BABA_Form.pdf

This is a Build America, Buy America (BABA) Certification Form required by the City of Fort Myers for federally funded projects involving construction, alteration, maintenance, or repairs, as mandated by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of November 15, 2021. The form applies to the City's Surveying and Mapping Services Continuing Contract, a three-year agreement with potential two one-year renewals to provide as-needed professional services including field topographic and boundary surveys, aerial surveys, GIS surveys, GPS surveys, map creation, legal descriptions, easement documents, and public records research. The solicitation was released on October 2, 2025, with questions due by October 17, 2025, and submissions required by November 3, 2025, at 2:00 pm. A selection committee will evaluate submissions and recommend award to City Council, with a proposed approval date of December 1, 2025. Consultants must have been in business for at least three consecutive years and hold necessary Florida licenses.

The BABA certification requires contractors to use iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials produced in the United States, with compliance applicable to all portions of the project including subcontracted work. Respondents must certify their understanding of BABA provisions, identify domestic sources of BABA-covered products, provide verification documentation for compliance, and submit waiver documentation per federal guidelines when applicable. The contract will be awarded on a not-to-exceed basis with compensation calculated based on actual hours worked by professional personnel at predetermined hourly rates plus reimbursable expenses. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage including professional liability, environmental/pollution liability, and workers' compensation. The City reserves the right to award multiple contracts with no guaranteed minimum quantity of work and requires compliance with E-Verify requirements, non-discrimination policies, and specific federal and state regulations. False statements on the BABA certification may result in rejection or termination of any award or contract.