Dewberry-Title_Block_22x34_2705.dwg

This is a design drawing file (AutoCAD .dwg format) associated with the McIntosh Park Wetland Construction project being procured by the City of Plant City, Florida under Invitation for Bid (IFB) 26-048UO-IFB. The project encompasses the construction and restoration of wetlands across a 363-acre preserve located at 775 East Knights Griffin Road in Hillsborough County, with a pre-proposal meeting scheduled for September 10, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. and bids due September 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The scope includes wetland excavation and restoration across multiple cells, on-site stacking of excavated soils 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. Substantial completion is required within 540 calendar days of Notice to Proceed, with final completion within 30 days thereafter, and questions are due September 14, 2026.

The project is awarded as fixed-price with 5 percent retainage to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Local preference of up to one percent discount or $2,500 (whichever is less) applies to qualifying bidders. The contractor must self-perform a minimum of 30 percent of total project cost and maintain General Contractor and Underground Utility and Excavation Contractor licenses. Qualifying experience requires 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 project is partially funded through State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection Grant Agreement No. LPA0038, and all work must comply with grant terms and conditions. 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. The contractor must provide 24/7 site security using DEFEND 360 cameras with real-time monitoring and recorded footage accessible to the City. Bids must be submitted electronically via the City's OpenGov portal and remain valid for 90 days from submittal.