Downtown_Riverfront_Lighting-power-details_plan.PDF

The file "Downtown_Riverfront_Lighting-power-details_plan.PDF" is associated with the City of Fort Myers' Invitation to Bid (ITB 25-004) for Downtown Basin Repairs, a project focused on infrastructure restoration following Hurricane Ian damage. The solicitation seeks qualified contractors to complete comprehensive repairs, including replacing 37 10-foot handrail sections, repairing seven storm-damaged stanchions, addressing seawall cap damage, replacing electrical panels, and restoring lighting and sound systems. The pre-submittal meeting is scheduled for January 7, 2025, with bid submissions due by February 3, 2025, at 2:00 pm. The contract term is anticipated to be 150 calendar days for substantial completion and 180 calendar days for final completion, with proposed City Council approval on February 17, 2025.

The project is partially funded by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds, introducing additional regulatory requirements, including Build America, Buy America (BABA) certification and Davis-Bacon Act wage standards. There is a 15% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation goal, and minority-owned businesses are encouraged to participate. The bid includes a $10,000 contingency line item and an alternate for repairing 41 additional stanchions. Contractors must demonstrate three consecutive years of business operation, hold necessary Florida licenses, and complete various affidavits, including a Human Trafficking Affidavit and a Local Preference Affidavit. Bids will be evaluated based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with potential additional scrutiny of contractor qualifications.