Collins_Street_Complete_Street_-_Phase_I_(Addendum_#6_Revision).pdf

RESPONSES MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO:

https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/plantcitygov

IFB Invitation for Bids

25-014EN-FC-IFB

Collins Street Complete Street - Phase I

Release Project Date August 18, 2025

Question Submission Deadline September 8, 2025, 2:00pm

Question Response Deadline October 29, 2025, 4:30pm

Proposal Submission Deadline November 13, 2025, 2:00pm

Bids must be submitted using the City's OpenGov E-

Procurement Portal

Collins Street Complete Street - Phase I

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City of Plant City

IFB Invitation for Bids

I. Bidder Instructions II. Scope of Work

III. Special Provisions IV. Bid Submission V. Vendor Questionnaire

Attachments:

A - [A] Project_Specifications-Index 10-29-25

B - [B] Scope_of_Work_7-2-25

C - [C] General Specifications_10-29-25

D - [D] General Requirements_7-2-25

E - [E] Watermain_Replacement_Technical_Specification_7-2-25

F - Traffic Cabinet - Special Requirements

G - [G] Project_Exhibits-Index_7-2-25

H - [H] 2025.02.10_Collins_Rdwy_Phase1_Signed_7-2-25

I - [I] 2025.02.10_Collins_SPM_Phase1_Signed_7-2-25

J - [J] 2025.02.10_Collins_Signals_S&S_7-2-25

K - [K] 2025.02.10_Collins_Lighting_Phase1_Signed_7-2-25

L - [L] 2025.02.11 - Collins Street_Landscape SS_7-2-25

M - [M] Plans_1.28.22_-_Collins_St_Watermain_7-2-25

N - Soil & Groundwater Management Plan

O - [O] 611 Collins Street Site Exhibit_7-2-25

P - CSX RR TROE Locations

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Q - ERP_Exemption

R - NOA - PWS General Permit

S - H4185018 Collins Street Core Report S&S

T - H4185018_Collins_St_Mast_Arms_S&S

U - UWS-TECO

V - UWS_Charter

W - UWS_Frontier

X - RW Use Permit Application Form

Y - Collins Street Complete Street Improvements - Phase 1 Draft Contract

Z - [Z] Approved Products List-July2024

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1. Bidder Instructions

1.1. Bid Submissions

Bids shall be received for 25-014EN-FC-IFB Collins Street Complete Street - Phase I through the

City's e-Procurement located at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/plantcitygov.

1.2. Valid Term

Bids shall be valid for no less than 90 days from the submittal deadline.

1.3. Rejection

The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids at any time and for any reason or no reason.

Bids submitted after the deadline shall be rejected. Bids submitted in an unsealed or incorrectly marked envelope or box shall be rejected. Fax, e-mail, or telephone bids shall be rejected. Bids that are incomplete, unbalanced, conditional, obscure, or which contain terms or additions not called for, alterations or irregularities of any kind, or which do not comply with the contract documents, if applicable, may be rejected at the sole discretion of the City.

1.4. Response Form

Bids shall be made only on the forms included in title Bid Submittals.

1.5. ITEMS THAT MUST BE INCLUDED WITH BID

See Vendor Questionnaire Section.

1.6. Insurance Requirements

At a minimum, the contractor shall acquire and maintain until completion of the work the insurance coverage listed below, which constitutes primary coverage. The contractor shall not commence the work until the City of Plant City (City) receives and approves Certificates of

Insurance documenting required coverage. Contractor’s General Liability and Automobile

Liability policies shall include Endorsement CG 20101185, or equivalent, naming the City as

Additional Insured. All required policies shall also include (1) endorsement that waives any right of subrogation against the City for any policy of insurance provided under this requirement or any state or federal Workers’ Compensation or employer’s liability act; (2) endorsement to give the City no less than thirty days’ notice in the event of cancellation or material change. Certificates of Insurance must be accompanied by copies of the requested endorsements.

The contractor understands and agrees that the stipulated limits of coverage listed herein in this insurance section shall not be construed as a limitation of any potential liability to the City, or others, and the City’s failure to request, receive or retain, evidence of this insurance coverage shall not be construed as a waiver of the contractor’s obligation to provide and maintain the insurance coverage specified.

A. Workers’ Compensation Insurance: Awardee shall procure and maintain during the life of this contract Workers’ Compensation Insurance (if applicable) for all of its employees to

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Compensation Insurance for all the Subcontractor’s employees to be engaged in such work unless such employees are covered by the protection afforded by Contractor’s

Workers’ Compensation Insurance. In case any class of employees engaged in hazardous work on the project under this contract is not protected under the Workers’

Compensation statute, Contractor shall provide and shall cause each Subcontractor to provide adequate insurance for the protection of such of its employees not otherwise protected. Contractor shall indemnify and hold the City of Plant City harmless for any claim made by the Subcontractor for Workers” compensation. Note: If Contractor claims to be exempt from Workers’ Compensation Insurance, then a Certificate of Exemption from the State shall be produced upon request.

B. Commercial General Liability : The contractor shall procure and shall maintain during the life of their contract Comprehensive Liability insurance in an amount satisfactory to the owner, but not less than $500,000.00 for injuries, including accidental death, to any one person, and subject to the same limit for each person, in an amount not less than

$1,000,000.00, on account of one accident, and Property Damage insurance in an amount not less than $5,000,000.00. This insurance shall be maintained with an insurance company or companies licensed to do business in the State of Florida. The

City and FDOT shall be named as additional insured on the policy, per SFGA Section 14e.

The City shall receive a copy of the Additional Insured Endorsement confirming that the

Contractor's coverage is Primary and not Contributory.

C. Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance: The contractor shall procure and shall maintain during the life of their Comprehensive Automobile Liability insurance for

$500,000.00. This insurance shall be maintained with an insurance company or companies licensed to do business in the State of Florida. The City shall be named as additional insured on the policy. The City shall receive a copy of the Additional Insured

Endorsement confirming that the Contractor's coverage is Primary and not Contributory.

D. Subcontractor’s Comprehensive Liability and Property Damage Insurance: The Awardee shall require each of its subcontractors to procure and maintain during the life of their contract Comprehensive Liability and Property Damage (if applicable) insurance coverage in amounts satisfactory to the contractor for its protection, with an insurance company or companies licensed to do business in the State of Florida.

E. Scope of Insurance and Special Hazards: The insurance required shall provide adequate protection for the contractor and its subcontractors, respectively, against damage claims which may arise from operations under their contract, whether such operations be by the insured or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by the insured, and also against

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F. Railroad Protective Liability Insurance: When the Contract includes the construction of a railroad grade crossing, railroad overpass or underpass structure, or any other work or operations within the limits of the railroad right-of-way, including any encroachments thereon from work or operations in the vicinity of the railroad right-of-way, you shall, in addition to the insurance coverage required by FDOT, procure and maintain Railroad

Protective Liability Coverage (ISO Form CG 00 35) where the railroad is the Named

Insured and where the limits are not less than $2,000,000 combined single limit for bodily injury and/or property damage per occurrence, and with an annual aggregate limit of not less than $6,000,000. The railroad shall also be added along with the

Department as an Additional Insured on the policy/ies procured pursuant to FDOT subsection 7-13.2. Prior to the execution of the Contract, and at all renewal periods which occur prior to final acceptance of the work, both the Department and the railroad shall be provided with an ACORD Certificate of Liability Insurance reflecting the coverage described herein. The insurance described herein shall be maintained through final acceptance of the work. Both the Department and the railroad shall be notified in writing within ten days of any cancellation, notice of cancellation, renewal, or proposed change to any policy or coverage described herein. The Department’s approval or failure to disapprove any policy/ies, coverage, or ACORD Certificates shall not relieve or excuse any obligation to procure and maintain the insurance required herein, nor serve as a waiver of any rights the Department may have.

The certificate of insurance shall include as a certificate holder:

City of Plant City

Attn: City Manager

302 West Reynolds Street

Plant City, FL 33563

1.7. Completeness

The City may reject bids that are incomplete, conditional, deficient in any way, or which contain unsolicited additions/alterations.

1.8. Review Documents

Bidders must review all specifications and contract documents related to this bid and project.

Failure to review all specifications, forms, contracts, addenda, or other documents shall not relieve a bidder from any obligations contained in this bid or their Contract with the City.

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1.9. Familiarity with Project Area

Before submitting a bid, bidders shall become fully acquainted with the project areas. Please see Scope of Work for more detail about the project. Submittal of a bid shall serve as bidder’s acknowledgment that they are fully familiar with the service area.

1.10. Fill-In Required Forms

Bidders must accurately fill in any bid forms included in this packet in Bid Submittals and submit through the City's e-Procurement portal at:

https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/plantcitygov.

Authorized signatures must be included on forms/documents. Incomplete or missing forms/documents may result in the rejection of the bid.

1.11. Certification

Submittal of a bid shall be deemed as certification that a bidder has fully considered all factors associated with this Invitation for Bids, including any addenda.

1.12. Project Owner

The City of Plant City, Florida owns this project. The City Manager or designee is the City’s authorized representative on this project.

1.13. Verification of Bidder's Capability

The City may, at its sole discretion, determine the bidder’s ability and capacity to perform the work specified in this bid based on, but not limited to, evaluation of the following:

A. Comparable prior project experience (particularly ones similar to this project size/scope).

B. Financial resources.

C. Prior bond history.

D. Licensure and certifications.

E. Equipment, machinery, and/or facilities.

F. Background & references.

Bidders deemed to be unqualified to perform the work may have their bid rejected.

1.14. Waiver of Irregularities

The City may waive informalities or irregularities that, in the City’s opinion, do not materially affect a bid.

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1.15. Notice of Award

Upon review of the bids and when a determination has been made as to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, the Procurement Manager will issue a Notice of Intent to Award to the selected bidder via the City's e-Procurement Portal.

Once the bidder has completed registration, they will receive "Notice" notifications to their email by clicking “Follow” on this project. Ultimately, it is the sole responsibility of each bidder to periodically check the site for any Notices at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/plantcitygov.

This notice shall be sent to the recommended bidder with copies to all bidders.

1.16. Award

City personnel will evaluate the bids. Determination of the lowest responsive and responsible bid will be made after a review of all bids submitted. Bid award shall be made to the vendor submitting the lowest responsive and responsible bid meeting specifications for the base bid.

The City may award a Contract based on bid responses received from bidders without further discussion of such bids with the selected bidder. Therefore, bids should be submitted based on the most favorable terms available.

Bids that are not greater than $50,000.00 may be awarded by the City Manager. The City

Commission makes the final decision regarding the award or rejection of bids that are greater than $50,000.00.

1.17. Term

The time for substantial completion on this project shall be 365 days from Notice to Proceed.

1.18. Protest Procedures

Any bidder or proposer who is allegedly aggrieved in connection with the issuance of the

Procurement Manager’s recommendation and intent to make a competitive award of a contract may protest to the City Manager per Sec. 2-152. Protest Procedure, of the City’s Code.

1.19. Revocation of Award

If the City discovers that the bidder has misrepresented anything in their bid or that the bidder

– in the City’s opinion – is no longer reasonably capable of performing the work as bid, then the

City may revoke the award at any time before issuing the formal Notice to Proceed. The

Procurement Manager will issue the revocation in writing.

1.20. Bid Interpretations

The City has the right to define and interpret bid terms, specifications, and conditions.

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1.21. Contract Execution & Bid Bond

The selected bidder must sign and return the contract, any required bonds or letter of credit, insurance certificates, and all other required documents within 14 calendar days after the City sends the documents to the selected bidder. Once the City receives the signed contract and all other required documents back from the selected bidder, then the City’s authorized representative will sign the contract.

Failure to sign and return the contract and all other required documents within 14 calendar days may result in the City calling the bid bond or cashing the cashier’s check submitted by the selected bidder with its proposal; barring the selected bidder from consideration on future projects; or both. The City may then select another bidder to perform the work or provide the goods/services specified in this bid.

1.22. Sworn Statement on Public Entity Crimes

A person or affiliate as defined in Section 287.133, Florida Statutes, who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity; may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work; may not submit bids, proposals, or replies on leases of real property to a public entity; may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity; and may not transact business with any public entity above $25,000 for 36 months following the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list.

Bidders must fill out and sign the form titled “SWORN STATEMENT UNDER SECTION

287.133(3)(A), FLORIDA STATUTES, ON PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES.” Failure to do so may disqualify the bid.

1.23. Other Forms & Documents

Bidders are responsible for reviewing and understanding all specifications, forms or other documents associated with the products described in this bid. Submittal of a bid shall serve as the bidder’s acknowledgment that it has reviewed and understood all such documents.

1.24. Notice to Proceed

Following contract signing by the City, a formal “Notice to Proceed” will be issued in writing to the contractor. The start date will be issued by the City’s Project Manager.

If the contractor begins work before receiving the Notice to Proceed or start date, then the City may stop work on the project, may require the work to be redone at the contractor’s expense and without additional compensation from the City, or both. The City also may revoke the project award and select another bidder to perform the work.

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1.25. Changes or Modifications

The City may at any time make changes within the general scope of the contract in any of the following areas:

A. Time of Performance (i.e., hours of the day, days of the week, etc.).

B. Location of performance of the services.

C. Quantities to be ordered.

The contractor shall not commence the performance of additional work or other changes not covered by this contract without an executed notice to proceed or purchase order issued by the

City. If the contractor performs additional work beyond the specific requirements of this contract without an executed change order, it shall be at the contractor’s own risk. The City assumes no responsibility for any additional costs for work not specifically authorized by an executed change order.

1.26. Conditions of Performance

Bidders are required to inform themselves fully of the conditions relating to the performance of the work required, including but not restricted to labor and operating conditions under which the work will be or is now being performed; and the successful bidder must apply, so far as possible, such methods and means in carrying out the work that will not cause any interruption or interference with any other work, construction or operation the Owner has underway.

1.27. Payment and Performance Bond

A Payment and Performance Bond is required for the amount of the contract. The contractor shall be responsible for recording the payment and performance bond before commencing the work, the contractor shall provide to the City Clerk a certified copy of the recorded bond. As required by 255.05, Florida Statutes, the City may not make any payments to the contractor until the City Clerk receives the certified copy of the recorded bond.

1.28. Insurance and Bonds

Insurance and bonds specified in this bid document and the contract shall conform to and shall be insured by companies meeting the criteria outlined below and within the contract document in Bid Submittals.

A. Insurance and bonds shall be countersigned by an agent licensed to do business in the

State of Florida.

B. A surety must be permitted to do business in the State of Florida and shall have been in business and have a record of successful, continuous operation for at least five years.

C. The surety shall have at least the following minimum rating as listed in Best's Financial

Rating: Financial Strength Rating of “A”.

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1.29. UNAUTHORIZED ALIEN(S)

The vendor agrees that unauthorized aliens shall not be employed nor utilized in the performance of the requirements of this solicitation. The City shall consider the employment or utilization of unauthorized aliens a violation of Section 274A(e) of the Immigration and

Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324a). Such violation shall be cause for unilateral termination of this Agreement by the City. As part of the response to this solicitation, the successful firm will complete and submit the attached form “AFFIDAVIT CERTIFICATION IMMIGRATION LAWS.”

Employers may avail themselves of a program by the U.S. Immigration and Customs

Enforcement called E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system operated by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). E-Verify is currently free to employers. E-Verify provides an automated link to federal databases to help employers determine the employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.

If your company wishes to avail itself of this program, you can register online for E-Verify at http://www.dhs.gov/how-do-i/verify-employment-eligibility-e-verify which provides instructions for completing the registration process. At the end of the registration process, you will be required to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that provides the terms of the agreement between you as the employer, the SSA, and DHS. An employee who has signatory authority for the employer can sign the MOU. Employers can use their discretion in identifying the best method by which to sign up their locations for E-Verify. To find out more about E-

Verify, please visit E-Verify | USCIS or contact USCIS at 1-888-464-4218.

1.30. Indemnification

Section 1-16, Plant City Code, prohibits the City from indemnifying other parties to an agreement. Therefore, the City cannot indemnify bidders.

1.31. All-Inclusive Cost

The bid shall include all expenses necessary to complete the delivery of products or provide the services described in this Invitation for Bids. The awarded vendor will not be responsible for covering the cost of application fees or permit fees, of applicable permits. The City will pay such authorized fees directly. If selected by the City, the bidder must pay applicable sales tax on any goods or services it purchases. The City is exempt from paying federal and state taxes, including sales tax. The City’s sales tax exemption is not assignable and cannot be applied toward items the vendor purchases, regardless of whether the vendor transfers those items to the City.

1.32. Legal Requirements

Bidders are required to comply with all provisions of federal, state, county and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations that apply to the services being solicited in this bid. A bidder’s https://www.dhs.gov/verify-employment-eligibility-e-verify

25-014EN-FC-IFB P a g e | 1 2 lack of knowledge shall in no way be a cause for relief from responsibility, nor shall it constitute a cognizable defense against the legal effects thereof.

Submittal of a bid shall constitute the bidder’s affirmation that they are familiar with and shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations which affect those engaged or employed in the provision of such services, or equipment used in the provision of such services, or which in any way affects the conduct of the provision of such services. No plea of misunderstanding shall be considered on account of the bidder’s ignorance thereof. If a bidder believes provisions in the bid documents are contrary to or inconsistent with any law, ordinance, or regulation, then the bidder shall promptly report those provisions in writing to the City.

1.33. Public Records

Bidders understand that Florida has a broad public records law and that documents in the possession of the City can only be maintained confidential to the extent allowed under the

Florida Public Records Act, Florida Statute 119.

1.34. Contract Documents

The contract attached hereto is a draft of the contract required by the City to award the project described in this bid. It is the bidder’s responsibility to review and understand the contract. If the bidder requires any modifications or additional terms and conditions to the contract, the bidder shall detail the desired changes on a separate page titled “Additional

Terms/Modifications”. That page then must be attached to the bid response form and submitted as part of the bidder’s proposal. Contract modification requests after the bidder’s bid has been submitted shall not be considered.

1.35. Bid Preparation & Submittal Expenses

The City shall not be responsible for any expense incurred by a bidder in reviewing, evaluating, preparing, or submitting a bid. Bidders are solely responsible for the entire expense of responding to this bid.

1.36. Cooperative Procurement Agreement

Per Chapter 69-1119, Laws of Florida, Hillsborough County, all municipalities, local public agencies, boards and other authorities existing within Hillsborough County have the authority to purchase goods or services, at the same purchase price obtained by any other such public entity. The submission of a bid in response to this advertisement shall constitute a bid under the same conditions, during the effective period of the bid, to all the other public entities listed herein:

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Hillsborough County Board of

County Commissioners 601 E. Kennedy Blvd. #2500 Tampa, FL 33601 Phone: (813) 272-5790

FAX: (813) 272-6290

www.hillsboroughcounty.org

Hillsborough Co. Aviation

Authority P. O. Box 22287 Tampa International Airport Tampa, FL 33622-2287 Phone: (813) 870-8730

FAX: (813) 875-6670

www.tampaairport.com

Clerk of Circuit Court 601 E. Kennedy Blvd.-13th Floor P.O. Box 1110 Tampa, FL 33601 Phone: (813) 276-8100 Ext.7721

FAX: (813) 272-

5521www.hillsclerk.com

University of South Florida Procurement Services 3702 Spectrum Blvd. UTC135-P Tampa, FL 33612 813-974-2481 – Telephone 813-974-5362 – Fax

Tampa-Hillsborough County Expressway Authority 1104 East Twiggs St. Suite #300 Tampa, Florida 33602 813-272-6740 – Telephone 813-276-2492 – Fax

Tax Collector 601 E. Kennedy Blvd., 14th Floor Tampa, FL 33602 Phone: (813) 307-6222

FAX: (813) 307-

6521www.hillstax.org

Tampa Palms Community Dev.

Dist.

16311 Tampa Palms Blvd W Tampa, FL 33647 Phone: (813) 977-3933 Fax: (813) 977-6571 www.tpoa.net

Hillsborough Area Regional

Transit Authority 4305 E. 21st Street Tampa, FL 33605 813-623-5835 – Telephone 813-664-1119 – Fax

The Children's Board of Hills.

County 1002 E. Palm Avenue Tampa, FL 33605 Phone: (813) 229-2884

FAX: (813) 228-

8122www.childrensboard.org

Tampa Sports Authority 4201 N. Dale Mabry Highway Tampa, FL 33607 813-673-4300 – Telephone 813-673-4312 – Fax

Hillsborough Community

College 39 Columbia Drive Tampa, FL 33606 813-253-7060 – Telephone 813-253-7561 – Fax

Hillsborough Co. Sheriff’s

Office P.O. Box 3371 Tampa, FL 33601 813-247-8033 – Telephone 813-247-8246 – Fax

City of Temple Terrace P.O. Box 16930 Temple Terrace, FL 33687 813-506-6420 – Telephone 813-989-7185 – Fax

Tampa Port Authority P.O. Box 2192 Tampa, FL 33601 813-905-5164 – Telephone 813-905-5109 – Fax

Housing Authority of Plant

City 1306 Larrick Ln.

Plant City, FL 33563 813-752-0569

City of Tampa Housing Auth.

1614 Union Street Tampa, FL 33607 813-253-0551 – Telephone 813-4522 – Fax

Supervisor of Elections 601 E. Kennedy Blvd., 16th Floor Tampa, FL 33602 Phone: (813) 276-8274

FAX: (813) 272-7043

www.votehillsborough.org

Property Appraiser 601 E. Kennedy Blvd., 16th Floor Tampa, FL 33602 Phone: (813) 272-6100

FAX: (813) 272-

5519www.hcpafl.org

Hillsborough County School Board P. O. Box 3408 Tampa, FL 33601-3408 Phone: (813) 272-4329

FAX: (813) 272-4007

Community Redevelopment

Agency of the City of Plant City 302 W. Reynolds Street Plant City, Florida 33563

City of Tampa Procurement Department Tampa Municipal Office Building, 2nd Floor 306 E. Jackson St.

Tampa, FL 33602 https://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/ https://www.tampaairport.com/ https://www.hillsclerk.com/ https://www.hillstax.org/ https://www.tpoa.net/ https://www.childrensboard.org/ https://www.votehillsborough.org/ https://www.hcpafl.org/

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State Attorney’s Office Tampa, FL 33602 813-272-5400 – Telephone 813-272-7014 – Fax

2. Scope of Work

To provide the full scope of work as per the attached plans and specifications for the Collins

Street Complete Street - Phase I.

2.1. Scope of Work

The project is a Complete Street renovation of approximately 1/4 mile of S. Collins Street from

E. Laura Street to south of E. Alabama Street. Work will include paving, grading, drainage, concrete curb and sidewalk, striping, signage, and signalization improvements necessary to reallocate use of the right of way. Work also includes landscape, hardscape, irrigation, and lighting improvements, and replacement of an existing potable water main and appurtenances.

Contractor will accommodate and coordinate relocation and undergrounding of private utilities concurrent with the project schedule.

3. Special Provisions

3.1. Time for Performance

Work is to commence 30 days after Notice to Proceed. The time for substantial completion on this project shall be 365 days from Notice to Proceed.

3.2. Liquidated Damages Schedule

Applicable liquidated damages are the amounts established in the following schedule:

Original Contract Amount Charge Per Calendar Day

$50,000 and under .........................................................$1,015

Over $50,000 but less than $250,000..........................$1,045

$250,000 but less than $500,000.................................$1,170

$500,000 but less than $2,500,000.............................$1,690

$2,500,000 but less than $5,000,000..........................$2,579

$5,000,000 but less than $10,000,000.........................$3,756

$10,000,000 but less than $15,000,000.......................$4,344

$15,000,000 but less than $20,000,000.......................$5,574

$20,000,000 and over ....................................................$10,203 plus 0.00005 of any amount over $20 million (Round to nearest whole dollar)

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3.3. Indefinite Quantity

The quantities of goods and services specified herein have been determined by the City and are deemed to be fairly accurate estimates of the work to be performed. However, payment will be made based on the actual goods and services measured in place. If the measurement is different than the original quantity bid by the contractor, then a change order will be executed for the actual amount whether over or under the quantity that was bid.

3.4. Contractor Qualifications

A. The company responding to this bid must be experienced in road, sidewalk, storm sewer, and watermain demolition and reconstruction in an urban setting with FDOT oversight, and have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the same type of work before the bid date. Appropriate documentation to be provided upon request by the

City.

B. The company responding to this bid must demonstrate its road, sidewalk, storm sewer, and watermain demolition and reconstruction in an urban setting work by listing a minimum of three (3) projects of similar size and scope, within the previous 5 year period. List to include a contact name, email address and telephone number of the client’s project manager for the work.

3.5. Additional Information

A. The contractor must provide City’s authorized representative with telephone number(s) and job title for all management personnel assigned to the project before work commences.

B. The contractor shall be responsible for performing the work necessary to meet City standards in a safe, neat, and good workmanlike manner, using only generally accepted methods in carrying out the work, and complying with all federal and state laws, and all ordinances and codes of the City relating to such work.

C. All work performed shall be subject to inspection and acceptance by the City’s appointed representative before payment. The contractor shall be required to correct any work determined to be unsatisfactory or below industry standards at no additional cost to the

City.

3.6. Safety

The contractor shall be responsible for all means and methods as they relate to safety and shall comply with all applicable local, state and federal requirements that are safety-related. The contractor shall be solely responsible for initiating, maintaining and supervising all safety precautions and programs in connection with the Work.

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3.7. Cleanup

At the end of each workday, as well as after completion of all work on the project and before making an application for acceptance of the work, the contractor shall clean/police the site of operations, including any areas under the control of the City that have been used by the

Contractor in connection with the work. All debris shall be removed and hauled off by the

Contractor.

3.8. Definitions

Wherever used in any of the contract documents, the meaning shall be given to the terms herein defined:

A. The term “contractor” means the person, bidder or corporation to whom the herein

Contract is awarded by the Owner and who is subject to the terms hereof.

B. The term “subcontractor” means a person, bidder or corporation supplying services and materials, labor and materials, or only services or labor for work in connection with the project.

3.9. Accident Prevention

Precaution shall be exercised the use of modern safety rules and practices at all times for the protection of persons (including employees) and property, and hazardous conditions shall be guarded against or eliminated.

3.10. Qualifications for Employment

No person shall be employed in violation of the State or the National Labor Laws. No person under the age of sixteen years shall be employed on the project under their contract. No person whose age or physical condition is such as to make this employment dangerous to their health or safety or the health or safety of others shall be employed on the project under their contract;

provided, that shall not operate against the employment of physically handicapped persons, otherwise employable, where such persons may be safely assigned to work which they can ably perform.

3.11. Substitutions

Unless otherwise stated, the reference in the specifications to any article, device, product, materials, fixture, form, or type of construction, etc., by name, make or catalog number, shall be interpreted as establishing a standard of quality and shall not be construed as limiting competition. The determination of whether an article, device, product, material, fixture, form or type of construction is equal to that named is solely in the determination of the Owner. No

Substitutions shall be permitted without the prior express written authorization from the Owner.

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3.12. Patents

The contractor shall hold and save the owner and its officers, agents, servants, and employees harmless from liabilities of any nature or kind, including costs and expenses for, or on account of, any patented or unpatented invention, process, article or appliance manufactured or used in the performance of the contract, including its use by the owner at any time during the prosecution or after completion of the work unless otherwise specifically stipulated in the contract documents.

3.13. Use of Premises

See Project attachments.

3.14. Overtime Work by Owner Employees

Where the contractor elects to work on a Saturday, Sunday or a holiday, or longer than an eight-hour work shift on a regular working day, such work shall be considered as overtime work. On all such overtime work an inspector will be present. The contractor shall reimburse the owner for the full amount of the straight time plus overtime costs for employees (including employees of consultants hired by the city) of the owner required to work overtime hours. The

Contractor by these specifications does hereby authorize the owner to deduct the cost of overtime work at the rate of up to $140 per hour from the amount due or to become due him.

Overtime due to special construction problems such as concrete, finishing, asphalt rolling, making live sewer hookups, alleviating traffic problems, etc., may not be charged if the City

Manager considers the overtime to be mutually justified. Normal engineering inspection hours are 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Recognized Holidays shall be as follows:

A. New Year’s Day

B. Martin Luther King Day

C. Strawberry Festival Parade Day

D. Memorial Day

E. Independence Day

F. Labor Day

G. Veteran’s Day

H. Thanksgiving Day

I. Day after Thanksgiving

J. Christmas Eve’s Day

K. Christmas Day

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3.15. References

Any reference in this document to any specification, publication, or test method shall be construed as meaning the latest edition, revision, change, or modification of same.

4. Bid Submission

Pursuant to and in compliance with your Invitation to Bid, Instruction to Bidders and other documents related thereto, the undersigned does hereby propose to furnish all labor, materials, supervision, equipment, tools, transportation and supplies necessary for the Collins Street

Complete Street - Phase I, in accordance with all plans and specifications attached hereto. It shall be completed in accordance with the City of Plant City Standards, complete and ready to use; as required by and in strict accordance with the specifications and all addenda.

ROAD & DRAINAGE

Line Item Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total

1 101-1 - MOBILIZATION 1 LS

2 102-1 - MAINTENANCE OF

TRAFFIC

1 LS

3 104-10-3 - SEDIMENT BARRIER 453 LF

4 104-18 - INLET PROTECTION

SYSTEM

4 EA

5 108-1 - MONITOR EXISTING

STRUCTURES- INSPECTION AND

SETTLEMENT

1 LS

6 110-1-1 - CLEARING AND

GRUBBING

0.38 AC

7 110-4-10 - REMOVAL OF EXISTING

CONCRETE

1,990 SY

8 REMOVAL OF EXISTING GRANITE

CURB

994 LF

9 120-1 - REGULAR EXCAVATION 267 CY

10 120-6 - EMBANKMENT 241 CY

11 160-4 - TYPE B STABILIZATION 7 SY

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Line Item Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total

12 285-711 - OPTIONAL BASE GROUP

500 SY

13 327-70-2 - MILLING EXIST ASPH

PAVT, 3.5" AVG DEPTH

854 SY

14 327-70-6 - MILLING EXIST ASPH

PAVT, 1.5" AVG DEPTH

3,764 SY

15 334-1-13 - SUPERPAVE ASPHALTIC

CONC, TRAFFIC C

452.1 TN

16 425-1-201 - INLETS, CURB, TYPE

9, <10'

3 EA

17 425-1-203 - INLETS, CURB, TYPE

9, J BOT, <10'

2 EA

18 425-1-351 - INLETS, CURB, TYPE

P-5, <10'

2 EA

19 425-1-451 - INLETS, CURB, TYPE

J-5, <10'

1 EA

20 425-1-521 - INLETS, DT BOT,

TYPE C, <10'

5 EA

21 425-1-711 - INLETS, GUTTER,

TYPE V, <10'

2 EA

22 425-2-71 - MANHOLES, J-7, <10' 1 EA

23 425-2-73 - MANHOLES, J-7,

PARTIAL

1 EA

24 425-3-41 - JUNCTION BOX,

DRAINAGE, P-7 <10'

1 EA

25 430-175-112 - PIPE CULVERT

OPTIONAL MATERIAL, ROUND,

12", S/CD

4 LF

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Line Item Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total

26 430-175-115 - PIPE CULVERT

OPTIONAL MATERIAL, ROUND,

15", S/CD

200 LF

27 430-175-118 - PIPE CULVERT

OPTIONAL MATERIAL, ROUND,

18", S/CD

247 LF

28 430-175-130 - PIPE CULVERT

OPTIONAL MATERIAL, ROUND,

30", S/CD

30 LF

29 430-175-136 - PIPE CULVERT

OPTIONAL MATERIAL, ROUND,

36", S/CD

8 LF

30 430-175-224 - PIPE CULVERT,

OPTIONAL MATERIAL, OTHER

SHAPE - ELLIP/ARCH, 24"S/CD

20 LF

31 520-1-10 - CONCRETE CURB AND

GUTTER, TYPE F

945 LF

32 520-2-4 - CONCRETE CURB, TYPE

D

1,279 LF

33 CONTAMINATED MATERIALS

ALLOWANCE

1 NTE

34 522-2 CONCRETE SIDEWALK AND

DRIVEWAYS, 6" THICK

2,006 SY

35 524-1-1 CONCRETE DITCH PAVT,

3", NON-REINFORCED

2 SY

36 524-1-4 CONCRETE DITCH PAVT,

6", NON-REINFORCED

6 SY

37 524-1-19 CONCRETE DITCH PAVT,

3", REINFORCED

35 SY

38 527-2 DETECTABLE WARNING 326 SF

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Line Item Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total

39 570-1-2 PERFORMANCE TURF,

SOD

1,123 SY

40 BRICK PAVER 7,720 SF

41 WATER METER BOX, F&I 12 EA

42 WATER VALVE, ADJUST 6 EA

43 FIRE HYDRANT, F&I, ASSEMBLY 1 EA

44 SANITARY MANHOLE, ADJUST 6 EA

TOTAL

WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT

Line Item Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total

1 10" Ductile Iron Pipe - Open Cut 910 LF

2 6" Ductile Iron Pipe - Open Cut 49 LF

3 4" Ductile Iron Pipe - Open Cut 14 LF

4 14" HDPE - Open Cut 50 LF

5 2" HDPE - Open Cut 47 LF

6 10x10" Tee - DI 1 EACH

7 10x6" Tee -DI 2 EACH

8 10"x4" Reducer -DI 1 EACH

9 10" 90° Bend -DI 1 EACH

10 10" 45° Bend - DI 10 EACH

11 14" 45° Bend - HDPE 4 EACH

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Line Item Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total

12 6" 90° Bend - DI 1 EACH

13 6" 45° Bend - DI 2 EACH

14 4" 90° Bend - DI 1 EACH

15 4"x2" Reducer - DI 1 EACH

16 Connection to existing 10-inch

Gate Valve

1 EACH

17 10"x12" Tapping Sleeve and Valve 1 EACH

18 6" Cut-In Tee and Sleeve 1 EACH

19 1" Short Service 4 EACH

20 1" Long Service 6 EACH

21 1" Double Long Service 1 EACH

22 Fire Hydrant Assembly 1 EACH

23 10" Gate Valve 2 EACH

24 6" Gate Valve 1 EACH

25 4" Gate Valve 1 EACH

26 Air Release Valve - Installed

Complete

2 EACH

HARDSCAPE, LANDSCAPE, AND IRRIGATION

Measure Unit Cost Total

1 BENCH 5 EA

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Line Item Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total

2 HARDSCAPE INSTALLATION 1 LS

3 TREES - MAGNOLIA GRANDIFLORA

"BRACKENS BROWN BEAUTY" - 4"

CALIPER, 14" HEIGHT

4 EA

4 TREES- QUERCUS VIRGINIANA

"QVTIA" - 4" CALIPER, 14"

HEIGHT

10 EA

5 TREES- ILEX VOMITORIA- 4"

CALIPER, 14" HEIGHT

2 EA

6 SHRUBS- BUXUS MICROPHYLLA

JAPONICA - 3 GALLON, 12"

HEIGHT

81 EA

7 SHRUBS - ILEX VOMITORIA

'SCHILLINGS' - 3 GALLON, 12"

HEIGHT

102 EA

8 SHURBS- PENNISETUM

ALOPECUROIDES 'LITTLE BUNNY'

- 1 GALLON BUCKT, 8" HEIGHT

127 EA

9 SHURBS - DIETES IRIDIOIDES - 1

GALLON, 12" HEIGHT

401 EA

10 SHURBS - RHAPHIOLEPIS INDICA

- 3 GALLON, 12" HEIGHT

69 EA

11 GROUND COVERS - ARACHIA

GLABRATA - SOD

1,214 SF

12 GROUND COVERS - PHYLA

NODIFLORA - 1 GALLON, 6"

HEIGHT

188 EA

13 GROUND COVERS -

TRACHELOSPERMUM

JASMINOIDES - 1 GALLON, 10"

HEIGHT

146 EA

14 RUB ROTATOR 63 EA

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Line Item Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total

15 BUBBLERS 32 EA

16 DRIPLINE 2,574 LF

17 MAIN LINE 1,044 LF

18 PIPE SLEEVE 1,436 LF

19 LATERAL LINES 3,984 LF

20 DRIP CONTROL ZONE KITS 4 EA

21 REMOTE CONTROL VALVES 5 EA

22 BRASS ELECTRIC MASTER VALVE 1 EA

23 BACKFLOW PREVENTER 1 EA

24 IRRIGATION CONTROLLER 1 EA

25 RAIN SENSOR 1 EA

26 FLOW SENSOR 1 EA

27 IRRIGATION INSTALLATION 1 LS

SIGNING AND PAVEMENT MARKINGS

Measure Unit Cost Total

1 654-2-22 RETANGULAR RAPID

FLASHING BEACON, F&I, SOLAR

POWERED, COMPLETE ASSEMBLY,

BACK-TO-BACK

2 AS

2 700-1111 SINGLE OLUMN

GROUND SIGN ASSEMBLY, F&I,

GROUND MOUNT, LESS THAN 12

SF

4 EA

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Line Item Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total

3 700-1500 SINGLE COLUMN

GROUND SIGN ASSEMBLY,

RELOCATE

3 EA

4 700-1600 SINGLE COLUMN

GROUND SIGN ASSEMBLY,

REMOVE

6 EA

5 706-1-3 RAISED PAVEMENT

MARKER, TYPE B

173 EA

6 710-11-101 PAINTED PAVEMENT

MARKINGS, STANDARD, WHITE,

SOLID, 6"

0.543 GM

7 710-11-123 PAINTED PAVEMENT

MARKINGS, STANDARD WHITE,

SOLID, 12" FOR CROSSWALK AND

ROUNDABOUT

585 LF

8 710-11-124 PAINTED PAVEMENT

MARKINGS, STANDARD WHITE,

SOLID, 18" FOR DIAGONALS AND

CHEVERONS

63 LF

9 710-11-125 PAINTED PAVEMENT

MARKINGS, STANDARD WHITE,

SOLID, 24" FOR STOP LINE AND

CROSSWALK

116 LF

10 710-11-201 PAINTED PAVEMENT

MARKINGS, STANDARD, YELLOW,

SOLID, 6"

0.507 GM

11 710-11-224 PAINTED PAVEMENT

MARKINGS, STANDARD, YELLOW,

SOLID, 18" FOR DIAGONALS AND

CHEVRONS

269 LF

12 710-11-160 PAINTED PAVEMENT

MARKINGS, STANDARD, WHITE,

MESSAGE OR SYMBOL

11 EA

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Line Item Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total

13 710-11-170 PAINTED PAVEMENT

MARKINGS, STANDARD, WHITE,

ARROW

5 EA

14 711-11-123 THERMOPLASTIC,

STANDARD, WHITE, SOLID, 12"

FOR CROSSWALK AND

ROUNDABOUT

585 LF

15 711-11-124 THERMOPLASTIC,

STANDARD, WHITE, SOLID, 18"

FOR DIAGONALS AND CHEVRONS

63 LF

16 711-11-125 THERMOPLASTIC,

STANDARD, WHITE, SOLID, 24"

FOR STOP LINE AND CROSSWALK

116 LF

17 711-11-160 THERMOPLASTIC,

STANDARD, WHITE, MESSAGE OR

SYMBOL

11 EA

18 711-11-170 THERMOPLASTIC,

STANDARD, WHITE, ARROW

5 EA

19 711-11-224 THERMOPLASTIC,

STANDARD, YELLOW, SOLID, 18"

FOR DIAGONALS AND CHEVRONS

269 LF

20 711-14-125 THERMOPLASTIC,

PERFORMED, WHITE, SOLID, 24"

CROSSWALK

385 LF

21 711-16-101 THERMOPLASTIC,

STANDARD - OTHER SURFACES,

WHITE, SOLID, 6"

0.543 GM

22 711-16-201 THERMOPLASTIC,

STANDARD-OTHER SURFACES,

YELLOW, SOLID, 6"

0.507 GM

SIGNALIZATION

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Line Item Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total

1 630-2-11 CONDUIT, FURNISH &

INSTALL, OPEN TRENCH

20 LF

2 630-2-12 CONDUIT, FURNISH &

INSTALL, DIRECTIONAL BORE

440 LF

3 630-2-14 CONDUIT, FURNISH &

INSTALL, ABOVE GROUND

10 LF

4 632-7-1 SIGNAL CABLE - NEW OR

RECONSTRUCTED INTERSECTION,

FURNISH & INSTALL

1 PI

5 633-1-420 FIBER OPTIC CABLE,

RELOCATE, UNDERGROUND

150 LF

6 633-3-11 FIBER OPTIC

CONNECTION HARDWARE, F&I,

SPLICE ENCLOSURE

1 EA

7 633-3-12 FIBER OPTIC

CONNECTION HARDWARE, F&I,

SPLICE TRAY

1 EA

8 633-3-14 FIBER OPTIC

CONNECTION HARDWARE, F&I,

BUFFER TUBE FAN OUT KIT

1 EA

9 633-3-15 FIBER OPTIC

CONNECTION HARDWARE, F&I,

PRETERMINATED PATCH PANNEL

1 EA

10 635-2-12 PULL & SPLICE BOX,

F&I, 24" X 36" COVER SIZE

2 EA

11 635-2-14 PULL & SPLICE BOX,

F&I, 17" X 30" COVER SIZE

10 EA

12 639-1-122 ELECTRICAL POWER

SERVICE, F&I, UNDERGROUND,

METER PURCHASED BY

CONTRACTOR

1 AS

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Line Item Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total

13 639-2-1 ELECTRICAL SERVICE

WIRE, FURNISH & INSTALL

70 LF

14 641-2-12 PRESTRESSED

CONCRETE POLE, F&I, TYPE P-11

SERVICE POLE

1 EA

15 641- 2-70 PRESTRESSED

CONCRETE POLE, SHALLOW POLE

REMOVAL, POLE 30' AND

GREATER

4 EA

16 646-1-11 ALUMINUM SIGNALS

POLE, PEDESTRIAN

2 EA

17 646-1-12 ALUMINUM SIGNAL

POLE, FURNISH & INSTALL

PEDESTRIAL DETECTOR POST

4 EA

18 646-1-60 ALUMINUM SIGNAL

POLE, REMOVE

4 EA

19 649-21-4 STEEL MAST ARM

ASSEMBLY, FURNISH & INSTALL,

DOUBLE ARM 40' -30'

1 EA

20 649-21-5 STEEL MAST ARM

ASSEMBLY, FURNISH & INSTALL,

DOUBLE ARM 40' - 40'

1 EA

21 650-1-14 VEHICULAR TRAFFIC

SIGNAL, FURNISH & INSTALL

ALUMINUM, 3 SECTION, 1 WAY

8 AS

22 650-1-16 VEHICULAR TRAFFIC

SIGNAL, FURNISH & INSTALL

ALUMINUM, 4 SECTION, 1 WAY

2 AS

23 653-1-11 PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL,

FURNISH & INSTALL LED

COUNTDOWN, 1 WAY

6 AS

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Line Item Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total

24 660-4-11 VEHICLE DETECTION

SYSTEM - VIDEO, FURNISH &

INSTALL CABINET EQUIPMENT

1 EA

25 660-4-12 VEHICLE DETECTION

SYSTEM - VIDEO, FURNISH &

INSTALL, ABOVE GROUND

EQUIPMENT

1 EA

26 663-1-122 SIGNAL PRIORITY AND

PREEMPTION SYSTEM, FURNISH &

INSTALL, GPS, DETECTOR

4 EA

27 665-1-11 PEDESTRIAN DETECTOR,

FURNISH & INSTALL, STANDARD

6 EA

28 670-5-112 TRAFFIC CONTROLLER

ASSEMBLY, F7i, NEMA, 2

PREEMPTION

1 AS

29 670-5-600 TRAFFIC CONTROLLER

ASSEMBLY, REMOVE CONTROLLER

WIHT CABINET

1 AS

30 682-1-113 ITS CCTV CAMERA, F&I,

DOME PTZ ENCLOSURE -

PRESSURIZED, IP, HIGH

DEFINITION

1 EA

31 684-1-1 MANAGED FIELD

ETHERNET SWITCH, FURNISH &

INSTALL

1 EA

32 685-1-11 UNINTERUPTIBLE

POWER SUPPLY, FURNISH &

INSTALL, LINE INTERACTIVE

1 EA

33 700-5-22 INTERNALLY

ILLUMINATED SIGN, FURNISH &

INSTALL, OVERHEAD MOUNT, 12-

18 SF

4 EA

34 715-5-30 LUMINARE & BRACKET

ARM, INSTALL

2 EA

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LIGHTING

Measure Unit Cost Total

1 630-2-11 CONDUIT, FURNISH &

INSTALL, OPEN TRENCH

1,993 LF

2 630-2-12 CONDUIT, F&I,

DIRECTIONAL BORE

390 LF

3 635-2-11 PULL & SPLICE BOX,

F&I, 13"X 24" COVER SIZE

48 EA

4 639-1121 ELECCTRICAL POWER

SERVICE, F&I, UNDERGROUND,

METER FURNISHED BY POWER

COMPANY

1 AS

5 715-1-12 LIGHTING

CONDUCTORS, F&I, INSULTATED

NO. 8 TO NO. 6

10,697 LF

6 715-7-11 LOAD CENTER, F&I,

SECONDARY VOLTAGE

1 EA

7 715-500-1 POLE CABLE

DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, F&I,

CONVENTIONAL

44 EA

8 715-516-115 LIGHT POLE

COMPLETE - SPECIAL DESIGN,

F&I, POLE TOP MOUNT -

ALUMINUM, 15'

44 EA

SUPPLEMENTAL BID ITEMS

Measure Unit Cost Total

1 334-1-13 - 4" Superpave Asphaltic

Concrete, SP12.5, Traffic C 300 Ton

2 10" Linestop (Watermain- As

Needed)

1 EA

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Line Item Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total

3 12" Linestop (Watermain- As

Needed)

1 EA

4 CSX Coordination 1 LS

5 CSX Fees, Insurance, Flagger and

Other Reimbursable CSX Costs

1 NTE

5. Vendor Questionnaire

5.1. TIN #, D-U-N-S #, FEIN or SS#*

Please provide your Tax Identification Numbers.

*Response required

5.2. Drug-Free Workplace*

The undersigned vendor per Florida Statute 287.087 hereby certifies that the vendor does:

A. Publish a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of such prohibition.

B. Inform employees about the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace, the business’s policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace, any available drug counseling, rehabilitation programs, employee assistance programs and the penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations.

C. Give each employee engaged in providing the commodities or contractual services that are under quote a copy of the statement specified in subsection (1).

D. In the statement specified in subsection (1), notify the employees that, as a condition of working on the commodities or contractual services that are under quote, the employee will abide by the terms of the statement and will notify the employer of any conviction of, a plea of guilty or nolo contendre to, any violation of Chapter 1893 or of any controlled substance law of the United States or any state, for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than five (5) days after such conviction.

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E. Impose a sanction on or require the satisfactory participation in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program, if such is available in the employee’s community, by any employee who is so convicted.

F. Make a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through the implementation of this section.

As the person authorized to sign the statement, I certify that this firm complies fully with the above requirements.

☐ Please confirm

*Response required

5.3. Conflict of Interest Disclosure*

For purposes of determining any possible conflict of interest, all bidders/proposers must disclose if any Plant City Commissioner(s), employee(s), is also an owner, corporate officer, agency, employee, etc., of their business.

Indicate either “yes” (a City employee, an elected official is also associated with your business), or “no”. If yes, give person(s) name(s) and position(s) with your business.

☐ Yes

☐ No

*Response required

When equals "Yes"

5.3.1. Conflict of Interest "Yes" Response*

Please enter the following information:

Name(s):

Position(s):

Firm Name:

Title:

Address:

Telephone No.:

E-Mail Address:

*Response required

5.4. No Contact Clause*

The City of Plant City has established a solicitation silence policy (No Contact Clause) that prohibits oral and written communication regarding all formal solicitations for goods and services (formal bids, Request for Proposals, Requests for Qualifications) issued by the City through the City Procurement Division.

The period commences when the procurement document is received and terminates when the

City Commissioners, City Manager, or their designee, approves an award.

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When the solicitation silence period is in effect, no oral or written communication is allowed regarding the solicitation between prospective bidders/proposers and members of the City

Commissioners, the City Manager, City…