Hydraulic_Dredging_Services_(Addendum_#2_Revision).pdf

Mayor Chief Procurement Officer Buddy Dyer David Billingsley, CPSM, C.P.M.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

RFP26-0204

HYDRAULIC DREDGING SERVICES

The City of Orlando Procurement and Contracts Division has implemented an electronic bidding system to streamline solicitation responses.

CITY OF ORLANDO PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS SITE

https://www.orlando.gov/Our-Government/Departments-Offices/OBFS/Procurement

City of Orlando

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

HYDRAULIC DREDGING SERVICES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION

2. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS INFORMATION

3. TERM OF CONTRACT

4. SCOPE OF WORK AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

5. PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE

6. PROPOSAL DUE DATE AND TIME

7. PROPOSAL PREPARATION AND FORMAT

8. REQUIRED PROPOSAL SUBMITTALS

9. DELIVERY OF PROPOSALS

10. CONFORMANCE TO SOLICITATION

11. EVALUATION CRITERIA

12. PROPOSAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND EVALUATION PROCESS

13. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

14. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

15. ADDENDUM TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

16. APPLICABLE LAW AND APPEALS

17. CONTRACT

18. EXECUTION OF CONTRACT

19. AFFILIATED AGENCIES

20. EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY; E-VERIFY SYSTEM

21. RIGHT TO AUDIT RECORDS

22. FISCAL YEAR FUNDING APPROPRIATION

23. PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES

24. PROMPT PAYMENT ACT

25. INVOICES

26. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

27. PROPOSER'S GUARANTEE

28. INSURANCE / PERFORMANCE BONDS

29. FLORIDA SALES TAX

30. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE CERTIFICATION

31. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

32. RECIPROCAL LOCAL PREFERENCE

33. PURCHASING CONTRACTS W/ OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

34. FOREIGN CORPORATION

35. SUBCONTRACTORS

36. PURCHASING CARD PROGRAM

Hydraulic Dredging Services

37. PROHIBITION - CONTRACTING WITH SCRUTINIZED COMPANIES

38. SOFTWARE LICENSES

39. NON-DISCRIMINATION

40. GOVERNING LAW / VENUE

41. RECOVERED MATERIALS

42. PROHIBITION AGAINST CONSIDERING SOCIAL, POLITICAL, OR

IDEOLOGICAL INTEREST IN GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING

43. RESPONSIBLE CONTRACTOR’S POLICY

44. VENDOR QUESTIONNAIRE / ATTACHMENTS

45. PRICING PROPOSAL

Attachments:

A - Exhibit 1 - Draft Contract

B - Exhibit 2 - Davis Bacon Wage Determination

C - Exhibit 3 - Lake Names

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Summary

The City of Orlando (City) is seeking qualified and experienced firms to provide hydraulic dredging services for natural and man-made lakes within the city limits on an as-needed basis. The purpose of this solicitation is to remove accumulated sediments, debris, and other materials to restore waterway depths, improve water quality, and enhance navigability. The selected Contractor shall be responsible for providing all labor, equipment, supervision, mobilization and demobilization, site preparation, project site restoration, and any other maintenance dredging services requested by the City.

1.2. Contact Information

Direct inquiries to the following:

Tracie Brown

Purchasing Agent III

400 S Orange Ave

Orlando, FL 32801

Email: tracie.brown@orlando.gov

Phone: (407) 246-3633

Department:

Streets and Stormwater

1.3. Timeline

The following is the scheduled calendar of events with important dates and times. Dates are subject to change by the Chief Procurement Officer (“CPO”) of the Procurement and

Contracts Division or designee, at their sole discretion. If the Procurement and Contracts

Division determines that it is necessary to change these dates or times prior to the

Proposal due date, the change will be announced via an addendum.

Release Project Date August 21, 2026 mailto:tracie.brown@orlando.gov tel:(407)246-3633

Pre-Proposal Meeting (Non-

Mandatory)

August 27, 2026, 11:00am

JOIN THE VIRTUAL PRE-PROPOSAL

CONFERENCE.

Online:

https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2424104

41973550?p=I4jRpc1dHh1pHqGDx7

Or, call into the virtual meeting by dialing this phone number: +1 321-247-7568

Once dialed-in and prompted, enter the

Conference ID: 715 374 090#

Question Submission Deadline September 11, 2026, 5:00pm

Proposal Submission Deadline September 22, 2026, 2:00pm

JOIN THE VIRTUAL PROPOSAL

OPENING.

Online:

https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2632366

32815454?p=NRLgmmDtfz8AfLoLlJ

Or, call into the virtual meeting by dialing this phone number: +1 321-247-7568

Once dialed-in and prompted, enter the

Conference ID: 709 397 365#

2. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS INFORMATION

The Procurement and Contracts Division is the official source to obtain information relating to City of Orlando solicitations. It is incumbent on the Proposer to obtain solicitation and current award information prior to and after the scheduled opening date of a Request for Proposals. Information is updated daily as it becomes available. An award, or recommendation of award, may be made at any time after the scheduled opening date of a Request for Proposals. You may obtain award and other solicitation information in a variety of ways:

A. There are currently two Internet sites available to obtain RFP Selection

Committee rankings, Notice of Intended Action for award and other information:

1. The City of Orlando Procurement and Contracts Division’s Website:

http://www.orlando.gov/procurement/solicitations/ If you are interested in obtaining solicitation information, copy and paste the above link into your web browser and click on View Current Bids. Please remember that you must https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/242410441973550?p=I4jRpc1dHh1pHqGDx7 https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/242410441973550?p=I4jRpc1dHh1pHqGDx7 https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/263236632815454?p=NRLgmmDtfz8AfLoLlJ https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/263236632815454?p=NRLgmmDtfz8AfLoLlJ http://www.orlando.gov/procurement/solicitations/ keep your registration information up to date in order to continue to receive notifications of bidding opportunities that meet your commodity code selections.

2. Direct link to the City's e-Procurement Portal:

https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/orlando.

B. You may visit the Procurement and Contracts Division, during normal business hours, to obtain award information, solicitation packages, addendums, and other documents. Our office is located at:

City of Orlando

Procurement and Contracts Division

400 South Orange Avenue, Fourth Floor

Orlando, Florida 32801

You may also call the Procurement and Contracts Division at (407) 246-2291, during normal business hours, to request award and other solicitation related information.

We appreciate your interest in doing business with the City Beautiful and wish you much success with your business ventures.

3. TERM OF CONTRACT

It is the intent of the City is to award a Contract for a three (3) year term to begin upon approval and execution by the City. The Contract may, by mutual assent of the parties, be extended for three (3) additional twelve (12) month periods or portions thereof, up to a cumulative total of seventy-two (72) months.

4. SCOPE OF WORK AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

4.1. Summary

The City of Orlando (City) is seeking qualified and experienced firms to provide hydraulic dredging services for natural and man-made lakes within the city limits on an as-needed basis. The purpose of this solicitation is to remove accumulated sediments, debris, and other materials to restore waterway depths, improve water quality, and enhance navigability. The selected Contractor shall be responsible for providing all labor, equipment, supervision, mobilization and demobilization, site preparation, project site restoration, and any other maintenance dredging services requested by the City.

4.2. Scope of Services

A. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to perform hydraulic dredging operations for City lakes and waterways. Due to limited access and lakes being surrounded by private https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/orlando property, dredged material must be hydraulically pumped through a pipeline system from the dredging vessel to geo-textile dewatering bags located only at

City-designated locations.

B. The Contractor shall provide:

1. A fully operational hydraulic dredging boat capable of sediment removal.

2. All hydraulic transport piping, fittings, floats, anchors, and components required to convey dredged material to the approved dewatering area.

3. Geo-textile dewatering bags and installation in the designated areas.

4. Silt fence, polymer blends, and turbidity barriers required for environmental compliance.

C. The dredge operators shall attempt to follow the contours of the natural lake bottom while operating the hydraulic dredge.

D. The Contractor shall ensure proper placement, filling, monitoring, and secure containment of all geo-textile bags. Final disposal of dewatered material will be performed by the City. The Contractor may be required to provide operational or regulatory reporting related to its activities but will not provide City-level reporting.

E. For each project, the City will provide a scope of work and drawings to identifying but not limited to the dredging site, dewatering area, estimated number of cubic yards of sediment to be removed, and estimated piping required. The Contractor will be expected to examine the job site and provide a proposal based on their findings with actual numbers for sediment removal, piping, silt fencing, turbidity barriers and any other requirements to complete the Work requested. All proposals should be priced based on pricing provided in the price proposal form.

4.3. City Responsibilities

A. Proposal Requests - The City will request proposals from the awarded Contractor for dredging services on an as-needed basis. Upon approval, the City will issue a purchase order and notice to proceed.

B. Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) - The City will provide MOT associated with dredging operations. Contractors will assist in identifying anticipated traffic impacts but will not conduct traffic control unless specifically directed in writing.

C. Roll-Off Container Locations - The City will identify, select, and approve all designated roll-off container locations. Contractors must use only City-approved locations and may not relocate containers without prior authorization.

D. Disposal of Dredged Material - The City will be responsible for all disposal activities related to dewatered sediment contained in geo-textile bags. The

Contractor is responsible only for proper placement, filling, and safe containment of the bags unless otherwise directed in writing.

E. Hydroseeding - The City will perform all hydroseeding activities for dredging projects. Contractors will not be required to perform hydroseeding unless directed in writing.

4.4. Environmental Compliance

The Contractor shall:

A. Obtain or support the permitting process (local/state/federal) as required.

B. Comply with all environmental regulations, including wildlife protection and mitigation.

C. Monitor turbidity, water quality, and site disturbances as required by permits.

D. Immediately report any environmental incidents or spills.

4.5. Ancillary Services

Any ancillary services are to be performed only if required and appropriate. If any such charges are questioned by the City, and such ancillary services were not pre-approved by the City, it shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to prove the validity of such charges.

4.6. Special Services

If the City requires additional services related to dredging operations or similar activities not specifically listed in the proposal, and the Contractor is capable of providing them, such special services may be requested under Section VII.M. - Extra Work of the

Contract.

In such instances, the City will rely on the Contractor’s experience and authorize them to assemble all necessary specialized equipment and personnel, including subcontractors, to resolve the situation. Whenever possible, the Contractor shall provide the City with estimated costs prior to initiating work. All associated costs will be subject to negotiation.

The City reserves the right, when timing and circumstances allow, to seek such special services from other sources in accordance with City procurement ordinances and code.

5. PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE

5.1. Date

A Non-Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference will be held at:

JOIN THE VIRTUAL PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE. Online:

https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/242410441973550?p=I4jRpc1dHh1pHqGDx7 Or, call into the virtual meeting by dialing this phone number: +1 321-247-7568 Once dialed-in and prompted, enter the Conference ID: 715 374 090# on Thursday, August 27, 2026 at

11:00 am.

5.2. Purpose

The Pre-Proposal conference is intended to provide prospective Proposer(s) the opportunity to ask questions or receive clarification from City representatives of any requirements of this Request for Proposals. Representatives from the Procurement and

Contracts Division and a technical representative from the using department will be present to discuss the project and answer questions.

5.3. Oral Interpretations and Addenda

All interpretations and clarifications related to the Request for Proposals, or supplemental instructions will be in the form of a written addendum from the Procurement and Contracts

Division. No oral interpretations or clarifications from City staff or by other means will be considered binding unless issued in writing.

5.4. Clarification of Requirements

To facilitate the clarification of requirements, it is strongly recommended that Proposer(s) submit all questions in writing, at least three (3) days prior to the pre-proposal conference.

Please complete the attached "Pre-Proposal Conference Attendance Notification Form,"

Attachment “I,” if applicable, and return via fax or email to:

Tracie Brown,Purchasing Agent III

City of Orlando

Procurement and Contracts Division

400 South Orange Avenue, Fourth Floor

Orlando, Florida 32801

Telephone: (407) 246-3633

Fax: (407) 246-2869

Email: tracie.brown@orlando.gov

Website: http://www.orlando.gov/procurement/

6. PROPOSAL DUE DATE AND TIME

6.1. Proposal Due Date

Sealed Proposals must be submitted electronically and received by Procurement and

Contracts Division, no later than 2:00 pm, Local Time, Orlando, FL, on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Proposals received after this date and time, will not be considered.

http://www.orlando.gov/procurement/

6.2. Public Opening

Proposals will be publicly opened and announced by the Procurement and Contracts

Division on the due date and time as specified herein. The Proposer’s name and verification of bond submittal, if applicable, will be publicly announced aloud at the

Proposal opening.

Instructions to join the solicitation opening virtual meeting:

A. Select a method to join

1. Join a Microsoft Teams Meeting from your calendar, via dial-in number and conference ID, or sign in as a guest on the web. For information on joining a

Microsoft Teams Meeting from the app or on the web, visit:

https://support.office.com/en-us/article/join-a-teams-meeting-078e9868-f1aa-

4414-8bb9-ee88e9236ee4

B. Choose your device and download Teams

1. Go to https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/microsoft-teams/download-app and download Microsoft Teams. You can use a smart phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer to download at no cost. Make sure to allow some extra time for the install before joining your first meeting. If you do not have one of the devices just mentioned, you can also call in to the meeting. If you cannot download the desktop or mobile application, follow the instructions to join a Microsoft Teams Meeting on the web.

C. Join the virtual meeting

1. See Introduction Section for the Location and/or link to the virtual Proposal

Opening.

a. Note: Sessions may be recorded. Please turn your camera off and mute your microphone before joining the meeting.

D. Provide live public comment

1. An opportunity to speak will be provided to all in attendance during the meeting. You will be called by the name, email or phone number listed. When called, unmute your device and state your name and address for the record.

6.3. Public Record

Proposals received in response to this Request for Proposals are exempt from disclosure under the provisions of the Public Records Law until such time as an award decision has been made known or until thirty (30) days after the Proposal opening, whichever is earlier.

7. PROPOSAL PREPARATION AND FORMAT

https://support.office.com/en-us/article/join-a-teams-meeting-078e9868-f1aa-4414-8bb9-ee88e9236ee4 https://support.office.com/en-us/article/join-a-teams-meeting-078e9868-f1aa-4414-8bb9-ee88e9236ee4 https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/microsoft-teams/download-app https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/microsoft-teams/download-app

7.1. Preparation

Prepare your Proposal in a clear and concise manner. Ensure that the content of your

Proposal submittal is complete. Special attention should be given to the specific information, instructions and requirements of the Request for Proposals document to ensure responsiveness. Proposals that are incomplete or lack key information may be rejected. To help facilitate the review process, properly label each section or tab to correspond with your submittal information.

7.2. Incurred Expenses

The City is not responsible for any expenses which Proposers may incur in preparing and submitting Proposals including presentations and any other expenses called for in this

Request for Proposals.

7.3. Proprietary Information

A. In accordance with Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes (Public Records Law), and except as may be provided by other applicable State and Federal Law, all

Proposers should be aware the Request for Proposals and the responses thereto are in the public domain. Proposers are requested to identify specifically any information contained in their Proposals which they consider confidential and/or proprietary and which they believe to be exempt from disclosure to the public under applicable law, citing specifically the applicable exempting law; provided, however, that nothing herein shall be deemed to preclude the full disclosure without redaction of any and all information submitted by Proposers to

Committee members, advisors to the Committee, and City staff and officials administering this solicitation and evaluating the proposals. A generic notation that information is “confidential” is not sufficient. Failure to provide the

Procurement and Contracts Division Office with a detailed explanation and justification including statutory cites and specific reference to your Proposal detailing what provisions, if any, you believe are exempt from disclosure, may result in your entire Proposal being subject to disclosure in accordance with

Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes.

B. Each Proposer shall complete the “Confidential and/or Proprietary Information

Exemption Form”, included with this Request for Proposals as Attachment “C”, and submit the form with their Proposal.

C. In addition to the Proposal submitted pursuant to the Confidential and/or

Proprietary Information Exemption Form, a Proposer asserting any exemptions from public disclosure regarding any portions of its Proposal shall also provide a redacted copy of its Proposal in electronic format suitable for public disclosure, redacting only such portions of its proposal identified on Attachment “C” as exempt from disclosure under an applicable law.

D. By submitting a proposal, a Proposer acknowledges and agrees that should it designate any materials submitted to the City as confidential or exempt from public disclosure, the Proposer will upon the request of City (at the City’s discretion) defend the City (and its employees, Committee members and advisors, agents, and elected and appointed officials) against all claims and actions (whether or not a lawsuit is commenced) related to the Proposer's designation of material as confidential or exempt from public disclosure. A

Proposer shall indemnify and hold harmless the City (and its employees, Committee members and advisors, agents and elected and appointed officials) from any and all claims, actions, suits, judgements, fines, costs, fees (including attorneys' fees), related to the Proposer’s designation of material as confidential or exempt from public disclosure.

E. Nothing herein shall be deemed to preclude the City from exercising its own judgment regarding the disclosure of records and the City may take any action that the City in good faith believes is necessary for City to comply with federal and/or Florida public records laws, including but not limited to filing a declaratory action.

F. All Proposals received from Proposers in response to this Request for Proposals will become the property of the City of Orlando and will not be returned to the

Proposers.

8. REQUIRED PROPOSAL SUBMITTALS

Outline Format for Response

In order to ensure a uniform review process and to obtain the maximum degree of comparability, it is requested that Proposals be organized in the manner as specified.

8.1. Title Page

Provide the name of Proposer's firm, address, e-mail address, telephone number, name of contact person, date, and the subject: RFP26-0204 Hydraulic Dredging Services.

8.2. Table of Contents

Include a clear identification of the material by section and by page number.

8.3. Letter of Transmittal

A. Limit to two (2) pages.

B. Briefly state the Proposer's understanding of the services to be provided and make a positive commitment to perform the work.

C. Give the names of the persons who will be authorized to make representations for the Proposer, their titles, addresses, email, and telephone numbers.

8.4. Respondent's Certification

By submitting a Proposal, the Proposer certifies that the Proposer has fully read and understands the Proposal method and has full knowledge of the scope, nature, and quality of work to be performed.

Each Proposer shall complete the “Respondent's Certification Form,” included with this

Request for Proposals as Attachment “A,” and submit the form with their Proposal. The failure of a Proposer to submit this document will be cause for rejection of the Proposal.

8.5. Conflict of Interest Disclosure

Proposer shall provide the required “Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form” as attached to this RFP as Attachment “B.”

8.6. General Business Information

Proposals shall provide:

A. A copy of the Proposer's current W-9. The W-9 information should match the information provided on Attachment "A" - Proposer's Certification Form.

B. Legal Name of Proposer, the address of Proposer’s principal place of business, phone number, fax number, name of principal in charge and email address.

C. Name(s) of person(s) to be contacted for information or services if different from name of principal in charge.

D. Business Form - State if Proposer’s business is local, national, or international and indicate the business’s legal status (corporation, partnership, etc.) Provide the date the Proposer was organized or incorporated and state of incorporation. If the

Proposer is a joint venture, please list the partners and the date such joint venture was formed.

E. Indicate whether the Proposer’s business is a parent or subsidiary in a group of firms/agencies. If Proposer is a parent or subsidiary, identify: (1) any affiliated entities that substantially control or are substantially controlled by Proposer, describing their relationship to Proposer; (2) any affiliated entities that will be relied on or otherwise involved in providing services hereunder, including but not limited to any that will provide intellectual property, personnel or expertise, or financial guarantees to Proposer in connection with the project.

F. Provide the location of the office from which the work is to be performed and the number of professional staff employed at the office.

G. State if the Proposer’s business is licensed, permitted and/or certified to do business in the State of Florida and attach copies of all such licenses issued to the business entity.

H. Copies of all required contractor's licenses.

8.7. Confidential and/or Proprietary Information Exemption Form

Proposer shall provide the required Confidential and/or Proprietary Information

Exemption form as attached to this RFP as Attachment “C.” If Proposer asserts confidentiality to any portion of its proposal, Proposer is reminded to submit a redacted copy of its proposal pursuit to section titled "Proposal Preparation and Format;

Proprietary Information."

8.8. Proposer’s Experience

A. The Proposer shall submit a statement describing the Proposer's relevant experience for performing the Scope of Work set forth in this solicitation.

B. The Proposer’s experience should be supported by the references listed on

Attachment “D”, which shall be completed and submitted by the Proposer with its

Proposal. Experience shall include background and years of experience in hydraulic dredging, description of typical dredging projects completed within the last 5 years. List certifications, licenses, and relevant professional affiliations.

C. The Proposer shall provide a description of the Proposer and subcontractor's current and planned workloads identifying all ongoing and awarded projects if the projects are not previously listed in the experience above. Proposers shall identify the name, location, brief scope of project, to include volumes dredged, site conditions, project timeline, and any challenges.

8.9. Experience of Assigned Management Team

A. The Proposer shall submit a statement of experience and resumes of key personnel who will be assigned to the City’s Contract, their academic background, and their experience on other similar projects. The Proposer should indicate the name of the City designated account manager with a statement of their experience and resume. The City designated account manager should have an office in

Florida.

B. The Proposer shall submit a list of sub-contractors and suppliers the Proposer intends to utilize under this contract, the sub-contractors’ key personnel that would be assigned to the City’s Contract, and their academic background and experience on other similar projects.

C. Contractor and subcontractors shall be licensed by appropriate Florida authorities as required by law. The Proposer shall include a statement indicating the licensing status, including license number, of Contractor and subcontractors required to be licensed in Florida and identified in your proposal.

8.10. Financial Stability

Proposers must provide the following information.

A. The Proposer shall provide: (i) a narrative description of Proposer’s financial and operating condition; (ii) a list of Proposer’s five largest current contracts by dollar value, stating the term, the total dollar value, and the dollar value of the equipment or capital improvements furnished thereunder for each contract; and (iii) copies of

Proposer’s most recent periodic profit and loss statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement. If Proposer is a parent, subsidiary, or affiliate entity that has given or received payment or performance guarantees or other similar documents on behalf of affiliated entities, Proposer shall also provide a copy of all such guarantees. The City shall treat all required contract lists, financial statements, and affiliate guarantees submitted by Proposers as presumptively confidential and exempt from public records disclosure under Florida Statutes Section

119.071(1)(c). Additionally, proposer may provide such other information, if any, as the Proposer deems necessary to demonstrate the Proposer’s financial strength and capacity to perform the Scope of Work set forth in this RFP for the term of the

Contract.

1. The City reserves the right to request such additional financial information regarding Proposers as it deems necessary or appropriate from Proposers or from any other party having relevant information, including but not limited to utilizing Dun and Bradstreet or other financial reporting companies’ financial reports for evaluation purposes or to request credit references in its review process.

B. The Proposer shall state if there are any known financial issues that will prevent the Proposer from providing, implementing and maintaining the proposed system for the term of the Contract.

C. Bankruptcies – The Proposer shall state if they are involved in an ongoing bankruptcy as a debtor, or in a reorganization, liquidation, or dissolution proceeding, or if a trustee or receiver has been appointed over all or a substantial portion of the property of the Proposer under federal bankruptcy law or any state insolvency law.

8.11. Letter of Surety

The Respondent shall be required to provide a Letter of Surety from their bonding agent, stating their ability to provide a 100% payment and performance bond if they are the successful Respondent. The sureties which issue the Performance and Payment Bonds must have at least an “A-” rating in accordance with the most current A.M. Best Company financial strength ratings. All Bonds signed by an agent must be accompanied by a certified copy of its authority to act.

8.12. Litigation History

The Proposer shall describe whether Proposer is involved in any litigation, currently or within the last five (5) years where the amount in dispute exceeded $50,000. Proposer shall also describe whether Proposer has any outstanding judgments pending against

Proposer.

8.13. Human Trafficking Affidavit

The Vendor hereby represents, warrants, and certifies that Vendor does not use coercion for labor or services as defined in Section 787.06, Florida Statutes and that Vendor has provided the Human Trafficking Affidavit attached hereto as Attachment "E."

A completed Human Trafficking Affidavit should be included with your Submittal. A contract shall not be awarded to a Respondent who does not submit the form at the time of submittal or within seven (7) days of the date the City requests the form be submitted, if a Respondent fails to return the form with its response.

8.14. Small and Local Business Enterprise Participation

Proposer shall provide the required Small and Local Business Enterprise Participation form as attached to this RFP as Attachment “H.”

8.15. Veteran Business Enterprise Participation in Subcontracts

Proposer shall provide the required Veteran Business Enterprise Participation form as attached to this RFP as Attachment “F.”

8.16. Price Proposal Schedule

The City of Orlando Procurement and Contracts Division has implemented an electronic pricing system to streamline solicitation responses. All responsive Respondents to this solicitation must submit electronic submittals/responses. Paper responses will be deemed non-responsive.

Although the City generally awards contracts based on a "lump sum" basis to the responsive and responsible Respondent submitting the lowest total response/bid, the City may choose to award on a "per group" or "per item" basis. Therefore, Respondents must submit with their submittals, all pricing and clearly indicating which items are submitted and which are not. Failure to submit this information may render such submittals/responses non-responsive.

All prices must be firm for the delivery schedule quoted herein. All prices shall be F.O.B.

Destination delivered to any City of Orlando Department unless otherwise stipulated in the Solicitation.

The chargeable services shall be included in the proposed total price including all labor customarily associated with delivery of the services contemplated by this RFP. Similarly, all expenses such as but not be limited to travel, lodging, meals and telephone/faxes/copiers associated with delivery of the services contemplated by this

RFP shall also be included in the total price.

There will be no separate reimbursement for such expenses under this total fee/total price arrangement.

8.17. Project Approach to Provision of Work

A. The Proposer shall provide dredging method(s), including equipment and pipeline layout, mobilization/demobilization plan, dewatering plan to include pipe tubing and geotextile bags, turbidity control strategy and environmental protection measures, and contingency plan for adverse weather, obstructions, or unforeseen site conditions.

B. The Proposer shall provide a high-level sample project schedule including mobilization, dredging operations, dewatering, and demobilization. Identify plan for potential critical interference including but not limited to, weather related delays, unexpected subsurface conditions, equipment failure, pipeline routing complications, access and site logistics, ability to maintain adequate staffing levels, and unexpected environmental issues.

C. The Proposer shall provide an Equipment List to include but not limited to booster pumps, pipelines, support vessels, and monitoring equipment. Provide the make, model, age, condition and ownership (owned/leased) of equipment.

D. The Proposer shall describe how staff personnel, suppliers, and subcontractors will be clearly identifiable while on-site to include but not limited to uniforms or attire standards, photo ID badge or other form of identification method, and appropriate

PPE (i.e. hats, high-visibility vest, life jacket as applicable, footwear).

E. Proposer shall provide a detailed plan describing the sanitary and hygiene accommodations that will be available to all project personnel during mobilization, dredging operations, and demobilization including type of facilities, number of units, and cleaning and servicing frequency. Facilities and sanitation plan shall be in compliance with OSHA and local health regulations.

9. DELIVERY OF PROPOSALS

Except as provided in Section titled "Americans with Disabilities Act," for people needing special accommodations, to be responsive proposals for this solicitation must be submitted electronically. Paper responses will be deemed non-responsive.

9.1. Instructions for submitting a proposal

A. Once you have logged into your OpenGov account, go to the solicitation in which you want to bid/participate on. Then click on “Draft Response,” complete the information requested, upload your bid/quote/submittal, along with all required attachments, and submit.

Respondents are solely responsible for ensuring that their submittals are complete, uploaded and submitted in the e-Procurement Portal by the due date and time. The City shall not be responsible for any submission delays or failures caused by any occurrence.

9.2. Proposal Binding

All Proposals submitted shall be binding for one hundred eighty (180) calendar days following opening.

9.3. Late Proposals

Proposals received by the City after the time specified for receipt will not be considered.

Proposers shall assume full responsibility for timely delivery of the Proposals to the location designated for receipt of Proposals.

10. CONFORMANCE TO SOLICITATION

All Proposals submitted shall meet and conform to all material, mandatory requirements set forth in this RFP, provided that nothing herein shall be deemed to limit the City’s ability to waive minor irregularities without notice or the need to issue a written addendum.

If a Proposer desires to submit a Proposal which, if selected by the City, would require the City to waive, alter or omit a material, mandatory requirement set forth in this RFP, the Proposer must first submit a request to the City asking the City to amend the requirements of this RFP in the same manner provided for the submission of written questions by Proposers provided in the section of this RFP entitled “Questions Regarding

Solicitation or Proposal Process.” If the City, in its discretion, agrees to amend, alter, or waive the requirement, the City shall issue notice to all prospective Proposers of the change in the form of a written addendum.

Any request to waive, alter, or amend a mandatory requirement of the RFP should be in the form of a written question that can be answered in an Addendum issued to all prospective Proposers. Please note, the City is not asking the Proposer to send in their

Proposals prior to the submission date, but merely to request a waiver or amendment to a mandatory requirement necessary to allow submission of the intended Proposal.

11. EVALUATION CRITERIA

An Advisory Committee will be established to review all responsive Proposals. Proposals will be evaluated for short listing (if applicable) and final ranking using the evaluation criteria set forth herein. The information that will be considered for each criteria is as follows:

No. Evaluation Criteria Scoring Method Weight (Points)

1. Experience of Proposer

This criteria will include, but will not be limited to, evaluation of the Proposer’s ability to supply all equipment as described in RFP; Proposer's capacity, capability, and overall competency to perform the specified work; and information submitted in response to Section 8.8 – Proposer’s Experience.

Points Based 23 (23% of Total)

2. Experience of Assigned Management

Team

This criteria will include, but will not be limited to, evaluation of the Proposer’s information submitted in response to

Section 8.9 – Experience of Assigned

Management Team.

Points Based 20 (20% of Total)

3. Small and Local Business Enterprise

Participation

This criteria will include, but will not be limited to, evaluation of the information submitted in response to Attachment “H.”

Points Based 10 (10% of Total)

4. Veteran Business Enterprise

Participation in Subcontracts

This criteria will include, but will not be limited to, evaluation of the information submitted in response to Attachment “F.”

Points Based 2 (2% of Total)

5. Price Proposal

This criteria will include, but will not be limited to, evaluation of the pricing information submitted.

Points Based 20 (20% of Total)

6. Project Approach to Provision of Work

This criteria will include, but will not be limited to, evaluation of the Proposer’s information submitted in response to

Section 8.17 - Project Approach to Provision of Work .

Points Based 25 (25% of Total)

12. PROPOSAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND EVALUATION PROCESS

12.1. Initial Review of Responses

The Procurement and Contracts Division will perform an initial review of all Proposal submittals for preliminary qualification and documentation compliance. This review process may include, but is not limited to, forms verification, professional licensing, references, past performance, and other relevant criteria.

12.2. Advisory Committee

An Advisory Committee (hereinafter referred to as “the Committee”) consisting of at least five (5) members will be established to review, discuss, and evaluate all responsive

Proposals submitted in response to this Request for Proposals (RFP). The Committee may utilize City staff and/or consultants who are not members to advise and assist the

Committee in its review of the Proposals. The subsequent inability of one or more committee member to serve or complete service on a committee shall not require the appointment of a new committee or a replacement committee member even if the loss of such member(s) causes the number of remaining committee members to fall below five

(5).

12.3. Preliminary Evaluation; Short Listing

The Committee may conduct a preliminary evaluation of all Proposals on the basis of the information provided and, if the Committee deems desirable in its discretion, it may elect to short list two or more Proposers using the evaluation criteria set forth in this solicitation.

Upon short listing by the Committee, only those Proposers short listed shall remain eligible for further evaluation and consideration by the Committee.

12.4. Presentations

The Committee reserves the right to require oral presentations from and conduct pre-award discussion and/or pre-Contract negotiations with any or all responsive and responsible Proposers who submit Proposals determined to be reasonably acceptable of being selected for award. Presentations and pre-award discussions and negotiations may be limited at the discretion of the Committee to short listed Proposers. Discussions may be conducted for the purpose of clarification and to assure full understanding of, and responsiveness to, the solicitation requirements. The City will not be liable for any costs incurred by the Proposer in connection with such interviews, presentations, or negotiations (i.e., travel, accommodations, etc.).

12.5. Optional Discussion

At the discretion and in the best interest of the City, the City or Committee may conduct discussions with Proposers (or the short listed Proposers, as applicable) or seek revision of Proposals from Proposers (or the short listed Proposers, as applicable) deemed to be responsible and reasonably acceptable to be selected. Such Proposers (or short listed

Proposers) will be accorded fair and equal treatment with respect to discussion and revision of the Proposals. Revisions may be permitted after submission of Proposals and prior to award of a Contract for the purpose of obtaining best and final offers.

12.6. Award Without Presentations

The City may evaluate and award a Contract based on responses to this Request for

Proposals without discussions or oral presentations. Therefore, each response to this

RFP should contain the Proposer's best terms and conditions for consideration.

12.7. Scoring and Final Ranking

Each Advisory Committee member will evaluate the proposals based on the factors set forth in the Evaluation Criteria of the RFP and assign a score for each criteria ranging from zero (0) points to the maximum points allowed for each rating criteria. The individual criteria scores will then be added to determine the total score. The maximum possible total score is one hundred (100). After scoring, each Advisory Committee member will rank the Proposers based upon the member’s total scores for each proposal. The ranking established by each member will be accumulated to determine the final ranking. Each member’s top-ranked firm will be assigned one (1) point, second ranked firm two (2) points and so on. After accumulating the members’ points, the Proposer with the lowest points shall be ranked first, the next lowest points shall be ranked second, and so on.

In the event of a tie, the tied Respondents’ total scores from each member will be added and compared. The Respondent with the highest total scores will be ranked highest of the tied Respondents. If the total scores of two or more of the tied Respondents also results in a tie, the City’s Chief Procurement Officer, or designee, may instruct the

Advisory Committee to conduct further deliberations, evaluations and rescoring of the

Respondents until a ranking, or total score, without a tie is achieved.

The Committee will evaluate and rank the responsive Proposers deemed reasonably acceptable to be selected (or the short listed Proposers, as applicable) as set forth in the preceding section entitled “Evaluation Criteria”. In the event that the Committee previously elected to short list Proposers, any rankings or scores assigned as part of the short listing process shall not be binding on the Committee or its members as part of final evaluation and Committee members may modify their scores for any and all Proposers and scoring categories as they deem appropriate in their sole discretion. The Committee shall submit the proposed rank order to the Chief Procurement Officer after the conclusion of scheduled presentations, if any. Upon approval of the ranking by the Chief Procurement

Officer, the Chief Procurement Officer shall post a notice of intended action. The notice of intended action may be obtained by the Proposers as set forth in the section of this

RFP titled “Request for Proposals Information.”

12.8. Authority to Award

Contracts shall be awarded in accordance with the provisions of the City’s Procurement

Code, Chapter 7 of the City of Orlando’s Code of Ordinances. Award of contracts in excess of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) shall be subject to City Council approval.

12.9. Reserved Right

The City, at its sole and absolute discretion, reserves the right to reject any and all, or parts of any and all proposals, to re-advertise this solicitation, postpone or cancel, at any time, this solicitation process, or to waive minor irregularities and informalities in this RFP or in the proposals received as a result of this RFP. The City does not guarantee the award of any Contract as a result of this solicitation process.

13. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

13.1. Communications with the City, Agency, or Board; Prohibited Contacts

To protect the integrity of the solicitation process and ensure fair consideration of all respondents, a prohibited communication period is hereby established commencing as of the time of the issuance of this solicitation and terminating upon execution of a contract

(or, if the solicitation is cancelled, upon cancellation of the solicitation). Except for communication with the City’s designated point of contact set forth in this solicitation or as otherwise authorized by the City’s Chief Procurement Officer, during the prohibited communication period, the City prohibits communication regarding the solicitation by a respondent or potential respondent (or on a respondent or potential respondent’s behalf) to or with any officer, elected official (including the Mayor and City Council), department, division, office, or employee of the City, and any Advisory Committee members or other people or entities providing advice to the City or the Advisory Committee related to this solicitation. During the prohibited communication period, all contacts and communications regarding the solicitation by a respondent, or potential respondent, including their agents, representatives or others on their behalf, shall be directed to the City’s Procurement and

Contract Services Division in the manner provided below in this solicitation, unless otherwise authorized by the City’s Chief Procurement Officer. Prohibited contact or communications during the prohibited communication period may result in disqualification from the solicitation process, rejection of the solicitation, or termination of any resulting contract as determined by the Chief Procurement Officer. In addition, prohibited contact or communications may also be grounds for suspension and debarment of a respondent or potential respondent under the City’s Procurement Code.

13.2. Questions

Any questions relative to interpretation of the solicitation or the solicitation process shall be addressed in writing as indicated below. In order to be answered prior to the submittal deadline, questions must be received by the Procurement and Contracts Division on or before the cut-off date for questions as specified in the Proposal Schedule. Any interpretation made to prospective Proposers with respect to questions submitted prior to the cut-off date for questions will be expressed in the form of an addendum to the solicitation which, if issued, will be conveyed in writing to all prospective Proposers no later than five (5) days prior to the date set for receipt of Proposals. Oral answers will not be authoritative.

13.3. Addenda

It will be the responsibility of the Proposer to contact the Procurement and Contracts

Division prior to submitting a Proposal to ascertain if any addenda have been issued, to obtain all such addenda, and to return executed addenda with the Proposal.

13.4. Point of Contact

All communication and contact regarding this solicitation shall be directed to:

Tracie Brown,Purchasing Agent III

City of Orlando

Procurement and Contracts Division

City Hall at One City Commons

400 S. Orange Avenue, Fourth Floor

Orlando, Florida 32801

Telephone: (407) 246-3633

Fax: (407) 246-2869

Email: tracie.brown@orlando.gov

Website: http://www.orlando.gov/procurement/

14. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The City reserves the right to request that the Proposer provide additional information it deems necessary to evaluate, clarify, or substantiate any area contained in each submitted Proposal and to more fully meet the needs of the City. This includes information which indicates financial resources as well as ability to provide and maintain the system and/or services. Moreover, the City reserves the right to make investigations of the qualifications of the Proposer as it deems appropriate, including but not be limited to, a background investigation conducted by the Orlando Police Department.

15. ADDENDUM TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

If it becomes necessary to revise or amend any part of this Request for Proposals before the Proposal due date, the Chief Procurement Officer will furnish the revision by written

Addendum.

It is the Respondent's responsibility to contact the Procurement and Contracts Division prior to submitting a response to ascertain if any Addenda have been issued, to obtain all such Addenda, and return executed Addenda with the response, if applicable. All http://www.orlando.gov/procurement/ addenda information will be posted on the City's website

(https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/orlando). The failure of a Respondent to submit acknowledgment of any Addenda that affects the price(s), is considered a major irregularity and will be cause for rejection of the response.

16. APPLICABLE LAW AND APPEALS

This Request for Proposals is issued in accordance with and shall be governed by the provisions and procedures of Chapter 7 of the City of Orlando’s Code which can be accessed online at:

https://www.municode.com/library/fl/orlando/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITIICI

CO_CH7PRCO or by contacting the Procurement and Contracts Division. Any appeal of matters relating to this solicitation must be filed in accordance with the requirements of

Chapter 7 of the City Code.

17. CONTRACT

The Contract form that the City intends to use for the award is included with this RFP as

Exhibit “1” for reference. While this draft Contract contains standard legal language and is not routinely modified, any exceptions to this standard Contract should be clearly indicated and Proposer understands that such exceptions may affect the evaluation of the Proposal submittal. Modification or alteration of this Contract shall only be valid if mutually agreed to in writing by the parties.

18. EXECUTION OF CONTRACT

Unless such time is extended by the City, the successful Proposer shall, within fifteen

(15) calendar days after Notice of Award is issued by the City of Orlando, Procurement and Contracts Division, sign and enter into a Contract with the City, and simultaneously provide any required bonds, indemnities and insurance certificates. Failure to comply with the established deadline for submittal of required documents may be grounds for cancellation of the award.

19. AFFILIATED AGENCIES

This…