101 Mobilization 1 LS -$ -$ -$

2 102 Maintenance of Traffic 1 LS -$ -$ -$

3 104 Erosion and Sediment Control 1 LS -$ -$ -$

4 110 Demolition -$

Clearing and Grubbing 10.48 AC -$ -$

Remove Existing 4-Strand Fence 2,640 LF -$ -$

Sawcuts 115 LF -$ -$

5 120 & 160 Earthwork -$

Excavation - Regular 26,497 CY -$ -$

Embankment/Fill 6,404 CY -$ -$

Export to County Stockpile 20,339 CY -$ -$

Removal and Replacement of Unsuitables - CY -$ -$

Type B Stabilization 9,034 SY -$ -$

6 285 Base Material -$

New Lanes (OBG6) 8,863 SY -$ -$

Base Extension (OBG6) 172 SY -$ -$

7 327 Milling Existing Asphalt -$

1" Milling Depth 50 SY -$ -$

8 334 Asphaltic Pavement -$

Asphaltic Pavement 1.5" (SP12.5 PG76-22) 734 TON -$ -$

9 425 Storm - Inlets, Manholes and Junction Boxes -$

DBI, Type B, <10' 2 EA -$ -$

DBI, Type C, <10' 3 EA -$ -$

DBI, Type B, J-BOT, <10' 2 EA -$ -$

DBI, Type C, J-BOT, <10' 7 EA -$ -$

DBI, Type D, <10' 1 EA -$ -$

Manhole, P-8, <10' 1 EA -$ -$

10 430 Storm - Pipe Culverts -$

15" Round 45 LF -$ -$

18" Round 96 LF -$ -$

24" Round 488 LF -$ -$

36" Round 539 LF -$ -$

42" Round 66 LF -$ -$

54" Round 68 LF -$ -$

60" Round 658 LF -$ -$

72" Round 80 LF -$ -$

Company Name

Bid Tabulation Form

Item Item Group Item Description Qty. Units Unit Cost Cost Item Cost

Company Name

Bid Tabulation Form Enterprise East Infrastructure Improvements

Baker County Project No. 2026-10

11 430 Storm - End Treatments -$

U-Endwall w/o Baffles (430-011) 1:4 SLOPE 15" 2 EA -$ -$

U-Endwall w/ Baffles (430-011) 1:4 SLOPE 24" 1 EA -$ -$

12 524 Concrete Pavement -$

Concrete Pvmt, Reinforced, 6" 72 SY -$ -$

13 530 Rip Rap - Rubble -$

Rubble (Ditch Lining) 217 TON -$ -$

Geotextile - Woven (Mirafi FW300 or Equal) 222 SY -$ -$

14 550 Fencing -$

4-Strand Barbed-Wire 4,900 LF -$ -$

Single Swing Gate (<= 12 LF) 10 EA -$ -$

15 570 Performance Turf -$

Performance Turf (Seed)- BAHIA "ARGENTINE" 34,134 SY -$ -$

Performance Turf (Sod) - BAHIA "ARGENTINE" 4,619 SY -$ -$

16 700 Traffic Signage -$

F&I Single Post Sign < 12SF 10 EA -$ -$

F&I Single Sign Panel < 12SF 3 EA -$ -$

Conservation Easement Sign 32 EA -$ -$

17 710 & 711 Traffic Markings -$

White Solid 6" Paint 8,604 LF -$ -$

White Solid 24" Paint 146 LF -$ -$

Yellow 6" Solid Paint 21,268 LF -$ -$

Yellow 18" Solid Paint 854 LF -$ -$

18 1050 Water Distribution System - Pipe -$

6" PVC 31 LF -$ -$

8" PVC 130 LF -$ -$

12" PVC 1,535 LF -$ -$

Locating Wire 1,696 LF -$ -$

19 1050 Water Distribution System - Fittings /Appurt's -$

DIMJ Bend - 6" 4 EA -$ -$

Gate Valve - 6" 3 EA -$ -$

Restraining Fittings - 6" 15 EA -$ -$

DIMJ Tee - 8" 1 EA -$ -$

DIMJ Bend - 8" 8 EA -$ -$

Reducer - 8" 1 EA -$ -$

Plug End - 8" 1 EA -$ -$

Gate Valve - 8" 2 EA -$ -$

Item Item Group Item Description Qty. Units Unit Cost Cost Item Cost

Company Name

Bid Tabulation Form Enterprise East Infrastructure Improvements

Baker County Project No. 2026-10

Restraining Fittings - 8" 31 EA -$ -$

Tapping Saddle - 12" 1 EA -$ -$

DIMJ Tee - 12" 6 EA -$ -$

DIMJ Bend - 12" 13 EA -$ -$

Plug End - 12" 2 EA -$ -$

Gate Valve - 12" 8 EA -$ -$

Restraining Fittings - 12" 28 EA -$ -$

Sampling/Flushing Port 3 EA -$ -$

Fire Hydrant 4 EA -$ -$

20 1050 Sanitary Sewer Transmission System - Pipe -$

4" PVC 291 LF -$ -$

6" PVC 1,089 LF -$ -$

Locating Wire 1,380 LF -$ -$

21 1050 Sanitary Sewer Transmission System - Fittings -$

DIMJ Bend - 4" 1 EA -$ -$

Plug - 4" 2 EA -$ -$

Gate Valve - 4" 4 EA -$ -$

Tapping Saddle/Sleeve - 6" 1 EA -$ -$

DIMJ Tee - 6" 2 EA -$ -$

DIMJ Bend - 6" 5 EA -$ -$

Plug - 6" 1 EA -$ -$

Gate Valve - 6" 7 EA -$ -$

Air Release Valve 1 EA -$ -$

Restraining Fittings 55 EA -$ -$

23 000 Construction Bond 1 LS -$ -$ -$

Bid Amount = -$

Baker County Project No. 2026-10

The undersigned agrees to perform all necessary work, as provided for in the General Provisions, to execute the Contract, to furnish proof of Bond before beginning work, and to fully complete all necessary work within _________ calendar days. It is understood and agreed that the Contract Time shall begin _15_ calendar days after the contract is awarded. The undersigned further agrees to furnish a sufficient and satisfactory Contract Bond in the sum not less than 100 percent of the Contract Amount.

The undersigned further agree(s) to bear the full cost of maintaining all work until final acceptance by the County, as provided in the General Provisions.

I, (We), the undersigned, hereby certify that I (we) have carefully examined the Bid Documents and have verified each item placed thereon; and I (we) agree to indemnify, defend and save harmless, the County against any cost, damage, or expense which it may incur due to any error in the preparation this Bid.

Bidder/Entity: Type:

Principal Bidder: (signature) (written) date

Witness 1: (signature)

Witness 2: (signature)

1. If corporation, affix corporate seal where provided. Corporate Seal of Bidder

2. If corporation, Principal Bidder shall be President or Vice President.

Attested By shall be other Corporate Officer.

3. If Partnership, Bidder shall be Managing Partner. Attested By shall be Co-Partner or General Partner.

4. If Partnership, provide a list of names and addresses of all partners.

5. If Joint Venture, provide a list of names and addresses of all Joint

Venture companies, names and addresses.

6. If Individual/Sole Proprietor, Bidder shall be individual/ owner.

Bid Form (Page 6 of 6)

LIST OF SUBCONTRACTORS

Construction Discipline Subcontractor Company Subcontractor Address

Attach Additional Pages for Subcontractors if Necessary

List of Subcontractors (Page ______ of _____ )

REFERENCE PROJECTS

PROJECT NO. 1

Name:

Contract With:

Scope of Work:

PROJECT NO. 2

Name:

Contract With:

Scope of Work:

Reference Projects (Page ___1___ of __1___ )

SWORN STATEMENT ON PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES

SECTION 287.133(3)(a), FLORIDA STATUTES, TO BE RETURNED WITH BID

THIS MUST BE SIGNED IN THE PRESENCE OF A NOTARY PUBLIC OR OTHER OFFICER

AUTHORIZED TO ADMINISTER OATHS

1. This sworn statement is submitted with Bid or Contract for

2. This sworn statement is submitted by______________________________________ (Bidder/Entity submitting this sworn statement), whose business address is _________________________________________________________________ and whose Federal Employee Identification Number (FEIN) is _____________________________. (If the Entity has no FEIN, include the Social Security Number of the individual signing this sworn statement).

3. My name is __________________________________________________ (print name), and my relationship to the Entity named above is _________________________________.

4. I understand that a “public entity crime” as defined in Paragraph 287.133(1)(g), Florida Statutes, means a violation of any state or federal law by a person with respect to and directly related to the transaction of business with any public entity or with an agency or political subdivision of any other state or with the United States, including, but not limited to, any bid or contract for goods or services, any leases for real property, or any contract for the construction or repair of a public building or public work, to be provided to any public entity or an agency or political subdivision of any other state or of the United States and involving antitrust, fraud, theft, bribery, collusion, racketeering, conspiracy, or material misrepresentation.

5. I understand that “convicted” or “conviction” as defined in paragraph 287.133(1)(b), Florida Statutes, means a finding of guilt or a conviction or a public entity crime, with or without an adjudication of guilt, in any federal or state trial court of record relating to charges brought by indictment or information after July 1, 1989, as a result of a jury verdict, non-jury trial, or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.

6. I understand that an “affiliate” as defined in paragraph 287.133(1)(a), Florida Statutes, means:

Sworn Statement on Public Entity Crimes (page 1 of 3)

Enterprise East Infrastructure Improvements

a) A predecessor or successor of a person convicted of a public entity crime; or

b) An entity under the control of any natural person who is active in the management of the entity and who has been convicted of a public entity crime. The term “affiliate” includes those officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, and agents who are active in the management of an affiliate. The ownership by one person of shares constituting a controlling interest in another person, or a pooling of equipment or income among persons when not to fair market value under an arm’s length agreement, shall be prima facie case that one person controls another person. A person who knowingly enters into a joint venture with a person who has been convicted of a public entity crime in Florida during the preceding thirty-six (36) months shall be considered an affiliate.

7. I understand that a “person” as defined in Paragraph 287.133(1)(e), Florida Statutes, means any natural person or entity organized under the laws of any state or of the United States with the legal power to enter into binding contract and which bids or applies to bid on contracts let by a public entity, or which otherwise transacts or applies to transact business with a public entity. The term “person” includes those officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, and agents who are active in management of an entity.

8. Based on information and belief, the statement, which I have marked below, is true in relation to the Entity submitting this sworn statement. (Please indicate which statement applies.)

_____ Neither the Entity submitting this sworn statement, nor any of its officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, or agents who are active in management of the Entity, nor any affiliate of the Entity have been charged with and convicted of a public entity crime subsequent to July 1, 1989.

_____ The Entity submitting this sworn statement, or one of more of the officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, or agents who are active in management of the Entity, or an affiliate of the Entity has been charged with and convicted of a public entity crime subsequent to July 1, 1989, and (Please indicate which additional statement applies.)

Sworn Statement on Public Entity Crimes (page 2 of 3)

Enterprise East Infrastructure Improvements Baker County Project No. 2026-10

_____ There has been a proceeding concerning the conviction before a hearing officer of the State of Florida, Division of Administrative Hearings. The final order entered by the Hearing Officer did not place the person or affiliate on the convicted bidder list.

(Please attach a copy of the final order.)

_____ The person or affiliate was placed on the convicted bidder list. There has been a subsequent proceeding before a hearing officer of the State of Florida, Division of Administrative Hearings. The final order entered by the hearing officer determined that it was in the public interest to remove the person or affiliate from the convicted bidder list. (Please attach a copy of the final order.)

_____ The person or affiliate has not been placed on the convicted bidder list. (Please describe any action taken by or pending with the Department of General Services.)

Signature

Written Name

Date

STATE OF FLORIDA

COUNTY OF ______________________

Sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before me this _______ day of

_________________________, 20__________.

(Notary Seal)

Personally Known Or produced identification .

Type of Identification Produced:__________________________

Sworn Statement on Public Entity Crimes (page 3 of 3)

E-VERIFY FORM

The Company acknowledges an agrees to utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-verify system in accordance with the terms governing use of the system for the purpose of confirming the employment eligibility of all employees, subcontractors or persons utilized by the Company while undertaking work within Baker County.

Company Representative:

Signature

Written Name

Title

Date

E-Verify Form (page 1 of 1)

CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT

I __________________________________________________ hereby depose and state that:

(Affiant’s written name)

I am the ____________________________ of ___________________________________________, (title) (Entity) with a local office in________________________________________________________________, County & State and a principal office __________________________________________;

County & State and further depose and state that:

1. The above named Entity is submitting a Bid for the Baker County Board of County Commissioners for Baker County Project Number 2026-10.

2. I have made diligent inquiry and provide the information contained in this

Affidavit based upon my own knowledge.

3. Only one submittal for the above proposal is being submitted and that the above named Entity has no financial interest in other entities submitting proposals for the same project.

4. Neither I, nor the above named Entity, has directly or indirectly entered into any agreement, participated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action in restraints of free competitive pricing in connection with the Entity’s submittal for the above-referenced Baker County project. This statement restricts the discussion of pricing data until the completion of negotiations and execution of the Contract for this Project.

5. Neither the Entity not its affiliates, nor anyone associated with them, is presently suspended or otherwise ineligible from participation in contract letting by any local, State, or Federal Agency.

6. Neither the Entity nor its affiliates, nor anyone associated with them have any potential conflict of interest due to any other clients, contracts, or property interests for this Project.

Conflict of Interest Statement (page 1 of 2)

CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT

7. I certify that no member of the Entity’s ownership or management is presently applying for an employee position or actively seeking an elected position with the Baker County Board of County Commissioners.

8. I certify that no member of the Entity’s ownership, management or staff has a vested interest in any aspect of the Baker County Board of County Commissioners.

9. In the event that a conflict of interest is identified in the provision of services, I, on behalf of the above named Entity, will immediately notify the Baker County Board of County Commissioners.

DATED: this __day of________________________ 20 .

Affiant’s Signature

Affiant’s Written Name and Title

COUNTY OF ______________________

Conflict of Interest Statement (page 2 of 2)

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE CERTIFICATE

I, the undersigned, in accordance with Florida Statute 287.087, hereby certify that, (print or type name of company) publishes a written statement notifying that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the workplace named above, and that specifies actions that will be taken against violations of such prohibitions.

Further, that the published written statement includes the following.

1. Informs employees about the dangers of drug abuse in the work place; the firm’s policy of maintaining a drug-free working environment; available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and the penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug use violations.

2. Gives each employee engaged in providing commodities or contractual services that are under bid or proposal, a copy of the statement specified above.

3. Notifies the employees that as a condition of working on the commodities or contractual services that are under bid or proposal, the employee will abide by the terms of the statement and will notify the employer of any conviction of, plea of guilty or nolo contender to, any violation of Chapter 1893, of any controlled substance law of the State of Florida or the United States, for a violation occurring in the work place, no later than five (5) days after such conviction, and requires employees to sign copies of such written (*) statement to acknowledge their receipt.

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 who is so convicted.

5. Makes a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free work place through the implementation of the drug-free workplace program.

Drug-Free Workplace Certificate (page 1 of 2)

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE CERTIFICATE

“As a person authorized to sign this statement, I certify that the above named business, firm or corporation complies fully with the requirements set forth herein”

DATED: this _____________ day of ____________________________ 20_______.

Print or Type Company Name

Drug-Free Workplace Certificate (page 2 of 2)

NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT

I __________________________________________________ hereby depose and state that:

(Affiant’s written name)

I am the ____________________________ of ___________________________________________, (title) (Entity) with a local office in________________________________________________________________, County & State and a principal office __________________________________________;

County & State and further depose and state that:

1. The Entity listed above has submitted the attached Bid.

2. I and the Entity are fully informed respecting the preparation and contents of the attached Bid and of all pertinent circumstances respecting such Bid;

3. The submitted Bid is genuine and is not a collusive or a sham Bid;

4. Neither I, nor any of the Entity’s officers, partners, owners, agents, representatives, employees, or parties in interest, has in any way colluded, connived, or agreed, directly or indirectly, with any other Bidder, firm or person to submit a collusive or sham Bid in connection with such Contract, or has in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement or collusion or communication or conference with any other Bidder, firm, or person to fix the price or prices in the attached Bid or any other Bidder, or to fix any overhead, profit or cost element of the bid price or the bid price of any other Bidder, or to secure through any collusion, connivance, or unlawful agreement any advantage against the Baker County Board of County Commissioners, Florida or any person interested in the proposed Contract; and

5. The price or prices quoted in the attached Bid are fair and proper and are not tainted by any collusion, conspiracy, connivance, or unlawful agreement on the part of the Bidder or any of its agents, representatives, owners, employees, or parties in interest, including this affiant.

Non-Collusion Affidavit (page 1 of 2)

NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT

Print or Type Company Name

Non-Collusion Affidavit (page 2 of 2)

BID BOND

Baker County Project No. 2026-10

A Bid Surety in the amount specified below shall be attached to this Bid Bond form as part of the Bid submittal

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That we, __________________________________, as

Bidder, and __________________________________________________ as Surety, are held firmly bound unto the Board of County Commissioners, Baker County, Florida (hereinafter called the Board) in full and just sum of FIVE PERCENT (5%) of the actual Bid Amount of ______________________________________________dollars, in lawful money of the United States of America to be paid to the Board, to which payment well and truly to be made we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally and firmly by these presents:

WHEREAS, the said Principal is herewith submitting a Bid to the Board for constructing or otherwise improving miscellaneous public works repair projects in Baker County, particularly known as Baker County Project Number 2026-10;

NOW, THEREFORE, the condition of this obligation is such that if the said Principal shall execute a Contract and give a Contract Bond for the faithful performance thereof within ten

(10) days after being…