Dewberry-Master_Template_22x34_2705.dwt

This is a master CAD template file associated with the McIntosh Park Wetland Construction project issued by the City of Plant City, Florida under Invitation for Bid 26-048UO-IFB. The project involves the construction and restoration of wetlands across a 363-acre park site, including excavation and restoration work, on-site soil stacking to create a 50-foot hill shaped like Florida, installation of reclaimed water piping infrastructure with SCADA-controlled discharge valves, and native wetland vegetation planting. Bid alternates are available for unpaved and handicap-accessible paved parking lots, pre-fabricated restroom and pavilion facilities, boardwalk construction, septic systems, and water well installation. A pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2026 at 10:30 a.m., with questions due September 14, 2026, and sealed bids due September 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The work site is located at 775 East Knights Griffin Road in Hillsborough County. Substantial completion is required within 540 calendar days of Notice to Proceed, with final completion within 30 days thereafter.

The contract is a fixed-price award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder with 5 percent retainage. The project is partially funded through the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection Grant Agreement No. LPA0038, and all work must comply with grant terms and conditions. Local preference of up to one percent discount or $2,500 (whichever is less) applies to qualifying bidders. Contractors must self-perform a minimum of 30 percent of total project cost and maintain General Contractor and Underground Utility and Excavation Contractor licenses. Required qualifying experience includes three projects involving excavation of 300,000 cubic yards or greater within Florida, three projects involving wastewater or reuse collection systems, and two projects involving wetland planting and boardwalk construction. The contractor must provide 24/7 site security using DEFEND 360 cameras with real-time monitoring. Insurance requirements include Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability ($500,000 per occurrence/$1,000,000 aggregate), Commercial Automobile Liability ($500,000), and Railroad Protective Liability ($5,000,000 per occurrence/$10,000,000 aggregate). Liquidated damages range from $1,015 to $10,203 per day plus 0.00005 of amounts exceeding $20 million. Bids must be submitted electronically via the City's OpenGov portal and remain valid for 90 days from submittal.