ITB _2026-05 Darrell Enfinger Pickleball Courts- FINAL.pdf

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY

Darrell Enfinger Pickleball Courts

ITB #2026-05

ITB PUBLICATION DATE: MAY 19, 2026 @ 3:00PM

MANDATORY PRE BID MEETING: JUNE 2, 2026 @ 3:00PM

TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS: JUNE 16, 2026 @ 3:00PM

ADDENDA DEADLINE: JUNE 30, 2026 @ 5:00PM

BID OPENING DEADLINE: JULY 14, 2026 @ 3:00PM

Brooke Bodden Purchasing Agent

304 NW 2nd Street, Room 103 Okeechobee, FL 34972

863-763-6441 x2113 (phone) jbodden@okeechobeecountyfl.gov mailto:amcbean@co.okeechobee.fl.us mailto:amcbean@co.okeechobee.fl.us mailto:jbodden@okeechobeecountyfl.gov

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

SECTION 0001 Invitation to Bid

SECTION 0002 Instructions to Bidders

SECTION 0003 County Insurance Requirements

SECTION 0004 Bid Forms

SECTION 0005 Bid Schedules

SECTION 0006 Bidder's Acknowledgment

SECTION 0007 Communications

SECTION 0008 Certificate as to Corporate Principal Questionnaire

SECTION 0009 Questionnaire

SECTION 0010 Sworn Statement on Public Entity Crimes

SECTION 0011 O.S.H.A. Standards

SECTION 0012 Florida Trench Safety Act

SECTION 0013 Drug-Free Workplace

SECTION 0014 Local Vendor Preference

SECTION 0015 Standard Hold Harmless and Indemnity

SECTION 0016 Agreement Non-Collusion Affidavit

SECTION 0017 Bidder's Checklist

Okeechobee County Darrell Enfinger Pickleball Courts

ITB #2026-05

INVITATION TO BID

Sealed BIDS will be received by Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners at the Okeechobee County Historic Courthouse, 304 NW 2nd Street, Room 103. Okeechobee, FL 34972 no later than 3:00pm on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Bids will be received on the first floor, Room 103, and publicly opened in Room 163B and read aloud. Any BIDS received after the time specified will not be accepted.

The BIDS shall be based on the following:

PROJECT OVERVIEW

The Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a qualified contractor to construct a six-court outdoor pickleball facility. The selected contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary to complete the project in full accordance with the approved Site Plan, project specifications, general notes, and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. The pickleball courts shall be laid out and constructed to meet or exceed current national pickleball court standards, including recognized dimensional, orientation, surface, fencing, net, and lighting requirements.

The project includes complete site preparation; saw cutting and selective demolition of existing sidewalk; removal of existing electrical equipment; construction of court foundations; asphalt surfacing; acrylic color coating; installation of perimeter fencing and individual court enclosures; net systems; and a fully functional LED sports lighting system, including new electrical service and tie-in. The six courts will be arranged in two rows of three, each court individually enclosed and oriented North–South to minimize sun glare. All work limits, demolition extents, court layout, utility removals, lighting locations, and surface tie-in points shall be as shown on the attached Site Plan and associated details.

The Contractor shall be solely responsible for obtaining, maintaining, and closing out all required local, state, federal, and environmental permits necessary for the execution and completion of the project. The Contractor shall comply with all permit conditions and regulatory requirements and shall coordinate all required inspections, testing, approvals, and documentation. A safe, clean, and compliant construction site shall be maintained at all times throughout the duration of the project.

As part of the bidding process, a MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING will be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 420 NW 27th Lane, Okeechobee, FL 34972. All interested parties shall gather in the east parking lot area of the site. The meeting will allow prospective bidders to familiarize themselves with existing site conditions, review project requirements, take necessary measurements, and obtain photographs for accurate proposal development. Attendance at this meeting is mandatory for any firm wishing to submit a bid. BIDS RECEIVED FROM CONTRACTORS WHO DO

NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE PRE-BID MEETING WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Bid documents may be downloaded from the Okeechobee County website at: www.okeechobeecountyfl.gov under Bids and Proposals tab.

All materials furnished and all work performed shall be in accordance with the Drawings, Specifications and Contract Documents pertaining thereto.

Any questions pertaining to the project scope of work will be addressed to Brooke Bodden in writing to the physical or email address noted below, no later than Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 3:00PM.

Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners

Brooke Bodden, Purchasing Agent 304 NW 2nd Street, Room 103

Okeechobee, FL 34972 jbodden@okeechobeecountyfl.gov http://www.okeechobeecountyfl.gov/

Publish: May 19, 2026 Okeechobee County Website Okeechobee County Jerald D. Bryant, Clerk of the Court Okeechobee County, FL

Each bid must be accompanied by an acceptable Bid Security in the form of a Bid Bond or Certified Check, made payable to “Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners”, in the amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total Bid Amount. The Bidder, if awarded the Contract and the bid amount is $100,000 or more, will execute and file acceptable performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract price within ten (10) calendar days after written notice of the award of contract. No bidder may withdraw their bid for a period of ninety (90) calendar days after the date set for opening of bids. The Payment and Performance Bonds must show the Owner's name, Project Name and Project Number.

Okeechobee County accepts no responsibility for any expense related to preparation or delivery of proposals. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, accept Bids in any order or combination, accept or reject portions of Bids, make modifications to the work after bidding, and waive any informality/inconsistency in the Bids if they deem it in their best interest to do so.

Unless specifically prohibited by law or regulation, said bid includes an assignability clause that allows for the assignment of all or part of the specified deliverable items.

Okeechobee County has a local vendor preference which is contained within the County's current procurement policy.

Definitions, allowances and exemptions can be found in this policy. You are encouraged to review the latest version to ensure compliance with and exceptions to the local vendor preference policy. The County's vendor preference policy can be found on the County's website at: https://www.okeechobeecountyfl.gov/departments/purchasing/purchasing-policy

If it becomes necessary to revise or amend any part of this bid, an addendum will be issued and will be posted on the Okeechobee County website at:www.okeechobeecountyfl.gov. It is the sole responsibility of the bidders to check the website to ensure that all available information has been received prior to submitting a bid.

Each Bidder shall ascertain prior to submitting a Bid that the Bidder has received all Addenda issued, and the Bidder shall acknowledge their receipt in the Bid.

The Bidder will provide additional information including, but not limited to, a list of similar projects constructed within the past five (5) years, client references, and, if required, an audited or certified financial statement, other financial references deemed appropriate to Contract Award.

Each bidder will submit with this bid evidence that the bidder complies with all state and local requirements, to perform the work described in said Bid.

If in the opinion of the bidder, inconsistencies appear to exist in the specifications, it is the bidder's responsibility to seek clarification from the Okeechobee County, Purchasing Agent, as shown above Additionally, it is incumbent upon all bidders to conduct a personal investigation as to requirements of the County. Additionally, it is incumbent upon all bidders to conduct a personal investigation as to requirements of the County.

The Board of County Commissioners have the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Bids must be sealed, and the outside of the envelope MUST be marked: BID; "Darrell Enfinger Pickleball Courts ITB # 2026-05".

BIDDER MUST SUBMIT (1) ORIGINAL AND (3) HARD COPIES OF THE BID; AND (1) ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE

BID IN A PDF FORMAT ON A THUMB DRIVE.

David E. Hazellief, Chairman Board of County Commissioners Okeechobee County, FL https://www.okeechobeecountyfl.gov/departments/purchasing/purchasing-policy http://www.okeechobeecountyfl.gov./

ITB 2026-05

SECTION 0002

INSTRUCTIONS TOBIDDERS

In order to be considered, Bids must be made in accordance with these Instructions to Bidders.

EXAMINATION OF INVITATION TO BID: It is the responsibility of each Bidder before submitting a Bid to: a) Examine the ITB documents thoroughly; and b) Consider federal, state and local laws and regulations, and local conditions that may affect cost, progress, or performance of the project.

QUESTIONS: Submit all questions in writing regarding ITB No: 2026-05 documents to Brooke Bodden, Purchasing

Agent, 304 NW 2nd Street, Okeechobee FL 34972, by email at: jbodden@okeechobeecountyfl.gov or by fax at 863-763-0118 no later than Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 3:00PM prior to the Bid Opening deadline on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 3:00PM. Written replies will be issued to all Bidders of record. Questions received after June 16, 2026, deadline cannot and will not be answered.

Communication with any Board of County Commissioner is prohibited. Violations shall result in disqualification.

DEFINITIONS: Whenever in these Instructions, the terms defined in the Contract are used (or pronouns used in place of them), the intent and meaning of such terms shall be interpreted as indicated in the Contract.

BID PACKAGE: Bid Submittal shall be made in the manner set forth herein. The Bid Package shall consist of:

The Bid’s statement setting forth in detail how the Bid meets the requirements and evaluation factors and, where applicable, the cost of the goods and/or services. Identification of all subcontractors and/or project team members, including professional resumes and applicable licensure or registration information. Evidence of insurance of the types and in the amounts set forth in the Bid Documents. Evidence of required registration and/or license as set forth in the Bid Documents. ONE (1) ORIGINAL AND TWO (3) HARD COPIES OF THE BID; AND ONE (1) ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE BID IN PDF FORMAT ON A THUMB DRIVE of the fully completed and executed Bid Package shall be submitted. Any Bids submitted after the time and date specified will not be considered and will be returned unopened.

SUBMITTAL: Submit entire BID PACKAGE one (1) original and two (3) Hard Copies of the Bid; and One (1) electronic copy of the Bid in PDF format on a thumb drive) in an opaque, sealed envelope addressed to: Okeechobee County Historic Courthouse, 304 NW 2nd Street, Room 103, Okeechobee, FL 34972 marked "ATTENTION: Brooke Bodden, PURCHASING AGENT - ITB #2026-05 Darrell Enfinger Pickleball Courts". All bids must be received by the County no later than 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at which time all Bids will be opened and recorded.

All Bids will become a public record of the County and are subject to public disclosure consistent with Chapter 119 of the Florida Statute.

WITHDRAWAL OF BID: The BID Submittal may be withdrawn by the Bidder by means of a written request signed by the Bidder or its duly authorized representative. Such written request must be delivered to the place specified in the ITB Advertisement for receipt of the Bids prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of Bids.

Modifications will not be accepted or acknowledged.

DISQUALIFICATION: More than one Bid submittal from an individual, firm, partnership, corporation, or association under the same or different names will not be considered. If the County believes that collusion exists among Bidders, all bid submittals will be rejected.

MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING: A mandatory pre-bid meeting is required. The pre-bid meeting will be held Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 3:00PM. Site location is at Darrell Enfinger Sports Complex 420 NW 27th Lane Okeechobee, FL 34972. Absolutely no questions will be answered in the field.

BID OPENING: Bids will be publicly opened on Tuesday July 14, 2026, at 3:00 PM at the

Okeechobee County Historic Courthouse, 304 NW 2nd St, Rm 163B, Okeechobee, FL.

BID REQUIREMENT: in accordance with "Invitation To Bid”

BID FACTORS: The Bid factors to be considered may include, but are not limited to, Contractor’s Experience and Capability, Reliability/Response, Approach and performance methodology, and Monthly Service Cost

STANDARD OF QUALIFICATION: All awards made by the County shall consider whether the prospective contractor meets the standard of qualification. Factors to be considered in determining whether the standard of qualification has been met shall include whether a prospective contractor has:

i. available the appropriate financial, material, equipment, facility, and personnel resources and expertise, or the ability to obtain them, necessary to indicate its capability to meet all contractual requirement;

ii. a satisfactory record of performance;

iii. a satisfactory record of integrity;

iv. the legal ability to contract with the County; and

v. supplied all necessary information in connection with the inquiry concerning responsibility, including but not limited to, any licenses, permits, or organization papers required.

The prospective contractor shall supply information requested by the County concerning the qualifications of such contractor. If such contractor fails to timely supply the requested information, the County shall base the determination of qualification upon any available information or may find the prospective contractor non-qualified if such failure is unreasonable.

RESERVATION OF RIGHTS: The Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners reserve the right to waive any informality or irregularities in any Bid received, or reject any and/ or all Bids, or re-advertise. The County reserves the right to cancel the award of any Contract at any time before the execution of such Contract by all parties without any liability to the County. For and in consideration of the County considering Bids submitted, the Bidder, by submitting its Bid, expressly waives any claim to damages, of any kind whatsoever, in the event the County exercises its rights to cancel the award in accordance herewith.

In the event only one responsive Bid is received, the County reserves the right to award to the sole Bidder, re-advertise the request for bids, with or without making changes to the evaluation factors; or elect not to proceed.

The Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to select, from among the various Bid alternates, those alternates to be included in the final Contract as well as the right and option to award or re- solicit Bid alternates in any sequence or at any time deemed to be in the best interest of the County.

BID AWARD: The award shall be made in accordance with the provisions of the Invitation to Bid package.

EXECUTION OF CONTRACT: The Contract between the successful Bidder and the County shall be in the form of an “Independent Contractor’s Agreement”. The successful Bidder shall assist and cooperate with the County in executing the Contract, and within ten (10) calendar days following its presentation shall execute and return it to the County along with the Insurance Certificates and any other documentation that may be required by the Contract documents to be submitted at that time.

AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: The obligation of Okeechobee County to enter into the Contract with the successful Bidder is subject to the availability of funds lawfully appropriated for the services by the Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners.

PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES: Pursuant to Florida Statutes section 287.133(2)(a), all Bidders are hereby notified that a person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a bid on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity, may not submit a bid a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit bids 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 is excess of the threshold amount provided in Florida Statutes section 287.017 for CATEGORY TWO (CURRENTLY $25,000) for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list.

A “Public entity crime: means a violation of any state or federal law by a person with respect to and directly related to the transaction of business with the State of Florida, any of its departments or agencies, or any political subdivision of the State of Florida, or with any agency or political subdivision of any other state or with the United States, including, but not limited to, any bid or contract for goods or services, any lease for real property, or any contract for the construction or repair of a public building or public work, involving antitrust, fraud, theft, bribery, collusion, racketeering, conspiracy, or material misrepresentation

b. TAXES: Cost of all sales and other taxes for which the Bidder is liable under the Contract shall be included in the Bid.

SECTION 0003

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

WORKERS COMPENSATION:

Coverage is to apply for all employees for statutory limits in compliance with the applicable state and federal laws. The policy must include Employers’ Liability with a limit of $500,000 each accident, $500,000 each employee, $500,000 policy limit for disease.

COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY – OCCURRENCE FORM REQUIRED:

(Contractor/Vendor) shall maintain commercial general liability (CGL) insurance with a limit of not less than $500,000 each occurrence. If such CGL insurance contains a general aggregate limit, it shall apply separately to this location/project in the amount of $1,000,000. Products and completed operations aggregate shall be $1,000,000. CGL insurance shall be written on an occurrence form and shall include bodily injury and property damage liability for premises, operations, independent contractors, products and completed operations, contractual liability, broad form property damage and property damage resulting from explosion, collapse or underground (x, c, u) exposures, personal injury and advertising injury. Fire damage liability shall be included at $100,000.

COMMERCIAL AUTOMOTIVELIABILITY INSURANCE:

(Contractor/Vendor) shall maintain automobile liability insurance with a limit of not less than $1,000,000 each accident for bodily injury and property damage liability. Such insurance shall cover liability arising out of any auto (including owned, hired and non-owned autos.) the policy shall be endorsed to provide contractually liability coverage.

EVIDENCE OF INSURANCE:

The (Contractor/Vendor) shall furnish the County with Certificates of Insurance. The Certificates are to be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. The County is to be specifically included as an additional insured on all policies except Workers Compensation. In the event the insurance coverage expires prior to the completion of the project, a renewal certificate shall be issued 30 days prior to said expiration date. The policy shall provide a 30 day notification clause in the event of cancellation or modification to the policy. All certificates of insurance must be on file with and approved by the County before commencement of any work activities.

(Bond Requirements on following page.)

BOND REQUIREMENTS:

The Contractor shall provide surety bonds of the types, for such penal sums stated in the Contract Documents, but not less than stated below, and subject to such terms and conditions as required by the Contract Documents. The Contractor shall purchase and maintain the required bonds from a company or companies lawfully authorized to issue surety bonds in the jurisdiction where the Project is located. If the Contract Sum is more than $100,000.00, the Contractor shall furnish a Performance Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Sum as security for the faithful performance of this Contract. The Contractor shall also furnish a Payment Bond in amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Sum. If the Contract Sum is increased, the Owner may require a corresponding increase in the amount of the bonds.

The required bonds shall either be on AIA Forms A312(2010) Performance and AIA A312(2010) Payment or U.S. GSA Standard Form 25 and 25a with Okeechobee County inserted in lieu of the United States of America.

SECTION 0004

BID FORM

THIS BID IS SUBMITTED TO:

1. The undersigned BIDDER proposes and agrees, if this Bid is accepted, to enter into an agreement with OWNER in the form included in the Contract Documents to perform and furnish all Work as specified or indicated in the Contract Documents for the Contract Price and within the Contract Time indicated in this Bid and in accordance with the other terms and conditions of the Contract Documents.

2. BIDDER accepts all of the terms and conditions of the Advertisement or Invitation to Bid and Instructions to Bidders, including without limitation those dealing with the disposition of Bid Security. This Bid will remain subject to acceptance for ninety

(90) calendar days after the day of Bid opening. BIDDER will sign and submit the Agreement with the Bonds, Insurance and other documents required by the Bidding Requirements within ten (10) calendar days after the date of OWNER’S Notice of Award.

3. In submitting this Bid, BIDDER represents, as more fully set forth in the Agreement, that:

(a) BIDDER has examined copies of all the Bidding Documents and of the following Addenda (receipt of all which is herebyacknowledged):

Addendum No: Dated:

Bidder’s Name

(b) BIDDER has familiarized themselves with the nature and extent of the Contract Documents, Work, Site, locality and all local conditions and Law and Regulations that in any manner may affect cost, progress, performance or furnishing of the work.

(c) BIDDER has studied carefully all reports and drawings of subsurface conditions and drawings of physical conditions.

(d) BIDDER has obtained and carefully studied (or assumes responsibility for obtaining and carefully studying) all such examinations, investigation, explorations,tests and studies (in addition to or to supplement those referred to in (c) above) which pertainto the subsurface or physical conditions at the site or otherwise may affect the cost, progress performance or furnishing of the Work at the Contract Price, within the Contract Time and in accordance with the other terms and conditions of the Contract Documents, and no additional examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, reports or similar information or data are or will be required by BIDDER for such purposes.

(e) BIDDER has reviewed and checked all information and data shown or indicated on the Contract Documents with respect to existing Underground Facilities at or contiguous to the site and assumes responsibility for the accurate location of said Underground Facilities.

No additional examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, reports or similar information or data in respect of said Underground Facilities are or will be required by BIDDER in order to perform and furnish the Work at the Contract Price, within the Contract Time and in accordance with the other terms and conditions of the Contract Documents.

(f) BIDDER has correlated the results of all such observations, examinations, investigations, explorations, test, reports and studies with the terms and conditions of the Contract Documents.

(g) BIDDER has given OWNER written notice of all conflicts,errors, discrepancies that it has discovered in the Contract Documents and the written resolution thereof by OWNER is acceptable to BIDDER.

(h) This Bid is genuine and not made in the interest of or on behalf of any undisclosed person, firm or corporation and is not submitted in conformity with any agreement or rules of any group, association, organization, or corporation;

BIDDER has not directly or indirectly induces or solicited any other Bidder to submit a false or sham Bid: BIDDER has not solicited or induced any person, Firm or corporation to refrain from bidding, and BIDDER has not sought by collusion to obtain for themselves any advantage over any other Bidder or over

OWNER.

(i) Bidder agrees that the work will be substantially complete within 30 days after the date stipulated in the Notice to Proceed. In the event substantial completion is not achieved with the specified time, the contractor may be subject to liquidated damages in the amount of $ 150.00 per calendar day.

(j) The Bidder has attached to this Bid Proposal the Bidder's proposed Schedule of

Values allocating the bid amount to the various portions of the Work. This Schedule, subject to approval by the Owner, shall be used as a basis for reviewing the Contractor's application for payment.

(k) The Bidder further proposes and agrees to commence work under the Contract with ten (10) calendar days following receipt of official Notice to Proceed on the date stipulated in such Notice.

(l) After the date of Substantial Completion of the Work, an additional (10) calendar days will be allowed for the following:

1. Completion of all punch list items.

2. Re-cleaning required by work on item 1.

3. Minor site work which does not in any way hinder access or occupancy of a building.

4. Removal of equipment, excess materials and debris from the site.

(m) The Bidder further proposes and agrees as follows:

1) a cashier's check submitted as a Bid Bond will be cashed immediately upon presentation and the funds held by the County Clerk.

2) that, in case of failure on Bidder's part to execute said Contract and the Bond within ten (10) consecutive calendar days after written notice being given of the award of the Contract, the Bid Bond accompanying this Bid, and the monies payable thereon, shall be paid into the funds of the Board of County Commissioners of Okeechobee County, Florida, as liquidated damages for such failure.

3) that, in case of failure on Bidder's part to execute said Contract and the Bond within ten (10) consecutive calendar days after written notice being given of the award of the Contract, the proceeds from the Cashier's check serving as a Bid Bond accompanying this Bid, shall be paid into the funds of the Board of county Commissioners of Okeechobee County, Florida, as liquidated damages for such failure.

(n) Attached hereto is a Cashier's Check or Bid bond in the amount of Dollars, which is five percent (5%) of the Base Bid, made payable to the Board of County Commissioners of Okeechobee County, Florida;

the List of Subcontractors/Material Suppliers; and Contractor's Qualification Statement as required by the Instructions to Bidders.

Bidder's Name

SECTION 0005

BID SCHEDULE

TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OKEECHOBEE COUNTY

(Please fill in all blanks and return with your proposal.)

The undersigned, hereafter called the bidder, hereby declares that he has carefully examined the site of the proposed work, also the plans and specifications noted thereon, and does hereby agree to furnish all labor, materials, tools equipment and incidentals and to sustain all the expenses incurred in doing the work in strict accordance with the said plans which are referred to and made a part thereof at the following prices to-wit:

Bidder proposes and agrees, if the Bid is accepted, to contract with the Board of County Commissioners of Okeechobee County, Florida, in the form of Contract specified, to furnish all necessary materials, equipment, machinery, tools, apparatus, means of transportation and labor necessary to complete the work in full and complete in accordance with the shown, noted, described and intended requirements of the Contract Documents to the full and entire satisfaction of the Board of County Commissioners of Okeechobee County, Florida, with a definite understanding that no money will be allowed for extra work except as set forth in the Contract Documents, for the following sum as designated on the Schedule of Bid Items:

PROJECT OVERVIEW

The Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a qualified contractor to construct a six-court outdoor pickleball facility. The selected contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary to complete the project in full accordance with the approved Site Plan, project specifications, general notes, and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. The pickleball courts shall be laid out and constructed to meet or exceed current national pickleball court standards, including recognized dimensional, orientation, surface, fencing, net, and lighting requirements.

The project includes complete site preparation; saw cutting and selective demolition of existing sidewalk; removal of existing electrical equipment; construction of court foundations; asphalt surfacing; acrylic color coating; installation of perimeter fencing and individual court enclosures; net systems; and a fully functional LED sports lighting system, including new electrical service and tie-in. The six courts will be arranged in two rows of three, each court individually enclosed and oriented North–South to minimize sun glare. All work limits, demolition extents, court layout, utility removals, lighting locations, and surface tie-in points shall be as shown on the attached Site Plan and associated details.

The Contractor shall be solely responsible for obtaining, maintaining, and closing out all required local, state, federal, and environmental permits necessary for the execution and completion of the project. The Contractor shall comply with all permit conditions and regulatory requirements and shall coordinate all required inspections, testing, approvals, and documentation. A safe, clean, and compliant construction site shall be maintained at all times throughout the duration of the project.

As part of the bidding process, a MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING will be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 420 NW 27th Lane, Okeechobee, FL 34972. All interested parties shall gather in the east parking lot area of the site. The meeting will allow prospective bidders to familiarize themselves with existing site conditions, review project requirements, take necessary measurements, and obtain photographs for accurate proposal development. Attendance at this meeting is mandatory for any firm wishing to submit a bid. BIDS RECEIVED FROM CONTRACTORS WHO DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE PRE-BID

MEETING WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

SCOPE OF WORK

Site Preparation & Demolition

• Perform saw cutting of existing concrete sidewalk along defined limits as required for a new pickleball court construction. Sawcut shall be clean, straight, and full depth to prevent damage to adjacent surfaces to remain.

• Remove and dispose of existing sidewalk concrete, including underlying base material, within the limits shown on the Site Plan.

• New asphalt court surfacing shall be extended into and blended with the sawcut sidewalk removal areas, creating a smooth, flush, continuous transition to existing sidewalk surfaces to remain, with no abrupt edges or trip hazards.

• Remove existing electrical panels and associated surface mounted electrical components located within the project limits, as shown on the Site Plan.

• Dispose of all demolished materials offsite in accordance with applicable local, state, and environmental regulations.

• Clear and grub the project area; remove vegetation, debris, rock, and unsuitable topsoil.

• Prepare subgrade and compact to 95% density.

• Apply owner approved soil sterilant or install approved physical weed barrier.

• Grade site to provide positive drainage, maintaining a consistent slope of 1 inch per 10 feet.

• Relocation of existing utilities is included only where specifically shown on the Site Plan or identified prior to bid. Unforeseen utility conflicts shall be handled via change order.

Court Layout & Facility Configuration

• Six courts arranged in two back-to-back rows of three.

• Each court enclosed within a 30’ x 60’ fenced area.

• Regulation playing area: 20’ x 44’, with 8’ baseline and 5’ sideline buffers.

• Overall facility footprint approximately 103’ x 128’, subject to final fence, lighting, and tie-in locations shown on the Site Plan

Court Foundation & Asphalt Surface

• Install 12-inch lime rock base (or approved equivalent) compacted to 95% density.

• Install 2-inch compacted HMA asphalt wearing course ( approx.. 13,184 SF as shown)

• Asphalt limits include tie-in and blending into removed sidewalk areas.

• Allow 14-30 days curing prior to acrylic surfacing.

• Concrete courts are excluded unless owner approved.

Acrylic Surfacing & Striping

• Apply professional, non-slip acrylic sport surfacing system (SportMaster, Acrytech, or approved equal) .

• Two-tone color scheme (e.g., blue playing area with green perimeter).

• Apply 2-inch white textured acrylic line paint for all pickleball striping.

• All markings shall comply with USA Pickleball requirements.

Fencing & Court Hardware

• Install black vinyl-coated chain-link fencing enclosing each of the six courts within individual 30’ x 60’ fenced areas, consistent with the Site Plan.

• Perimeter fencing shall be 8 feet high minimum, with 10 feet high fencing at court ends and other locations where required for ball containment.

• Install 42-48, inch high black vinyl coated divider fencing between adjacent courts to separate play areas while maintaining visibility.

• All fencing shall include terminal posts, line post, top rail, tension wire, fabric ties, concrete footing, and associated hardware necessary for a complete installation.

• Provide and install six (6) 4-feet wide pedestrian access gates, one per court enclosure, including hinges, latches and hardware. Gates shall swing outward and be suitable for public recreational use.

• Install six (6) permanent, heavy duty pickleball net systems, including powder coated steel post, internal net winders, center straps, ground sleeves or anchors and all mounting hardware required for permanent installation.

• Net assemblies shall be installed to regulation heights of 36 inches at sidelines and 34 inches at center, in compliance with USA Pickleball Standards.

Sports Lighting System

• Provide LED court lighting delivering 30-50 footcandles average for competitive play.

• Achieve a maximum-to-minimum uniformity ratio of 2.0:1 or better.

• Install fixtures on approx.. 20’-25’ steel poles at locations shown on the Site Plans.

• Provided engineered concrete foundations designed to meet or exceed Florida Building Code wind load requirements.

• Fixtures shall be full-cutoff or shielded to prevent light spill into adjacent properties.

Electrical Service & Tie-In

• The Contractor shall provide a complete, operational electrical system for the sports lighting, including all required trenching, conduit, conductors, grounding, pull boxes, disconnects, panels, and terminations.

• Contractor shall coordinate with the serving utility company and Authority Having Jurisdiction to establish a new electrical feed, meter (if required), and service equipment necessary to energize the lighting system.

• Removed or abandoned electrical panels and previously cut underground electrical lines shall not be considered a usable power source.

• All electrical work shall be permitted, inspected, and approved, resulting in a fully energized and functional lighting system at project completion.

Equipment & Required Deliverables

• Provide and install fencing components, net systems, hardware, and accessories.

• Deliver certified As-Built drawings sealed by a Florida-licensed professional surveyor.

• Obtain and deliver all required final inspections, approvals, and permit signoffs from the Authority Having

Jursidication.

Permitting Responsibility

The contractor shall be fully responsible for obtaining all permits required for construction, including building, electrical, site development, utility, and environmental permits, along with all associated fees, engineering submittals, revisions, and inspections.

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Schedule of Values

DARRELL ENFINGER

PICKLEBALL COURTS

PROJECT NO: 2026-05

Contractor:

Item

No.

Description of Work

Scheduled

Value ($)

1. Mobilization, Project Setup

2. Concrete Sidewalk Saw cutting & Removal (including disposal)

3. Site Preparation & Earthwork (clearing, grading, subgrade prep)

4. Base Construction (12” lime rock or shell-rock base compacted to 95%)

5. Asphalt Installation (2” HMA asphalt wearing course, including blending into removed sidewalk areas)

6. Acrylic Surfacing System (acrylic coatings, color scheme, line striping)

7. Fencing & Gates (perimeter & divider fencing, six 4’ access gates)

8. Net System & Hardware

9. Sports Lighting System – Poles, Fixtures & Foundations

10. Electrical Service & Tie-in for Sports Lighting (trenching, conduit, conductors, panels, disconnects, utility coordination, testing, commissioning)

11. Drainage Improvements & Fine Grading

12. Surveying & As-Built Documentation

13. General Conditions ( insurance, bonds if required, supervision, project management, temporary facilities)

14. Site cleanup / Restoration

15. Closeout Documents (warranties, turnover package)

16. Permit Allowance $3,500

17. Owners Contingency Allowance - 5%

TOTAL: $

Darrell Enfinger Pickleball Courts

ITB #2026-05

SECTION 0006

BIDDER'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT

SUBMIT BIDS/PROPOSALS TO:

304 NW 2nd Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 (AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER)

Okeechobee County Darrell Enfinger Pickleball Courts

ITB# 2026-05

MAILING ADDRESS:

Federal Employer ID or SS#:

Telephone:

I certify that this bid is made without prior understanding, agreement or connection with any corporation, firm or person submitting a bid for the same materials, supplies or equipment and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud. I agree to abide by all conditions of this bid and certify that I am authorized to sign this bid for the bidder. In submitting a bid to the Okeechobee County, the bidder offers and agrees that if the bid is accepted, the bidder will convey, sell, assign or transfer to the County all rights, title and interest in and to all causes of action it may now or hereafter acquire under the Anti- trust Laws of the United States and the State of Florida for price fixing relating to the particular commodities or services purchased or acquired by the County. At the County’s discretion, such assignment shall be made and become effective at the time the County renders final payment to the bidder.

Signature:

Title:

Type Name:

Date:

SECTION 0007

COMMUNICATIONS

Communications concerning this Bid shall be addressed to:

Brooke Bodden Purchasing Agent

304 NW 2nd Street, Room 103 Okeechobee, FL 34972

863-763-6441 x2113 (phone) jbodden@okeechobeecountyfl.gov

The terms used in this Bid which are defined in the County Contract and Supplementary General Conditions of the Construction Documents and included as part of the Contract Documents including all construction plans have the meanings assigned to them in the General Conditions.

SUBMITTED on , 2026

SECTION 0008

CERTIFICATE AS TO CORPORATE PRINCIPAL

I, , certify that I am the Secretary, of the Corporation named as Principal in the withinbond; that , who signed the said bond on behalf of the Principal was then of said corporation; that I know their signature thereto is genuine; and that said bond was duly signed, sealed and attested to for and on behalf of said corporation by authority of this governing body.

(Corporate)

(Seal) Title:

Bidder's Name

If BIDDER is:

An Individual

By:

(Individual’s Name) (SEAL)

Doing business as:

Business Address:

Phone No:

A Partnership:

(Firm’s Name) (SEAL)

(General Partner)

A Corporation:

(Corporation Name)

(State of Incorporation)

(Name of Person Authorized to Sign)

(Title) (Corporate Seal)

Attest:

(Secretary)

A Joint Venture:

(Name)

(Address)

(Name)

(Address)

(Each joint venture must sign. The manner of signing for each individual, partnership and corporation that is a part to the joint venture should be in the manner indicated above.)

Darrell Enfinger Pickleball Courts

ITB #2026-05

SECTION 0009

QUESTIONNAIRE

Questionnaire sheet to be filled in by bidder.

The undersigned guarantees the truth and accuracy of all statements and answers herein contained:

1. How many years has organization been in business as a general contractor?

2. List any public works contracts you have performed with any governmental agency having a value in excess of $500,000 within the last ten (10)years:

3. Were all contracts listed in No. 2 above completed within the time period without extensions?

4. Were liquidated damages incurred by the contractor for non-timely completion and, the extent to which additional time extensions were granted on all contracts that were not so timely completed?

5. Was the Surety on the Public Works Section 255.05 Bond ever notified that the bidder was in default in the performance of such contracts; and if such default notice was so given, please indicate in detail how much claim default was resolved?

6. Indicated the number of times in which arbitration or litigation ensued from any said Public Works Contract within the last ten (10) years as well as the result of such arbitration of litigation (i.e. whether the same was settled or resolved by trial and who prevailed between the bidder and the governmental agency involved):

7. Please provide a history of similar projects you have completed, other than those listed in No. 2 above, including project name, owner (phone number), value of work performed, percentage completed:

8. What is the last project of this nature that you have completed? Provide owner’s name and phone.

9. Have you ever failed to complete work awarded to you? If so, where and why?

10. The following are named as three (3) corporations or individuals for which you have performed work and to which you refer:

11. Have you personally inspected the proposed work and have you a complete plan for its performance?

12. Will you sublet any part of this work? If so, give details:

State the true, exact, correct and complete name of the partnership, corporation or trade name under which you do business, and the address of the place of business. (If a corporation, state the name of the president and secretary. If a partnership, state the names of all partners. If it is a trade name, state the names of the individuals who do business under the trade name). It is absolutely necessary that his information be furnished.

(Correct name of Bidder)

(a) The business is a

(b) The address of principal place of business is:

(c) The names of the corporate officers, or partners, or individuals doing business under a trade name are as follows:

(Bidder)

SECTION 0010

SWORN STATMENT ON PUBLIC ENTITRY CRIMES UNDER

FLORIDA STATUTES CHAPTER 287.133(3(a.

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

OTHER OFFICER AUTHORIZED TO ADMINISTER OATHS.

1. This sworn statement is submitted with Bid, Proposal or Contract No. 2026-05

2. This sworn statement is submitted by (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. My name is and my (Please print name of individual signing) relationship to the entity named above is .

4. 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 or with an agency or political subdivision of any other state or with the United States, including, but not limited to, any bid or contract for goods or services to be provided to any public entity or an agency or political subdivision of any other state or of the United States and involving antitrust, fraud, theft, bribery, collusion, racketeering, conspiracy, or material misrepresentation.

5. I understand that a "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 or information after July 1, 1989, as a result of a jury verdict, nonjury trial, or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.

6. I understand that an "affiliate" as defined in Paragraph 287.133(1)(a), Florida

Statutes, means:

1. A predecessor or successor of a person convicted of a public entity crime: or

2. 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.

The term "affiliate" includes 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 thirty-six (36) months shall be considered an affiliate.

7. I understand that a "person" as defined in Paragraph 287.133(1)(e), Florida Statutes, means any natural person or entity organized under the laws of any state or of the United States with the legal power to enter into a binding contract and which bids or applies to bid on contracts for the provision of goods or services let by a public entity, or which otherwise transacts or applies to transact business with a public entity.