BABA_Form.pdf

This is a Build America, Buy America (BABA) Certification Form required by the City of Fort Myers, Florida, for federally funded construction projects. The form mandates that all contractors use iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials produced in the United States in compliance with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of November 15, 2021. The certification applies to the Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Survey Program On-Call Contractors for Manhole Lining services, which involves supervision, manhole cleaning, sandblasting, repairs, and coating/lining installation across multiple locations. The solicitation was released on August 11, 2025, with questions due by August 28, 2025, and bid submissions required by September 11, 2025. A virtual pre-submittal meeting is scheduled, and a potential selection committee meeting is planned for October 8, 2025, with City Council approval targeted for October 20, 2025. The contract term is five years with the potential for multiple contractors to be selected for this on-call engagement.

By signing the BABA certification form, contractors certify they have read and understand the requirements and commit to identifying domestic sources of BABA-covered products, providing verification documentation for compliance, and submitting waiver documentation when necessary per federal guidelines. Contractors must be licensed in Florida and have been in business for at least three consecutive years. Evaluation criteria emphasize project approach (45 points) and firm experience and personnel qualifications (55 points), with additional consideration for Minority Business Enterprise policy compliance (13 points) and local vendor preference (5 points). The solicitation prioritizes opportunities for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) and Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), with the Florida Department of Transportation maintaining a 10.54% DBE goal. Contractors must submit a Bidders Opportunity List within three business days of bid submission and maintain an approved DBE Affirmative Action Plan with the FDOT Equal Opportunity Office. False certification statements may result in bid rejection or contract termination.