BABA_FORM.pdf

This is a Build America Buy America (BABA) Preference Certification form associated with a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Interlocal Agreement between the City of Plant City, Florida, and Hillsborough County for sidewalk improvements at 302 West Reynolds Street, Plant City, Florida 33563, with David Whigham serving as the Contracts Manager. The form functions as a quarterly reporting document for program accomplishments, national objective compliance, and percentage completion metrics. The related project solicitation (IFB 26-024EN-IFB) seeks a qualified contractor to perform comprehensive sidewalk and utility infrastructure improvements on the east side of North Woodrow Wilson Street extending from West Lowry Avenue to the CSX railroad. Work scope includes construction of approximately 2,833 square feet of new concrete sidewalk (5 feet wide), 259 square feet of new driveways, 511 linear feet of 18-inch storm drain piping, replacement of 143 linear feet of 12-inch ductile iron potable water main with associated appurtenances, flexible paving, grading, drainage improvements, signage installation, tree removal, sodding, and coordination of underground private utility relocations. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at City Commission Chambers; written questions must be submitted by Monday, April 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.; and sealed bids are due Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. via the City's OpenGov E-Procurement Portal. The contract requires substantial completion within 90 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, with work commencing within 14 calendar days thereafter, and all bids must remain valid for a minimum of 90 days from the submission deadline.

Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three years' documented experience in asphalt paving, drainage structures, concrete work, grading, and utility works, with evidence of three similar completed projects and associated project manager contact information. The project is funded through CDBG monies administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and is subject to prevailing wage requirements under the Davis-Bacon Act, with base wages ranging from $14.00 to $33.61 per hour plus fringe benefits of $0.00 to $11.60 per hour depending on labor classification, as well as Executive Order 13706 requirements mandating one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. Section 3 compliance requires that Section 3 workers represent 25 percent or more of total labor hours and Targeted Section 3 workers represent 5 percent or more of total labor hours. The project is subject to Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) domestic content procurement preferences for all construction materials unless HUD issues a specific waiver. Contractors must register with SAM.gov, provide a Federal Debarment Certification, execute an E-Verify Affidavit, and obtain required insurance including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability of $500,000 per occurrence/$1,000,000 aggregate, Commercial Automobile Liability of $500,000, Professional Liability of $1,000,000, and Railroad Protection Liability of $5,000,000 per occurrence/$10,000,000 aggregate due to proximity to CSX railroad operations. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; liquidated damages are assessed at varying daily rates ranging from $1,015 to $10,203 per day depending on contract amount for failure to achieve substantial completion within the specified timeframe.