[H]_CSX_Railroad_TROE_Location.pdf

This is an engineering plan document and associated invitation for bids (IFB) issued by the City of Plant City, Florida, acting as the pass-through entity for Hillsborough County, for the North Woodrow Wilson Street Sidewalk Improvements project. The project encompasses construction of approximately 2,833 square feet of new five-foot-wide concrete sidewalk, 259 square feet of new driveways, 511 linear feet of 18-inch storm drain piping, and replacement of 143 linear feet of 12-inch ductile iron potable water main with associated appurtenances on the east side of North Woodrow Wilson Street extending from West Lowry Avenue to the CSX railroad. Additional work includes flexible paving, grading, drainage improvements, traffic control, signage installation, tree removal, and sodding. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at City Commission Chambers, 302 West Reynolds Street, Plant City, Florida 33563. Written questions must be submitted by Monday, April 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., and sealed bids are due Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. via the City's OpenGov E-Procurement Portal. Substantial completion is required within 90 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, with work commencing within 14 calendar days thereafter.

The project is funded through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) monies administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three years' documented experience in asphalt paving, drainage structures, concrete work, grading, and utility works, providing evidence of three similar completed projects. The contract requires prevailing wage compliance under the Davis-Bacon Act with rates ranging from $14.00 to $33.61 per hour for base wages plus fringe benefits, and Executive Order 13706 mandating one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. Section 3 requirements under 24 CFR Part 75 mandate that Section 3 workers represent 25 percent or more of total labor hours and Targeted Section 3 workers represent 5 percent or more. Required insurance includes Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability of $500,000 per occurrence/$1,000,000 aggregate, Commercial Automobile Liability of $500,000, Professional Liability of $1,000,000, and Railroad Protection Liability of $5,000,000 per occurrence/$10,000,000 aggregate due to CSX railroad proximity. All construction materials are subject to Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) domestic content preferences unless HUD issues a waiver. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; bids under $50,000 may be awarded by the City Manager while bids of $50,000 or greater require City Commission approval. Liquidated damages range from $1,015 to $10,203 per day depending on contract amount for failure to achieve substantial completion.