Anchor_Specifications.PDF

This is a technical specification document for the Quickset Dual-Wedge Anchor (Part Number 23302), manufactured by Paragon Aquatics, which relates to the City of Doral's competitive bid solicitation for anchor installation at the Doral Central Park Aquatics Center. The anchor is a 6-inch post penetration device constructed of 14-gauge T304 stainless steel with a patented taper-lock base designed to prevent post movement. The specification includes a removable PVC plastic wedge assembly with stainless steel hardware that requires no tools for operation, a bonding/grounding screw for electrical compliance, and a protective cover for storage. The bid deadline is September 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., with a non-mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for August 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at 3005 NW 92nd Ave, Doral, Florida 33172. The scope requires installation of 21 starting block anchors and 2 backstroke flagpole anchors furnished by the City, including concrete coring, bonding to the existing equipotential bonding grid per National Electrical Code Article 680, deck restoration, and testing. The contract term extends until project completion, estimated at 180 calendar days after Notice to Proceed, with no renewal options.

Bidders must hold a current Florida Commercial Pool/Spa Contractor License or equivalent and demonstrate successful completion of a minimum of three similar commercial aquatics facility projects within the past five years. All work must comply with manufacturer specifications, the Florida Building Code, Florida Department of Health regulations, and industry best practices. The contractor must maintain commercial general liability insurance ($1 million each occurrence/$2 million aggregate), business automobile liability ($1 million combined single limit), and statutory Florida workers' compensation insurance, with the City listed as additional insured. The contractor must provide a one-year warranty on all workmanship from final acceptance and is responsible for obtaining all required permits and protecting existing pool infrastructure. The City reserves the right to award the contract to up to two vendors for each item group, and award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who bids on all items. Questions are due September 4, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., and public bid opening will be conducted via Microsoft Teams.