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State of Florida Department of Transportation

INVITATION TO BID

Lake City Maintenance Sign Washing

DOT-ITB-26-2010-JB

CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS:

Jake Boozer, Procurement Agent jake.boozer@dot.state.fl.us

Phone: 386-758-3756 1109 South Marion Avenue

Lake City, Florida 32025-5878

State of Florida Department of Transportation

District Two Procurement Office 1109 South Marion Avenue

Lake City, Florida 32025-5874

INVITATION TO BID REGISTRATION

PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS FORM ASAP

E-MAIL TO jake.boozer@dot.state.fl.us

Bid Number: DOT-ITB-26-2010-JB

Title: Lake City Maintenance Sign Washing

Bid Due Date & Time (On or Before): Please see Section 2 - Timeline

Potential bidders should notify our office by returning this Bid Registration Form as soon as possible after downloading. Complete the information below e-mail to jake.boozer@dot.state.fl.us

THE INVITATION TO BID DOCUMENT YOU RECEIVED IS SUBJECT TO

CHANGE. Notice of changes (Addenda), will be posted on the Florida Vendor Information Portal at https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/, under this bid number, click on “Search Advertisements”, click on the drop-down arrow beside the box under Advertisement Type, select Invitation to Bid, click on the drop-down arrow beside the box for Organization, select FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, then go to the bottom of the same page and click on Advertisement Search. It is the responsibility of all potential bidders to monitor this site for any changing information prior to submitting your bid.

Company Name:

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Telephone: ( ) Contact Person:

Internet E-Mail Address: __________________________________________________

For further information on this process, e-mail or telephone: Jake Boozer, 386-758-3756 or e-mail at jake.boozer@dot.state.fl.us

DOT-ITB-26-2010-JB

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT

How many years has your business performed the type of services being requested?

Provide a written statement detailing your qualifications:

WORK REFERENCES

List the names of three references for which your business has provided similar services.

BUSINESS NAME ADDRESS CONTACT PERSON PHONE NO.

1. ________________________________________________________________________________________

2. ________________________________________________________________________________________

3. ________________________________________________________________________________________

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 375-030-60

Florida Statutes VENDOR CERTIFICATION REGARDING PROCUREMENT

287.135 SCRUTINIZED COMPANIES LISTS OGC – 06/18

Respondent Vendor Name: _____________________________________________________

Vendor FEIN: ___________________

Vendor’s Authorized Representative Name and Title: ___________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________________

City: _____________________ State: _____________________________ Zip: ______________

Phone Number: ____________________________________

Email Address: _

Section 287.135, Florida Statutes, prohibits a company or other entity from bidding on, submitting a proposal for, or entering into or renewing a contract for goods or services of: i) $100,000 or more if, at the time of bidding on, submitting a proposal for, or entering into or renewing such contract , the company or other entity is on the Scrutinized Companies or Other Entities that Boycott Israel List, created pursuant to Section 215.4725, Florida Statutes, or is engaged in a boycott of Israel; and, ii) $1,000,000 or more if, at the time of bidding on, submitting a proposal for, or entering into or renewing such contract, the company or other entity is on either the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Terrorism Sectors List, created pursuant to Section 215.473, Florida Statutes, or is engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria.

As the authorized representative of the company or other entity identified above in the section entitled “Respondent Vendor Name”, I hereby certify that the company or other entity is not listed on either the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Terrorism Sectors List, or the Scrutinized Companies or Other Entities that Boycott Israel List. I further certify that the company or other entity is not engaged in a boycott of Israel and is not engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria. I understand that pursuant to Section 287.135, Florida Statutes, the submission of a false certification may subject the company to civil penalties, attorney’s fees, costs, and/or ineligibility to bid on future contracts.

Certified By: __________________________________________________________ who is authorized to sign on behalf of the above referenced company.

Authorized Signature Print Name and Title: _________________________________________

Date:

I N T R O D U C T I O N S E C T I O N

1) INVITATION

The State of Florida Department of Transportation (hereinafter referred to as the "Department") is soliciting written bids from qualified bidders to establish a contract to provide sign washing services as described in Exhibit A – Scope of Services. It is anticipated that the term of the contract will begin on or about the date of execution and be effective for 36 months thereafter.

For the purpose of this document, the term "bidder" means the bidder acting on their own behalf and those individuals, partnerships, firms, or corporations comprising the bidder team. The term "bid package" means the complete response of the bidder to the Invitation to Bid, including properly completed forms and supporting documentation. After the award, said bidder will be referred to as the "Vendor".

2) TIMELINE

Provided below is a list of critical dates and actions. These dates are subject to change. Notices of changes (Addenda) will be posted on the Florida Vendor Information portal at https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/ (click on “Search Advertisements”) under this bid number. It is the responsibility of all potential bidders to monitor this site for any changing information prior to submitting your bid.

ACTION / LOCATION DATE LOCAL TIME

DEADLINE FOR TECHNICAL QUESTIONS - 10-31-2025 5:00 PM

There is no deadline for administrative questions.

BIDS DUE (ON OR BEFORE) - 11-10-2025 2:00 PM

Please submit bids to:

D2.Purch@dot.state.fl.us

PUBLIC OPENING - 11-10-2025 2:30 PM

FDOT District Two Procurement Office 1109 South Marion Avenue Lake City, Florida 32025-5878

POSTING OF INTENDED DECISION/AWARD - 11-13-2025

3) BID OPENING AGENDA

The sealed bids will be opened by the Department's Procurement Office personnel at the date, time and location in the Timeline. All bid openings are open to the public and will be conducted according to the following agenda:

Opening remarks – Approximate time of 2 minutes by Department Procurement Office personnel.

Public input period – To allow a maximum of 15 minutes total for public input related to the bid solicitation.

Bids opened – At conclusion of public input or 15 minutes, whichever occurs first, bids received timely will be opened with bidder’s name and prices to be read aloud.

Adjourn - After all bids received timely have been opened, the meeting will be adjourned.

4) SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Any person with a qualified disability requiring special accommodations at a pre-bid conference, public meeting, and/or opening shall contact the contact person at the phone number, e-mail address provided on the title page at least five (5) working days prior to the event. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact this office by using the Florida Relay Services which can be reached at 1 (800) 955-8771

(TDD).

S P E C I A L C O N D I T I O N S

1) MyFloridaMarketPlace

BIDDERS MUST BE REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA’S MYFLORIDAMARKETPLACE SYSTEM

BY THE TIME AND DATE OF THE BID OPENING OR THEY MAY BE CONSIDERED NON-RESPONSIVE

(see Special Condition 20). All prospective bidders that are not registered should go to https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/ to complete on-line registration, or call 1-866-352-3776 for assisted registration.

All payment(s) to the vendor resulting from this competitive solicitation WILL be subject to the MFMP Transaction Fee in accordance with the referenced Form PUR 1000 General Contract Condition #7d.

The Transaction Fees imposed shall be based upon the date of issuance of the payment.

2) Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) W-9 REQUIREMENT

The Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) requires all vendors that do business with the state to submit an electronic Substitute Form W-9. Vendors must submit their W-9 forms electronically at https://flvendor.myfloridacfo.com to receive payments from the state. Contact the DFS Customer Service Desk at (850) 413-5519 or FLW9@myfloridacfo.com with any questions.

3) QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

In accordance with section 287.057(25), Florida Statutes, respondents to this solicitation or persons acting on their behalf may not contact, between the release of the solicitation and the end of the 72-hour period following the agency posting the notice of intended award, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and state holidays, any employee or officer of the executive or legislative branch concerning any aspect of this solicitation, except in writing to the procurement officer or as provided in the solicitation documents. Violation of this provision may be grounds for rejecting a response.

Any technical questions arising from this Invitation to Bid must be forwarded, in writing, to the procurement agent identified below. Questions must be received no later than the time and date reflected on the Timeline.

The Department’s written response to written inquiries submitted timely by bidders will be posted on the Florida Vendor Information portal at https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/ (“Search Advertisements”), under this bid number. It is the responsibility of all potential bidders to monitor this site for any changing information prior to submitting their bid.

WRITTEN TECHNICAL QUESTIONS should be submitted to:

Jake Boozer, Procurement Officer jake.boozer@dot.state.fl.us Phone: (386) 758-3756

1109 South Marion Avenue Lake City, Florida 32025-5874

Questions regarding administrative aspects of the bid process should be directed to the Procurement Agent in writing at the address above or by phone

4) ORAL INSTRUCTIONS / CHANGES TO THE INVITATION TO BID (ADDENDA)

No negotiations, decisions, or actions will be initiated or executed by a bidder as a result of any oral discussions with a State employee. Only those communications which are in writing from the Department will be considered as a duly authorized expression on behalf of the Department.

Notices of changes (Addenda) will be posted on the Florida Vendor Information portal at https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/ (“Search Advertisements”) under this bid number. It is the responsibility of all potential bidders to monitor this site for any changing information prior to submitting your bid. All Addenda will be acknowledged by signature and subsequent submission of Addenda with bid when so stated in the Addenda.

5) SCOPE OF SERVICES

Details of the services, information and items to be furnished by the Vendor are described in Exhibit "A", Scope of Services, attached hereto and made a part hereof.

6) INTENDED AWARD

The Department intends to award this contract to the responsive and responsible bidder that submits the lowest responsive bid.

7) PRE-BID CONFERENCE: A PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL NOT BE HELD.

8) QUALIFICATIONS

8.1 GENERAL

Bidder must meet the following minimum qualifications:

8.1.1 Been actively engaged in the type of business being requested for a minimum of three (3) years.

8.1.2 Please see Exhibit A – Scope of Services for any additional qualifications.

8.2 BIDDER QUALIFICATIONS

When submitting the bid, each bidder must submit a written statement (“Minimum Qualifications Statement” form), detailing their qualifications that demonstrate they meet the minimum qualifications contained in Special Condition 9.1.1, above. Failure by the bidder to provide the above item(s) will constitute a non-responsive determination. Bids found to be non-responsive will not be considered.

8.3 AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA

In accordance with sections 607.1501, 605.0211(2)(b), and 620.9102, Florida Statutes, out of state corporations, out of state limited liability companies, and out of state limited partnerships must be authorized to do business in the State of Florida. Such authorization should be obtained by the bid due date and time, but in any case, must be obtained prior to the award of the contract. For authorization, contact:

Florida Department of State Tallahassee, Florida 32399

(850) 245-6051

8.4 LICENSE TO CONDUCT SERVICES IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA

If the services being provided requires that individuals be licensed by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, such licenses should be obtained by the bid due date and time, but in any case, must be obtained prior to posting of the intended award of the contract.

For licensing, contact:

Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0797

(850) 487-1395

9) WARRANTY/SUBSTITUTIONS

When performance of the services requires the supply of commodities, a warranty is required on all items provided against defective materials, workmanship, and failure to perform in accordance with required industry performance criteria, for a period of not less than ninety (90) days from the date of acceptance by the purchaser. Any deviation from this criterion must be documented in the bid response or the above statement shall prevail. Delivery of substitute commodities requires prior written approval from the ordering location.

Replacement of all materials found defective within the warranty period shall be made without cost to the purchaser, including transportation if applicable. All fees associated with restocking cancelled orders shall be the responsibility of the vendor.

All items provided during the performance of the contract found to be poorly manufactured will not be accepted, but returned to the vendor, at their expense, for replacement. Replacement of all items found defective shall be made without cost to the Department, including transportation, if applicable. As it may be impossible for each facility to inspect all items upon arrival, a reasonable opportunity must be given to these facilities for inspection of the items, and returning those that are defective.

10) LIABILITY INSURANCE

The Vendor shall not commence any work until they have obtained the following types of insurance, and certificates of such insurance have been received by the Department. Nor shall the Vendor allow any subcontractor to commence work on this project until all similar insurance required of the subcontractor has been so obtained. The Vendor shall submit the required Certificates of Insurance to the Florida Department of Transportation, Procurement Office, (Jake Boozer, 1109 South Marion Avenue, MS2015, Lake City, Florida 32025-5874) within ten (10) days after the ending date of the period for posting the intended award decision.

(X) The Vendor must carry and keep in force during the period of this contract a general liability insurance policy or policies with a company authorized to do business in the state of Florida, affording public liability insurance with combined bodily injury limits of at least $ (200,000 minimum) per person and $ (300,000 minimum) each occurrence, and property damage insurance of at least $ (200,000 minimum) each occurrence, for the services to be rendered in accordance with this contract.

With respect to any general liability insurance policy required pursuant to this Agreement, all such policies shall be issued by companies licensed to do business in the State of Florida. The Vendor shall provide to the Department certificates showing the required coverage to be in effect with endorsements showing the Department to be an additional insured prior to commencing any work under this Contract.

The certificates and policies shall provide that in the event of any material change in or cancellation of the policies reflecting the required coverage, thirty days advance notice shall be given to the Department or as provided in accordance with Florida law.

The Department shall be exempt from, and in no way liable for, any sums of money which may represent a deductible in any insurance policy. The payment of such deductible shall be the sole responsibility of the Vendor or subcontractor providing such insurance. Policies that include Self Insured Retention (SIR) will not be accepted.

11) PERFORMANCE BOND

(X) A Performance Bond is not required for this project.

12) METHOD OF COMPENSATION

Please see Exhibit C –Method of Compensation

13) CONTRACT DOCUMENT

STANDARD WRITTEN AGREEMENT

The Department’s “Standard Written Agreement” is attached hereto and made a part hereof. The terms and conditions contained therein will become an integral part of the contract resulting from this solicitation. In submitting a bid, the bidder agrees to be legally bound by these terms and conditions.

14) REVIEW OF BIDDER'S FACILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

After the bid due date and prior to contract execution, the Department reserves the right to perform or to have performed, an on-site review of the bidder's facilities and qualifications. This review will serve to verify data and representations submitted by the bidder and may be used to determine whether the bidder has adequate facilities, equipment, qualified and experienced staff, and overall management capabilities to provide the required services. The review may also serve to verify whether the bidder has financial capabilities adequate to meet the contract requirements.

Should the Department determine that the bid package has material misrepresentations or that the size or nature of the bidder's facilities, equipment, management capabilities, or the number of experienced personnel (including technical staff) are not adequate to ensure satisfactory contract performance, the Department has the right to reject the bid.

15) PROTEST OF INVITATION TO BID SPECIFICATIONS

Any person who is adversely affected by the contents of this Invitation to Bid must file the following with the Department of Transportation, Clerk of Agency Proceedings, Office of the General Counsel, 605 Suwannee Street, Mail Station 58, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0450:

1. A written notice of protest within seventy-two (72) hours after the posting of the solicitation, (the notice of protest may be Faxed to 850-414-5264), and

2. A formal written protest in compliance with Section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, within ten (10) days of the date on which the written notice of protest is filed.

Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes.

16) UNAUTHORIZED ALIENS

The employment of unauthorized aliens by any contractor is considered a violation of Section 274A(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. If the contractor knowingly employs unauthorized aliens, such violation shall be cause for unilateral cancellation of the contract.

17) SCRUTINIZED COMPANIES LISTS

ALL Responses, regardless of dollar value, must include a completed Vendor Certification Regarding Scrutinized Companies Lists to certify the respondent is not on either of those lists. The Form should be submitted with the Price Proposal.

Section 287.135, Florida Statutes, prohibits a company or other entity from bidding on, submitting a proposal for, or entering into or renewing a contract for goods or services of: i) $100,000 or more if, at the time of bidding on, submitting a proposal for, or entering into or renewing such contract , the company or other entity is on the Scrutinized Companies or Other Entities that Boycott Israel List, created pursuant to Section 215.4725, Florida Statutes, or is engaged in a boycott of Israel; and, ii) $1,000,000 or more if, at the time of bidding on, submitting a proposal for, or entering into or renewing such contract, the company or other entity is on either the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Terrorism Sectors List, created pursuant to Section 215.473, Florida Statutes, or is engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria.

If the Department determines the Vendor submitted a false certification under Section 287.135 , Florida Statutes, the Department shall either terminate the Contract after it has given the Vendor notice and an opportunity to demonstrate the Department’s determination of false certification was in error pursuant to Section 287.135 , Florida Statutes, or maintain the Contract if the conditions of Section 287.135 , Florida Statutes are met.

18) RESERVATIONS

The Department reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids received and reserves the right to make an award without further discussion of the bids submitted. Therefore, the bidder should make sure that the bid package submitted is complete and accurate and submitted to ensure delivery on or before the bid opening time and date specified in this solicitation. It is understood that the bid will become a part of the Department's official file, without obligation to the Department.

19) ADDITIONAL TERMS & CONDITIONS

No conditions may be applied to any aspect of the ITB by the bidder. Any conditions placed on any aspect of the bid documents by the bidder may result in the bid being rejected as a conditional bid (see “RESPONSIVENESS OF BIDS”). DO NOT WRITE IN CHANGES ON ANY ITB SHEET. The only recognized changes to the ITB prior to bid opening will be a written Addenda issued by the Department.

20) RESPONSIVENESS OF BIDS

Bids may not be considered if not received by the Department on or before the date and time specified as the due date for submission. All bids must be typed or printed in ink. A responsive bid is an offer to provide the services specified in this Invitation to Bid in accordance with all requirements of this Invitation to Bid.

Bids found to be non-responsive will not be considered. Bids may be rejected if found to be irregular or not in conformance with the requirements and instructions herein contained. A bid may be found to be irregular or non-responsive by reasons that include, but are not limited to, failure to utilize or complete prescribed forms, modifying the bid requirements, submitting conditional bids or incomplete bids, submitting indefinite or ambiguous bids, or executing forms or the bid sheet with improper and/or undated signatures. Other conditions which may cause rejection of bids include, evidence of collusion among bidders, obvious lack of experience or expertise to provide the required services, and failure to perform or meet financial obligations on previous contracts. ALL determinations of responsiveness will be the responsibility of the FDOT Procurement Office.

21) BID SHEET

The bidder must use the attached Bid Sheet to submit its bid. The Bid Sheet must be signed and dated in ink by a representative who is authorized to contractually bind the bidder. All bid sheets and other documentation submitted in response to this solicitation must be executed and submitted in a sealed envelope. Indicate the bid number, with the time and date of the bid opening, on the envelope used to return the bid.

22) ESTIMATED QUANTITIES

The Department anticipates purchasing the estimated quantities shown on the bid sheet(s), for a one (1) year period of any contract resulting from this bid. The estimated quantities are given only as a guideline for preparing your bid and should not be construed as representing the actual quantities to be authorized under this contract. The Vendor(s) shall supply, at bid prices, the actual quantities authorized regardless of whether the total of such quantities is more or less than anticipated. This bid and the resulting contract will be subject to annual appropriated funding.

23) IDENTICAL PRICING

In the event the Department receives identical pricing or scoring from multiple vendors that would tie the awarded vendor; the Department may, at its discretion, award to all responsive tied vendors or reject all.

24) COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL

Copyrighted material will be accepted as part of a bid only if accompanied by a waiver that will allow the Department to make paper and electronic copies necessary for the use of Department staff and agents. It is noted that copyrighted material is not exempt from the Public Records Law, Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.

Therefore, such material will be subject to viewing by the public, but copies of the material will not be provided to the public.

25) ATTACHMENT TO ITB SUBMITTAL - CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL

The Bidder must include any materials it asserts to be exempted from public disclosure under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, in a separate bound document labeled "Attachment to Invitation to Bid, Number DOT-ITB- 26-2010-JB - Confidential Material". The Bidder must identify the specific Statute that authorizes exemption from the Public Records Law. Any claim of confidentiality on materials the Bidder asserts to be exempt from public disclosure and placed elsewhere in the bid will be considered waived by the Bidder upon submission, effective after opening.

26) ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS:

Electronic Bid Submittals

Please follow the below instructions for the submittal of electronic bids, failure to do so, may result in your bid being found non-responsive. Non-responsive replies will not be evaluated.

a) Subject line must show: DOT-ITB-26-2010-JB

b) Email shall contain one file attachment marked as the following: DOT-ITB-26-2010-JB Vendor

Name Bid Submittal

c) Documents shall be submitted in portable document format (PDF) and have a size limit of 25MB.

d) The body of the email shall not contain any information

e) Bids shall be submitted to: D2.Purch@dot.state.fl.us

It is the bidder’s responsibility to assure that the bid is delivered to the proper place on or before the Bid Due date and time (See Introduction Section 2 Timeline). Bids which for any reason are not so delivered, will not be considered.

27) MODIFICATIONS, RESUBMITTAL AND WITHDRAWAL

Bidders may modify submitted bids at any time prior to the bid due date. Requests for modification of a submitted bid shall be in writing and must be signed by an authorized signatory of the bidder. Upon receipt and acceptance of such a request, the entire bid will be returned to the bidder and not considered unless resubmitted by the due date and time. Bidders may also send a change in a sealed envelope to be opened at the same time as the bid. The ITB number, opening date and time should appear on the envelope of the modified bid.

28) POSTING OF INTENDED DECISION/AWARD

28.1 - General:

The Department’s decision will be posted on the Florida Vendor Information portal, at https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/, on the date in the Timeline, and will remain posted for a period of seventy-two (72) hours. Any bidder who is adversely affected by the Department's recommended award or intended decision must file the following with the Department of Transportation, Clerk of Agency Proceedings, Office of the General Counsel, 605 Suwannee Street, Mail Station 58, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0450:

1. A written notice of protest within seventy-two (72) hours after posting of the Intended Award, (the notice of protest may be Faxed to 850-414-5264), and

2. A formal written protest and protest bond in compliance with Section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, within ten (10) days of the date on which the written notice of protest is filed. At the time of filing the formal written protest, a bond (a cashier’s check or money order may be accepted) payable to the Department must also be submitted in an amount equal to one percent (1%) of the estimated contract amount based on the contract price submitted by the protestor.

Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in Section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes.

28.2 - Inability to Post:

If the Department is unable to post as defined above, the Department will notify all bidders by electronic notification on the Florida Vendor Information portal (see special condition 29.1, above) and/or telephone.

The Department will provide notification of any future posting in a timely manner.

28.3 - Request to Withdraw Bid:

Requests for withdrawal will be considered if received by the Department, in writing, within seventy-two

(72) hours after the bid opening time and date. Requests received in accordance with this provision will be granted by the Department upon proof of the impossibility to perform based upon obvious error on the part of the bidder. Bidders that do not withdraw as stated above will forfeit their bid bond, if applicable.

29) AWARD OF THE CONTRACT

Services will be authorized to begin when the Vendor receives the following document(s), as appropriate, indicating the encumbrance of funds and award of the contract:

A Standard Written Agreement executed by both parties, and a written Notice to Proceed, issued by the Project Manager.

30) RENEWAL

Upon mutual agreement, the Department and the Contract Vendor may renew the Contract for a period that may not exceed 3 years or the term of the original contract, whichever is longer. The renewal must be in writing and signed by both parties, and is subject to the same terms and conditions set forth in the initial contract and any written amendments signed by the parties. Any renewal shall specify the renewal price, as set forth in the solicitation response except that an agency may negotiate lower pricing. Renewal is contingent upon satisfactory performance evaluations and subject to the availability of funds.

31) ATTACHED FORMS TO BE RETURNED

Exhibit B - Bid Sheet Minimum Qualifications Statement Vendor Certification Regarding Scrutinized Companies Lists (Form 375-030-60) Bid Opportunity List Drug-Free Workplace Program Certification (Form 375-040-18) E-Verify Form Affidavit Regarding Labor and Services

32) TERMS AND CONDITIONS

32.1 General Contract Conditions (PUR 1000)

The State of Florida’s General Contract Conditions are outlined in form PUR 1000, which is a downloadable document incorporated into this Invitation to Bid (ITB) by reference. Any terms and conditions set forth in this ITB document take precedence over the PUR 1000 form where applicable.

http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/2933/11777/1000.pdf

The following paragraphs do not apply to this Invitation to Bid:

Paragraph 8(a), Dispute Resolution - PUR 1000 Paragraph 5(l), PRIDE – PUR 1000, when federal funds are utilized.

32.2 General Instructions to Respondents (PUR 1001)

The State of Florida’s General Instructions to Respondents are outlined in form PUR 1001, which is a downloadable document incorporated into this Invitation to Bid (ITB) by reference. Any terms and conditions set forth in this ITB document take precedence over the PUR 1001 form where applicable.

http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/2934/11780/1001.pdf

The following paragraphs do not apply to this Invitation to Bid:

Paragraph 3, Electronic Submission – PUR 1001 Paragraph 4, Terms and Conditions – PUR 1001 Paragraph 5, Questions – PUR 1001

32.3 MFMP Purchase Order Terms and Conditions

All MFMP Purchase Order contracts resulting from this solicitation will include the terms and conditions of this solicitation and the State of Florida’s standardized Purchase Order Terms and Conditions, which can be found at the Department of Management Services website at the following link:

https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/state_purchasing/myfloridamarketplace/mfmp_agency_custo mers/po_terms_conditions

Section 8(B), PRIDE, is not applicable when using federal funds.

33) ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

All responses are subject to the terms and conditions of this solicitation, which, in case of conflict, shall have the following order of precedence listed:

Special Conditions Scope of Services Bid Sheet Standard Written Agreement Appendix I (Terms for Federal Aid Contracts) Instructions to Respondents (PUR 1001) General Conditions (PUR 1000) Introduction Section

34) ANTITRUST VIOLATOR VENDOR LIST

Pursuant to Section 287.137(2)(a), Florida Statutes, a person or an affiliate who has been placed on the antitrust violator vendor list following a conviction or being held civilly liable for an antitrust violation may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply for any new contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity; may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply for a new contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work; may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply on new leases of real property to a public entity; may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a new contract with a public entity; and may not transact new business with a public entity.

35) PROHIBITION AGAINST CONSIDERING SOCIAL, POLITICAL, OR IDEOLOGICAL

INTERESTS IN GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING

Pursuant to Section 287.05701, Florida Statutes, an awarding body may not request documentation of or consider a vendor’s social, political, or ideological interests when determining if the vendor is a responsible vendor, and an awarding body may not give preference to a vendor based on the vendor’s social, political, or ideological interest.

36) CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES OF FOREIGN COUNTRIES OF CONCERN PROHIBITED

The Proposer must submit, with its Proposal, a completed Foreign Country of Concern Attestation (PUR 1355) (Form 6). Form 6 must be completed by an officer or representative of the Bidder on behalf of the Bidder.

37) AFFIDAVIT REGARDING LABOR AND SERVICES

Prior to contract execution, extension or renewal, the Department shall notify the Contract awardee of the need to download, complete, and submit the FDOT form, Affidavit Regarding Labor and Services, No. 375- 030-31. Please have the form signed and notarized and send a scanned copy to the Department. The nongovernmental entity (Contract awardee) must maintain the original copy in accordance with other provisions of this Agreement or Contract, and in accordance with Florida law.

38) LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

The Vendor acknowledges that failure to complete the services by the completion date designated on the contract document may cause the Department to incur damages that, at present are, and upon the occurrence of the failure to timely complete the services may be, difficult to determine. Moreover, the Parties wish to avoid lengthy and expensive litigation relating to failure to complete the services on time.

Therefore, in the event the Vendor fails to complete the authorized services by the completion date designated on the contract document, the Department shall exercise the remedy of liquidated damages against the Vendor, in accordance with Exhibit A - Scope of Services. The Parties agree that if the

Department allows the Vendor to continue and finish the services, or any part of it, after the expiration of the time allowed, that the Department’s action shall in no way act as a waiver on the part of the Department of the liquidated damages due under this contract. The Vendor shall pay said sum to the Department not as a penalty, but as liquidated damages.

BID CHECKLIST

(DOES NOT NEED TO BE RETURNED WITH YOUR BID)

This Checklist is provided as a guideline, only, to assist bidders in the preparation of their bid response.

Included are some important matters that the bidder should check. This checklist is just a guideline, and is not intended to include all matters required by the ITB. Bidders are responsible to read and comply with the ITB in its entirety.

Check off each the following:

____ 1. The “Bid Sheet” has been filled out completely, signed, and enclosed in the bid response.

____ 2. The Federal Employers Identification Number or Social Security Number has been entered in the space provided.

____ 3. “Scrutinized Companies Lists” certification form has been read, signed, and enclosed in the bid response.

____ 4. The Scope of Services section has been thoroughly reviewed for compliance to the bid requirements.

____ 5. The bid prices have been reviewed for accuracy and all price corrections have been initialed in ink.

____ 6. The https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/ website has been checked and any Addendums posted have been completed, signed, and included in the bid response.

____ 7. The bid response must be received, at the location specified, on or before the Bid Due Date and Time designated in the ITB.

____ 8. Electronic Submission of Proposal guidelines laid out in Special Condition 27 are strictly followed.

EXHIBIT “A”

SCOPE OF SERVICES

SIGN WASHING

DESCRIPTION:

This Scope of Services consists of cleaning the sign face to prolong the life of the sign and to improve visibility (“Work”). For purposes of this Scope of Services, the term sign face does not include delineators, overhead signs, or signs located within 25 feet of parked vehicles.

LOCATION OF WORK:

The Work shall be performed on the following state maintained, non-Interstate roads located within the jurisdictional boundaries of Baker, Columbia, Hamilton, Suwannee and Union Counties: SR 47 (US 441), SR10-A (Baya Ave.) SR 247, SR 25 (US41) & (US 441), SR 25-A (US 441), SR 100, SR 18, SR 238, SR 121, SR 16, SR 231, SR 10 (US 90), SR 2, SR 228, SR 6, SR 143, SR 236, SR 51 (US129), SR 249 (US 129), SR 20 (US 27), SR 49 (US129).

CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials and incidentals necessary to perform the Work as specified.

If maintenance of traffic (“MOT”) is required, Contractor shall follow the Standard Index 600 series in the 2025-2026 E-Book Roadway and Traffic Design Standards. Any of these requirements should be included in the Contractor’s submittal for the safety and MOT plan and should be included in the cost of performing the activities of this Contract.

The Contractor shall submit to the Department Engineer a copy of the list of equipment and materials anticipated for use in doing this Work, including the Contractor’s safety and MOT plans. No Work shall commence prior to Contractor’s receipt of the Department Engineer’s written approval.

Each of Contractor’s vehicles will be equipped with high intensity lights with a minimum diameter of six inches (6”). Orange safety vests must be worn by all workers when within fifteen feet (15’) of the edge of travel way. The Contractor shall replace faded vests, as needed.

The Contractor shall provide the Department Engineer or his representative with proposed Work locations each morning, prior to commencing Work for the day.

Any equipment left overnight on the Department’s right-of-way shall be parked as close to the right-of-way line as possible.

Work shall be subject to daily inspections. In the event any area inspected is determined to be unacceptable, such area will be cleaned by Contractor to the Department Engineer’s satisfaction and at no additional expense to the Department.

I.

CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

A. The Contractor must comply with all applicable Rules and Statutes and provide evidence of current and valid insurance coverage, by an insurance company authorized to do business in the State of Florida, naming the Department as an additional insured.

B. The Contractor, at Contractor’s sole cost and expense, shall acquire any necessary permits, licenses, certificates, and entitlements required for the performance of services for any portion of the Agreement and shall provide and submit copies immediately upon request by the Department.

C. The Contractor shall comply with U.S. Department of Transportation and Florida commercial driver’s license (CDL) requirements. The Contractor shall ensure that its personnel maintain current and valid driver’s licenses and appropriate professional or technical certifications and make them available, immediately upon request, for inspection by the Department or their authorized representatives.

II.

DELIVERABLES

The Contractor shall submit all Deliverables in accordance with the Deliverable Schedule below. Deliverables must be approved by the Department’s Project Manager prior to payment to the Contractor. Deliverable due dates may be extended upon written approval granted by the Department’s Project Manager prior to the expiration of the time dictated in the below schedule.

Deliverable Schedule

Cleaning the sign face to prolong the life of the sign and to improve visibility on Primary Roads in Baker, Columbia, Hamilton, Suwannee and Union Counties.

This contract will be for Six (6) complete cycles, or a total panel count of 48,000 panels over the 3-year term in accordance with directives provided by the Department’s Project Manager. Large signs may consist of more than one panel.

III. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

The Department has developed the following Performance Standards which shall be met by the Contractor in performance and delivery of services. The Department reserves the right to impose the liquidated damages indicated below upon the Contractor for failure to comply with the performance standard requirements as set forth in the chart below.

IV. GENERAL PROVISIONS

A. Failure of the Department to insist on the strict performance or compliance with any term or provision of the Agreement on one or more occasion shall not constitute a waiver or relinquishment thereof and all such terms and provisions shall remain in full force and effect unless waived or relinquished by the Department in writing.

B. Should the Department determine that the Contractor under this agreement is unable to assist, perform, or provide adequate services or equipment; the Department reserves the right to utilize additional services or equipment from any available source. The Department also reserves the right to modify the designated limits of responsibility of the Contractor at any time.

C. SUBCONTRACTORS

1. The Contractor shall not assign, pledge or transfer any of the rights, duties and obligations provided in this Agreement without the prior written consent of the Department’s District Secretary or his/her designee. The Department has the sole discretion and authority to grant or deny proposed assignments of this Agreement, with or without cause.

2. Nothing herein shall prevent the Contractor from delegating its duties to subcontractors hereunder, but such delegation shall not release the Contractor from its obligation to perform the Agreement.

Performance Standard Requirement Liquidated Damages to be Imposed

The Department will issue a Work Document for the work to start. Upon issuance of the Work Document, the Contractor shall complete the subject cycle within 45 calendar days.

1% of the total Work Document amount will be assessed for each day beyond the 45th calendar day following issuance of the Work Document until all services required by the Work Document are completed.

V. METHOD OF OPERATION

The recommended Method of Operation for this the Work required by this Agreement is as follows:

1. Spray water and mild detergent (no wax-based solutions) solution on sign face.

2. Brush face with a soft bristle brush.

3. Rinse sign face with clean water.

NOTE: Pressure washing is not permitted.

VI. BASIS OF PAYMENT

This Contract will include two Contract Work cycles expected to occur approximately six months apart. Payment will be made to the Contractor at the Contract unit price for each cycle, for signs cleaned in accordance with the Scope of Services. Payment for full compensation shall include all labor, material, equipment and incidentals necessary to perform the Work as specified.

Payment shall be made following completion of each cycle.

SUMMARY OF ESTIMATED QUANTITIES (per cycle):

COUNTY UNIT PRIMARY

Baker Panel 820

Columbia Panel 3,788

Hamilton Panel 990

Suwannee Panel 1,642

Union Panel 760

Estimated Panels Per Cycle

8,000

NOTE: Estimated quantities are to aid in the bid process only. The Department does not guarantee any maximum or minimum quantity, any range of quantities, or the exact quantities shown for bid item. This contract has Six Cycles.

EXHIBIT “B”

PRICE SHEET

SIGNS TO BE WASHED ON THE STATE MAINTAINED, NON-INTERSTATE

ROADS IN BAKER, COLUMBIA, HAMILTON, SUWANNEE AND UNION

COUNTIES AS SHOWN IN THE SCOPE OF SERVICES.

Estimated 8,000 panels per each cycle, with two cycles to be performed for this Contract.

Payment will be made only for those panels that are cleaned in accordance with the Scope of Services and terms and conditions of this Contract.

$___________________ X Six (6) Cycles = $_________________ (Each Cycle) (Lump Sum Total)

COMPANY NAME: ____________________________________________________

ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________

CITY, STATE, ZIP: _______________________________________________________

PHONE: _______________________________ FAX: ____________________________

F.E.I.D. NUMBER: _______________________________________________________

SIGNATURE:____________________________________________________________

TITLE:_________________________________________________________________

THE DEPARTMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS

Services to be performed under this term Agreement shall be completed during appropriate fiscal years as directed by work documents. This Contract has a term of three (3) years with a renewal option if mutually agreed to by the Department and the Contractor, subject to the same terms and conditions set forth in the original agreement. Subject to the availability of funds.

DRAFT

EXHIBIT “C”

METHOD OF COMPENSATION

1.0 PURPOSE

This Exhibit defines the limits and method of compensation to be made to the Contractor for services set forth on Page 1, services and the method by which payments shall be made.

2.0 COMPENSATION

For the satisfactory performance of services detailed in the Scope of Services, the Contractor shall be paid up to a Maximum Amount of $____________ not to exceed $____________ for the original Three (3) year term.

Payment will be made to the Contractor at the Contract unit price for each cycle as detailed on the Bid Price Page, for the satisfactory performance of the Scope of Services. Payment for full compensation shall include all labor, material, equipment and incidentals necessary to perform the work as specified.

3.0 PROGRESS PAYMENTS

The Contractor shall submit an invoice to the Department upon completion of each cycle, in a format acceptable to the Department.

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PROCUREMENT

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

TERMS FOR FEDERAL AID CONTRACTS (APPENDIX I):

CONTRACT (Purchase Order) #

During the performance of this Agreement, the contractor, for itself, its assignees and successors in interest (hereinafter referred to as the “Contractor”) agrees as follows:

A. It is understood and agreed that all rights of the Florida Department of Transportation (“Department”) relating to inspection, review, approval, patents, copyrights, and audit of the work, tracing, plans, specifications, maps, data, and cost records relating to this Agreement shall also be reserved and held by authorized representatives of the United States of America.

B. It is understood and agreed that, in order to permit federal participation, no supplemental agreement of any nature may be entered into by the parties hereto with regard to the work to be performed hereunder without the approval of U.S. Department of Transportation (hereinafter “USDOT”), notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement.

C. Compliance with Regulations: The Contractor shall comply with the regulations related to nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the USDOT, Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 21, as they may be amended from time to time, (hereinafter referred to as the “Regulations”), which are herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this Agreement.

D. Nondiscrimination: The Contractor, with regard to the work performed during this Agreement, shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion or family status in the selection and retention of subcontractors, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment.

The Contractor shall not participate either directly or indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by section

21.5 of the Regulations, including employment practices when the Agreement covers a program set forth in Appendix B of the Regulations.

E. Solicitations for Subcontractors, including Procurements of Materials and Equipment: In all solicitations made by the Contractor, either by competitive bidding or negotiation for work to be performed under a subcontract, including procurements of materials or leases of equipment, each potential subcontractor or supplier shall be notified by the Contractor of the Contractor’s obligations under this Agreement and the Regulations related to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion or family status.

F. Information and Reports: The Contractor shall provide all information and reports required by the Regulations or directives issued pursuant thereto, and shall permit access to its books, records, accounts, other sources of information, and its facilities as may be determined by the Department, the Federal Highway Administration, Federal Transit Administration, Federal Aviation Administration, U.S.