Bid_26-07._Pre_Bid_Sign-In_Sheet.pdf

This is a Pre-Bid Sign-In Sheet for the Francis Sports Complex Sewer Project issued by the Putnam County Board of County Commissioners in Florida. The project involves construction of wastewater infrastructure at the Francis Youth Sports Complex located at 8012 St Johns Avenue in Palatka, Florida, including a duplex grinder pump station with FDEP-compliant control panel, approximately 1,600 linear feet of 2-inch diameter sanitary forcemain piping, approximately 80 linear feet of 2-inch diameter directional drill forcemain installation, and approximately 1,713 linear feet of 4-inch diameter forcemain extension along St. Johns Avenue. The mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on March 12, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at 2509 Crill Avenue, Suite 200, Palatka, Florida. Sealed bids were due by 2:00 p.m. EST on April 1, 2026, with public bid opening scheduled at the same location. The intent to award was scheduled for April 6, 2026, with a protest period from April 6-9, 2026, and a tentative contract period from April 14, 2026, through July 14, 2026, requiring 60 calendar days to substantial completion and 90 calendar days to final completion.

Bidders were required to submit one original hard copy, one duplicate copy, and one USB drive containing all documentation in PDF format, along with a 5 percent bid bond and 100 percent payment and performance bonds from an approved corporate surety. Qualified contractors must have successfully completed at least two similar projects, maintained business operations for at least three years under the same company name, and possess proper licensing and certification. The prime contractor must perform a minimum of 40 percent of the work. All contractors must maintain workers' compensation insurance at statutory limits, automobile liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and comprehensive general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence. Evaluation will be conducted on a lowest and best proposal basis meeting or exceeding contract specifications. Payment will be made monthly upon completion and acceptance of work, subject to a 10 percent retainage, with liquidated damages assessed for failure to meet completion deadlines. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the documentation.