Furnish And Install Propane Generator for Baker County Fire Rescue Headquarters 2026-09.pdf

Baker County, Florida

INVITATION FOR BIDS

Furnish And Install Propane Generator for Baker County Fire

Rescue Headquarters

RFP# 2026-09

Issued By:

BAKER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

55 N. 3rd St.

Macclenny, FL 32063

(904) 259-3613

Website: http://www.bakercountyfl.org

Date of Issue: July 30, 2026 Due Date/Time for Receipt of Bids:

August 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM website:%20http://www.bakercountyfl.org

Baker County, Florida

Furnish And Install Propane Generator for Baker County Fire Rescue

Headquarters

BID# 2026-09

Table of Contents

Summary Page

Section 1.................................................................................................. Bidder Instructions

Section 2........................................................................................ Bid Submittals and Forms

• Bid Form

• Bidder Qualifications and References

• Sworn Statement

Section 3............................................................................. Scope of Work and Specifications

Section 4....................................................................................................Special Provisions

Furnish And Install Propane Generator for Baker County Fire Rescue Headquarters

RFP # 2026-09

INVITATION TO BID

Furnish And Install Propane Generator for Baker County Fire Rescue Headquarters

The Baker County Board of County Commissioners is seeking sealed bids from qualified General or

Electrical contractors to provide labor, materials, supplies, services, etc to provide and install a first-time generator set for the Baker County Fire Rescue Headquarters, located at 1190 West Macclenny Ave, Macclenny FL 32063. The proposed generator plan must be approved by the Baker County, County

Manager, and Fire Chief prior to commencement of work.

The County is seeking a lump sum price for a turn-key project. Estimated cost of project $70,000.00-80,000.00.

MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held on August 13, 2026, at, 10:00a.m. local time. Bidders are required to attend to be eligible to bid on the project unless previously attended this year, Bids #2026-06 or #2026-08. This project requires Performance and Bid Bonds to be provided. This meeting will be held at Baker County Administration Offices located at 55 North

Third Street, Macclenny, FL 32063.

Bid will be received until 3:00 p.m., August 27, 2026, in the Office of the County Manager, Baker County

Board of Commissioners, 55 N. 3rd Street, Macclenny FL 32063. Bid MUST have the respondent's name and mailing address clearly shown on the outside of the envelope or package when submitted. Submit two (2) copies of your bid in a sealed envelope or similar package marked “GENERATOR FOR FIRE

RESCUE HEADQUARTERS” on the front of the envelope.

The deadline to submit questions is August 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Questions shall be submitted in writing to Sara Little, County Manager at sara.little@bakercountyfl.org. All answers will be issued in writing via addendum on the County’s website.

Bids will be opened and respondents announced at 3:00 P.M. local time, or as soon thereafter as practical, on August 27, 2026, in the Baker County Administrative offices, 55 N. 3rd Street, Macclenny FL 32063.

The bid opening is open to the public.

Bid information may be obtained on-line at http://www.bakercountyfl.org/purchasing

The County reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to reject any or all Bids, to cancel or withdraw this solicitation at any time and waive any irregularities in the Solicitation process. No faxed

Proposals will be accepted.

Additional information may be obtained from:

Baker County Board of County Commissioners

55 N. 3rd St.

Macclenny, FL 32063

Website: http://www.bakercountyfl.org/purchasing

BAKER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, FLORIDA

Sara Little

County Manager mailto:sara.little@bakercountyfl.org http://www.bakercountyfl.org/purchasing website:%20http://www.bakercountyfl.org

Generator for Fire Rescue Headquarters

SECTION 1 – BIDDER INSTRUCTIONS

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1. Submittal Location & Deadline. Bids must be submitted to the Baker County

Administration Office at 55 N. 3rd Street, Macclenny FL 32063 by 3:00 PM on

August 27 , 2026 . Bids will be time stamped upon receipt. Bids submitted by fax, e-mail, or telephone will not be accepted. Late bids shall not be accepted.

2. Submittal Envelope. Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope or box clearly marked “BID # 2026-09 Generator for Fire Rescue

Headquarters”. Bidder shall write its name on the outside of the envelope.

3. Valid Term. Bids shall be valid for no less than 60 days from the submittal deadline.

4. Rejection. The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids at any time and for any 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 which 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 may be rejected at the at the sole discretion of the County.

5. Response Form. Bids shall be made only on the form included in this packet. Bid forms shall be signed by the owner or other authorized individual.

6. ITEMS THAT MUST BE INCLUDED WITH BID:

a. An itemized cost sheet that identifies the cost of each item.

b. Completed Bid Response Form

c. Evidence that the bidder is qualified to transact business in the State of Florida.

d. A copy of bidder’s Contractor’s License

e. Current “ACORD” insurance certificate with at least

$1,000,000 in coverage per incident including worker’s comp certificate or a photocopy of state certificate of exemption from Worker’s Compensation.

f. Bid Bond. A cashier’s check or bid bond equal to 5% of the total price for the work proposed must be included with each bid. Checks or bonds must be made payable to

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“Baker County”. The calculation for the bid bond should be based on the total price as indicated on the Bid Response

Form.

g. Bidder references using forms under Bidder’s Qualification and References

h. Completed form “SWORN STATEMENT UNDER SECTION

287.133(3)(A), FLORIDA STATUTES, ON PUBLIC ENTITY

CRIMES.”

7. Bid Bond. A cashier’s check or bid bond equal to 5% of the total price for the work proposed must be included with each bid. Checks or bonds must be made payable to “Baker County”.

8. Number of Copies. Bids shall be submitted in the following formats

a. Two (2) paper copies of all required forms and documents, and;

b. One electronic copy of all required forms and documents. (PDF on a CD or Thumb Drive)

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

10. 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 a subsequent Contract with the County.

11. Familiarity with Project Area. Prior to 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 acknowledgement that they are fully familiar with the service area.

12. Fill-In Required Forms & Seal Envelope. Bidders must accurately and completely fill-in all required bid forms included in this packet. Bidder shall submit all documents listed in this Invitation for Bids. Authorized signatures must be included on forms/documents. Incomplete or missing forms/documents may result in rejection of the bid.

13. 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.

SECTION 2 – BID SUBMITTALS AND FORMS

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Generator for Courthouse

BID # 2018-___

14. Project Owner. Baker County Board of County Commissioners owns this project.

The County Manager or designee is the County’s authorized representative on this project.

15. Verification of Bidder’s Capability. The County will verify Bidder’s ability to complete the work specified in this bid. The County may, at its sole discretion, determine Bidder’s capacity to perform this contract 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.

16. Award. County personnel will evaluate the bids. Determination of the lowest responsive and responsible bid may be made on the basis of the base bid.

County staff will recommend the lowest responsive and responsible bid to the County Commission. The County Commission makes the final decision regarding award or rejection of bids.

The County 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.

17. Local Preference. Local preference will be given to the lowest responsive and responsible Local Business when its bid or quote is within five percent (5%) of and does not exceed by more than $250,000.

Vendors desiring to receive preference as a Local Business shall be required to affirmatively state and provide documentation as set forth in the solicitation or as requested by the County in support of their status as a Local Business. Any business entity that fails to submit sufficient documentation as requested by the County shall not be granted local preference.

• “Local Business” means an individual entity whose primary residence is within Baker

County, Florida;

• A partnership entity whose principals are all residents of Baker County, Florida; or

• A Florida corporation or other business entity whose principal place of business is within Baker County, Florida, or which maintains a full-time business office open to the public within Baker County, Florida, and at least one of its officers or directors or shareholders is a

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resident of Baker County, Florida.

In the event more than one vendor is entitled to Local Business preference, said vendors shall be rated on a scale from one to ten (one being the lowest and ten being the highest score) based factors listed in the Baker County Purchasing Policies and Procedures Manual (11-15-16):

18. Protest procedure. Any bidder or proposer who is allegedly aggrieved in connection with the issuance of the County’s recommendation and intent to make a competitive award of a contract may protest to the County Manager in accordance with the Baker County Purchasing Policies and Procedures Manual

(11-15-16).

19. Waiver of Irregularities. The County may waive informalities or irregularities that in the County’s opinion do not materially affect a bid.

20. Notice of Award. When the bid award is scheduled for Commission action, the County shall post a Notice of Intent to Award to the County’s website.

The County shall notify the selected bidder (if any) in writing following County

Commission action on the staff recommendation.

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 fourteen calendar days after the

County sends the documents to the selected bidder. Once the County receives the signed Contract and all other required documents back from the selected bidder, then the County’s authorized representative will sign the

Contract.

Failure to sign and return the Contract and all other required documents within 14 days may result in the County 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

County may then select another bidder to perform the work or provide the goods/services specified in this bid.

22. Notice to Proceed. Following Contract signing by the County, the County will issue a formal “Notice to Proceed” in writing to the Contractor. The

Contractor’s bid bond will subsequently be returned along with a formal

Notice to Proceed.

If the Contractor begins work before receiving the Notice to Proceed, then the County may stop work on the project, may require the work to be redone at the Contractor’s expense and without additional compensation from the

County, or both. The County also may revoke the project award and select another

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bidder to perform the work.

23. Revocation of Award. If the County discovers that the Contractor has misrepresented anything in their bid or that the Contractor – in the County’s opinion – is no longer reasonably capable of performing the work as bid, then the County may revoke the award at any time before issuing the formal Notice to Proceed. The County will issue the revocation in writing.

24. Bid Interpretations. The County has the right to define and interpret bid terms, specifications, and conditions.

25. Changes or Modifications. The County 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 County. 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 County assumes no responsibility for any additional costs for work not specifically authorized by an executed change order.

26. Pre Bid - Site Visit. Each Bidder shall attend the Pre-bid site visit to fully acquaint itself with conditions relating to construction and labor so that the

Bidder may fully understand facilities, difficulties and restrictions attending the execution of work under this Contract. Attendance is mandatory unless bidder had previously attended this year, Bids #2026-06 or #2026-08. The date of the Pre-bid site visit is provided at the beginning of this bid document.

27. Conditions of Performance. Bidders are required to inform themselves fully of the conditions relating to 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.

28. Indefinite Quantity. The quantities of goods and services specified herein are estimates only and are not purchased by the resulting contract. Delivery or performance shall be as authorized by purchase or approved change orders in accordance with the terms of the resulting contract. The County may issue orders

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requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.

29. Contract Documents. After award of bid by the Baker County Board of

Commissioners, The Bidder shall review and understand the Construction

Contract between the Bidder and the County. 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 clearly titled “Additional

Terms/Modifications”.

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

31. 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.

a. Insurance and bonds shall be countersigned by an agent licensed to do business in the State of Florida.

b. 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:

i. Financial Strength Rating of “A”.

32. 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 in excess of

$25,000 for a period of 36 months following the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list.

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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.

33. Other Forms & Documents. Bidders are responsible for reviewing and understanding all plans, photos, specifications, forms or other documents associated with the project described in this bid. Submittal of a bid shall serve as bidder’s acknowledgement that it has reviewed and understood all such documents.

34. Indemnification. The County cannot indemnify bidders.

35. All-Inclusive Cost. The bid shall include all expenses necessary to complete the project or provide the services described in this Invitation for Bids. If selected by the County, the Bidder must pay applicable sales tax on any goods or services it purchases. The County is exempt from paying federal and state taxes, including sales tax. The County’s sales tax exemption is not assignable and cannot be applied toward items the Contractor purchases, regardless of whether Contractor transfers those items to the County.

36. Bid Preparation & Submittal Expenses. The County 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.

37. Legal Requirements. Bidders are required to comply with all provisions of federal, state, county and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations that are applicable to the services being solicited in this bid. A bidder’s 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 County.

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38. Public Records. Bidders understand that Florida has a broad public records law, and that documents in the possession of the County can only be maintained confidential to the extent allowed under the Florida Public Records

Act, Florida Statute 119.

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SECTION 2 – BID RESPONSE AND FORMS

Pursuant to and in compliance with your Invitation to Bid, Instruction to Bidders, the fixed

Price Construction Contract between Owner and Contractor, Special Conditions and other documents related thereto, the undersigned does hereby propose to furnish all labor, materials and other equipment necessary to complete the work as specified herein. All work is to be performed in accordance with federal, State, and local codes, standards and provisions , complete and ready to use; as required by and in strict accordance with the contract documents, specifications, drawings and all addenda, if any issued prior to the date of this proposal at the price listed herein as follows:

BID PRICE SHEET

Furnish & Install Generator at Baker County Fire Rescue Headquarters

Company Name:

Address: _ __________________________________________________________

Contact Name: :_ ______________________________________

Phone Number:_ ______________________________________

E-mail (if applicable):_ _____________________________________________

Total Bid Price....................................................................................$

Bid Price in Words:

Brand/Model Generator proposed _________________________________________

Brand/Model Fuel Tank proposed _________________________________________

Brand/Model ATS proposed ______________________________________________

Authorized Signature:

Date:_

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THE FOLLOWING SECTION MUST BE COMPLETED BY ALL BIDDERS:

Bidder Name:

NOTE: BIDDER NAME MUST MATCH LEGAL NAME ASSIGNED TO TIN NUMBER.

TIN#: D-U-N-S® #

(Street No. or P.O. Box Number) (Street Name) (City)

(County) (State) (Zip Code)

Contact Person:

Phone Number: Fax Number:

Email Address:

EMERGENCY CONTACT

Emergency Contact Person:

Telephone Number: Cell Phone Number:

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ADDENDA

The Bidder shall acknowledge receipt of any addenda issued to this solicitation by completing the blocks below or by completion of the applicable information on the addendum and returning it not later than the date and time for receipt of the bid. Failure to acknowledge an addendum that has a material impact on this solicitation may negatively impact the responsiveness of your bid. Material impacts include but are not limited to changes to specifications, scope of work, delivery time, performance period, quantities, bonds, letters of credit, insurance, or qualifications.

Addendum No. , Date_ Addendum No. , Date_

Addendum No. , Date_ Addendum No. , Date_

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BIDDER’S QUALIFICATIONS AND REFERENCES

Bidder shall identify experience as the Contractor of record in the construction or modification of 3 similar projects completed during the previous 3 years in Florida. If firm is less than 3 years in existence, references could include similar projects performed by the principal(s) of the firm within the last 3 years.

Reference #1

Organization Name:

Location (City, State):

Contact Name:

Telephone: Date Service Began:

Email: Date Service Ended:

Description of Service:

Reference #2

Organization Name:

Location (City, State):

Contact Name:

Telephone: Date Service Began:

Email: Date Service Ended:

Description of Service:

Reference #3

Organization Name:

Location (City, State):

Contact Name:

Telephone: Date Service Began:

Email: Date Service Ended:

Description of Service:

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SECTION 00401

BID BOND

1. KNOW ALL PERSONS that we, as

Principal, and as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto Baker County Board of County Commissioners, (hereafter called the ("Owner") in the penal sum of ___________________________dollars ($ ), (5% of the Total Base Bid) as hereinafter set forth and for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made we bind ourselves, our executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, by these presents;

2. The Principal has submitted a proposal to the Owner for the project known as the

Furnish & Install Generator at Baker County Fire Rescue Headquarters, BID # 2026-**_.

3. The condition of this obligation is such that if the Owner shall accept the proposal of the Principal, and

(a) the Principal shall execute such contract documents, if any, as may be required by the terms of the bid and give such Contractor's bond or bonds for the performance of the contract and for the prompt payment of labor and material furnished for the project as may be specified in the proposal or

(b) in the event of the failure of the Principal to execute such contract documents, if any, and give such Contractor's bond or bonds, if the Principal shall pay to the

Owner the difference, not to exceed the penal sum hereof between the amount specified in the proposal and such larger amount for which the Owner may in good faith contract with another party to complete the project, then this obligation shall be void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect.

4. Surety waives notice of and any and all defenses based on or arising out of any time extension to issue Notice of Award agreed to in writing by Owner and Bidder, provided that the total time for issuing Notice of Award including extensions shall not in the aggregate exceed 120 days from Bid Due Date without Surety's written consent.

5. Any suit or action under this Bond shall be commenced only in a court of competent jurisdiction located in the county and state in which the Project is located.

6. Surety shall cause to be attached to this Bond a current and effective Power of

Attorney evidencing the authority of the officer, agent or representative who executed this Bond on behalf of Surety to execute, seal and deliver such Bond and bind the Surety thereby.

7. This Bond is intended to conform to all applicable statutory requirements. Any applicable requirement of any applicable statute that has been omitted from this Bond shall be deemed to be included herein as if set forth at length. If any provision of this Bond conflicts with any applicable provision of any applicable statute, then the provision of said statute shall govern and the remainder of this Bond that is not in conflict therewith shall continue in full force and effect.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have caused this instrument to be executed and their respective corporate seals to be affixed and attested by their duly authorized representatives this day of ,20 .

(Seal) Principal

ATTEST: By

Secretary Title

Surety (Seal)

ATTEST: By

Secretary Title

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SWORN STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 287.133(3)(a), FLORIDA STATUTES, ON PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES

THIS FORM MUST BE SIGNED AND SWORN TO IN THE PRESENCE OF A NOTARY PUBLIC OR

OTHER OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED TO ADMINISTER OATHS.

1. This sworn statement is submitted with Bid, Proposal, or Contract No.

for

[print name of the public entity]

2. This sworn statement is submitted by

[print individual's name and title] for

[print name of entity submitting sworn statement] whose business address is and (if applicable) its Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) is

(If the entity has no FEIN, include the Social Security Number of the individual signing this sworn statement: .)

3. I understand that a "public entity crime" as defined in Paragraph 287.133 (1)(g), Florida

Statutes means a violation of any state or federal law by a person with respect to and directly related to the transaction of business with any public entity in Florida or with an agency or political subdivision of any other state or of the United States, including, but not limited to, any Proposal or Contract for goods or services to be provided to any public entity or an agency or political subdivision involving antitrust, fraud, theft, bribery, collusion, racketeering, conspiracy, or material misrepresentation.

4. I understand that "convicted" or "conviction" as defined in Paragraph 287.133 (1)(b), Florida Statutes, means a finding of guilt or a conviction of a public entity crime, with or without an adjudication of guilt, in any federal or state trial court of record relating to charges brought by indictment of information after July 1, 1989, as a result of a jury verdict, nonjury trial, or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.

5. I understand that an "affiliate" as defined in Paragraph 287.133(1)(a), Florida Statutes, means:

a. Predecessor or successor of a person convicted of a public entity crime; or

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b. An entity under the control of any natural person who is active in the management of the entity and who has been convicted of a public entity crime.

c. Those officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, and agents who are active in the management of an affiliate. The Ownership by one person of shares constituting a controlling interest in another person, or a pooling of equipment or income among persons when not for fair market value under an arm's length agreement, shall be a prima facie case that one person controls another person. A person who knowingly enters into a joint venture with a person who has been convicted of a public entity crime in Florida during the preceding 36 months shall be considered an affiliate.

6. Based on information and belief, the statement which I have marked below is true in relation to the entity submitting this sworn statement. [Check the one statement that applies.]

Neither the entity submitting this sworn statement, nor any of its officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, or agents who are active in management of the entity, nor any affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted of a public entity crime subsequent to July 1, 1989.

The entity submitting this sworn statement, or one or more of its officers, directors, the management of the entity or an affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted of a public entity crime subsequent to July 1, 1989.

The entity submitting this sworn statement, or one or more of its officers, directors, the management of the Bidder or Vendor (Bidder) or any affiliate of the Bidder or Vendor

(Bidder) has been charged with and convicted of a public entity crime subsequent to July

1, 1989, AND (Please indicate which additional statement applies):

There has been a proceeding before a Hearing Officer of the State of

Florida, Division of Administrative Hearings. The Final Order entered by the Hearing

Officer did not place the person or affiliate on the convicted vendor list. [Attach a copy of the final order]

The person or affiliate was placed on the convicted vendor list. There has been a subsequent proceeding before a hearing officer determined that it was in the public interest to remove the person or affiliate from the convicted vendor list.

(Please attach a copy of the final order).

The person or affiliate has not been placed on the convicted vendor list.

(Please describe any action taken by or pending with the Department of General Services).

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[Signature] [Date]

STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF

PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, who, after first being sworn by me, affixed his/her signature in the space

[Name] provided above on this day of , 20 .

Notary Public My commission expires

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PERFORMANCE BOND

Surety’s Bond No.

BID 2026-09 Furnish & Install Generator for Baker County Fire Rescue Headquarters

Contractor (Principal):

Name:

Address:

Phone ( )

Surety:

Name:

Address:

Phone ( )

Owner:

County Manager

Baker County Board of

Commissioners

55 N. 3rd Street

Macclenny FL 32063

BY THIS BOND, We , as Principal and , a Corporation, as Surety, are bound to the Baker County Board of County Commissioners, a Florida Municipal

Corporation, herein called Owner, in the sum of $ for payment of which we bind

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THE CONDITION OF THIS BOND is that if Principal:

1. Performs the contract dated , 20 , between Principal and Owner for construction of

, the contract being made a part of this bond by reference, at the times and in the manner prescribed in the contract; and

2. Promptly makes payments to all claimants, as defined in Section 255.05(1), Florida

Statutes, supplying Principal with labor, materials, or supplies, used directly or indirectly by

Principal in the prosecution of the work provided for in the contract; and

3. Pays Owner all losses and damages, including, but not limited to, delay damages, and all expenses, costs, and attorney’s fees, including appellate proceedings, that Owner sustains because of a default by Principal under the contract; and

4. Performs the guarantee of all work and materials furnished under the contract for the time specified in the contract, then this bond is void; otherwise it remains in full force.

Any action instituted by a claimant under this bond for payment must be in accordance with the notice and time limitation provisions in Section 255.05(2), Florida Statutes.

Any changes in or under the contract documents and compliance or noncompliance with any formalities connected with the contract or the changes does not affect Surety’s obligation under this bond.

DATED ON , 20 .

WITNESSES:

Name of Principal

By:

Print name:

Title:

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Print name:

Print name: Name of Surety

By:

Print name: Attorney-in-fact*

*(As Attorney in Fact) attach Power of Attorney and Current Certificate with Original Signature

SECTION 3 – SCOPE OF WORK AND SPECIFICATIONS

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Scope of Work Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and supervision necessary to furnish and install a propane generator set at the Baker County Fire Rescue Headquarters, 1190 West Macclenny Avenue, Macclenny, FL 32063. The installation of the manufacturer’s most current product specified below (or equal).

Specifications

1.1 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The Respondent must meet the following minimum qualifications:

A. The Respondent shall be a Licensed General or Electrical Contractor in the State of Florida. Contractors shall have a minimum of five years of experience installing commercial generators.

B. The Respondent must demonstrate experience in the construction and management of three (3) similar projects in terms of size and scope for pre-qualification.

C. The Respondent must be able to meet the required insurance, bonding, and permitting requirements of the project.

1.2 EXTENT OF WORK

Turnkey purchase and installation of a brand-new generator (30kw and alternative 50kw sized generator), fuel tank, with an automated transfer switch (ATS), and two 120 gallon propane tanks with electrical connections. The generator will power the entire main facility, including the attached crew quarters and fuel site. and two auxiliary buildings. Any brand names are mentioned to demonstrate minimum quality standards. The County will consider any brand that meets the quality and performance standards of the brand mentioned.

1) One new (unused) 30 kw minimum propane generator. Generac 100 kw, 3 phase, 208 volt.

• Rated Standby

• EMCP Control Panel-shutdowns include low oil pressure, high coolant temperature, overspeed, overcrank.

• UL2200 listed Generator.

• Remote Annunciator

• Integrated voltage regulator

• 400-amp 100% rated breaker

• Shunt Trip & Auxiliary Contact

• Anti-condensation Heater

• Low Coolant Temperature Alarm

• Lead Acid Battery

• Factory Level 1 Polyester Powder Coated Treated Steel Sound Attenuated Enclosure

• 2 Year Factory Warranty

• Startup

2 Hour Resistive Load Bank Testing included.

1) Remove and dispose of current(non-functioning) generator in place.

2) Install any necessary concrete pad additions adjacent to the Fire Rescue Headquarters to serve as a resting place for the new generator.

3) Anchor the new generator to existing concrete pad.

4) Install new 400-amp service rated ATS and provide control wiring to the generator.

5) Provide and install a new 400-amp panel to provide for circuits that are to be generator backed up.

The minimum required circuits to be included in the 400-amp panel are:

• The feeder to panels in Administration and Crew sides of the building.

• Fuel Site on Property

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• Two Auxiliary Buildings

6) Provide and install a new 400-amp breaker in the main distribution switchboard to serve power to the new 400-amp panel.

7) 1000-gal Propane Tank installed in replacement of current 2–120-gal propane tanks, utilizing current setup. Including all testing of current propane lines, ensuring compliance with current NFPA regulations, and replacement of propane lines if necessary.

8) Generac 400 Amp Automatic Transfer Switch

• 400 Amp, 208/120volt, 3 poles

9) Provide and install all conduit and cabling for a complete generator backed up system.

1.1 JOB SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS

A. Contractor’s bid price shall include all fees and permits associated with the above scope of work.

B. Contractor shall be responsible for any materials left overnight at the job site.

C. The County will conduct any shrubbery removal to provide for an area to install the concrete pad.

D. The contractor shall adequately protect building, paved areas, vehicles, service drives, lawn, shrubs, trees, etc. from damage while performing the required work. The contractor shall repair or be responsible for costs to repair all property damaged during the roofing application.

E. During the contractor's performance of the work, the building will continue to be open to the public. The contractor shall take precautions to prevent the spread of dust and debris, particularly where such material may sift into the building. If necessary, the contractor shall provide labor and materials to construct, maintain and remove temporary enclosures to prevent dust or debris in the construction area(s) from entering the remainder of the building.

F. The contractor shall protect against fire and flame spread. Maintain proper and adequate fire extinguishers on site at all times during construction.

G. The contractor shall remove all traces of piled bulk materials and return the job site to its original condition upon completion of the work.

1.2 WARRANTY:

Equipment shall have minimum of 2-year factory warranty on all equipment.

1.3 CLEAN UP:

Perform daily clean-up to collect all wrappings, empty containers, paper, and other debris from the project site.

Upon completion, all debris must be disposed of in a legally acceptable manner. All debris storage and removal are the responsibility of the awarded contractor.

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1.4 PROTECTION:

A. Protect installed products until completion of project.

B. Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products before Substantial Completion.

1.5 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. Safety shall be the responsibility of the contractor. All related personnel shall be instructed daily to be mindful of the full-time requirement to maintain a safe environment for the facility's occupants, including staff, visitors, customers, and the occurrence of the general public on or near the site.

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SECTION 4 SPECIAL PROVISIONS

1. Substitutions

Unless otherwise stated, reference in the specifications to any article, device, product, materials, fixture, form, or type of construction, etc., by name, make or catalogue number, shall be interpreted as establishing a standard of quality and shall not be construed as limiting competition. The determination of whether any 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.

2. Patents

The Contractor shall hold and save the Owner and his 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. Use of Premises

3.1 The Contractor shall confine his apparatus, storage of materials, and construction operations to such limits as may be directed by the Owner and shall not unreasonably encumber the premises with his materials. Any damage done to public or private property shall be repaired at the Contractor’s expense to the preconstruction condition or better. It is mandatory that a preconstruction video be made to determine actual preconstruction conditions should a dispute arise. Be sure to note address, type of sod, any existing damage and show these items on the video.

3.2 The Contractor shall not load or permit any part of any structure to be loaded to such an extent as to endanger its safety.

3.3 The Contractor shall provide and maintain at his own expense, in a sanitary condition, such accommodations for the use of his employees as is necessary to comply with the requirements and regulations of the State Department of

Environmental Regulation and Health Department. He shall commit no public nuisance.

4. Overtime Work by Owner’s Employees

Where the Contractor elects to work on a Saturday, Sunday or other 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

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the Owner for the full amount of the straight time plus overtime costs for Owner’s employees 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 $35 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 County

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:

1. New Year’s Day

2. Martin Luther King Day

3. Good Friday

4. Memorial Day

5. Independence Day

6. Labor Day

7. Veteran’s Day

8. Thanksgiving Day

9. Day after Thanksgiving

10. Christmas Day

11. Day After Christmas Day

8. 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.

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Contractor's Insurance: The contractor shall not commence any work in connection with this

Agreement until he has obtained all of the following types of insurance and such insurance has been approved by the County, nor shall the Contractor allow any subcontractor to commence work on his subcontract until all similar insurance required of the subcontractor has been so obtained and approved. All insurance policies shall be with Insurers qualified and doing business in Florida.

B. Worker's Compensation Insurance: The Contractor shall take out and maintain, during the life of this Agreement, Worker's Compensation Insurance for all of the Contractor's employees connected with the work of this project and, in case any work is sublet, the Contractor shall require the subcontractor similarly to provide Worker's Compensation Insurance for all of the latter's employees, unless such employees are covered by the protection afforded by the

Contractor. Such insurance shall comply fully with the Florida Worker's Compensation Law, Chapter 440, Florida Statutes. In case any class of employees engaged in hazardous work under this contract at the site of the project is not protected under the Workmen's Compensation statute, the Contractor shall provide, and cause each subcontractor to Provide, adequate insurance, satisfactory to the County, for the protection of his employees not otherwise protected.

C. Contractor's Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance: The Contractor shall take out and maintain during the life of this Agreement COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL LIABILITY, COMPREHENSIVE

AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY, CONTRACTUAL LIABILITY AND PRODUCTS AND COMPLETED OPERATIONS

LIABILITY INSURANCE. These Policies shall protect him from claims for damage for personal injury, including accidental death, as well as claims for property damages, which may arise from operations under this Agreement whether such operations are by himself or by anyone directly, or indirectly employed by him. The amounts of such insurance shall be the minimum limits as follows:

1) Bodily Injury Liability: $1,000,000/claimant

$2,000,000/occurrence

2) Personal Injury Liability: $1,000,000/claimant

$2,000,000/occurrence

3) Automobile Bodily Injury $1,000,000 & Property Damage Liability

4) Property Damage Liability $1,000,000/claimant (other than automobile) $2,000,000/occurrence

Indemnification Rider: The Contractor’s Liability Policy shall provide a “Hold Harmless” rider to cover the provision of Article 3.18 of the referenced AIA General Conditions.