PROJECT MANUAL

FOR

HOLLICE T. WILLIAMS STORMWATER PARK

Bid No. 26-046

CITY OF PENSACOLA

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND FACILITIES

ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

JULY 2026

INDEX

Bid No. 26-046

1. INVITATION TO BID

2. PURCHASING GENERAL CONDITIONS

3. INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION

4. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

5. SCOPE OF WORK

6. PROPOSAL (all forms to be included in submittal)

A. Proposal page

B. Quantity Sheet(s)

C. Appendix A, 44 C.F.R. Part 18 – Certification Regarding Lobbying

D. State of Florida Affidavit Regarding the Use of Coercion for Labor and

Services

E. Certification for Erosion and Sedimentation Compliance

F. Drug-Free Workplace Certificate

G. Sworn Statement Under Section 287.113(3)(A), Florida Statutes, On Public

Entity Crimes

H. Federal Contract Provisions Copeland “Anti-Kickback” Act I. Certification of Disclosure of Lobbying Activities J. LAP Certification of Current Capacity K. Certification of Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary

Exclusion L. Non-Collusion Declaration and Compliance

M. Required Documents Acknowledgement Page

N. Statement of No Response (Fill out and turn in ONLY if choosing not to bid)

7. SAMPLE CONTRACT

8. SAMPLE PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION BOND

9. GENERAL CONDITIONS

Section 1.Definitions

Section 2. Execution of Contract

Section 3. Contractor

Section 4. Control of Work

Section 5. Protection of Persons and Property

Section 6. Payment

A. Pay Application

10. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

11. OMITTED FROM PROJECT MANUAL

12. GEOTECHNICAL REPORT

13. STATE AND FEDERAL CONDITIONS

14. DAVIS-BACON WAGE DETERMINATION

15. SECTION 3 CONTRACT CLAUSE

THE CITY OF PENSACOLA, FLORIDA

INVITATION TO BID

BID NO. 26-046

A sealed, complete hardcopy bid with original (or electronic) signature, and one (1) complete and identical electronic copy (PDF) on flash drive or CD will be received on August 3, 2026, 2:30 P.M., local time, at the following location.

City Hall (lobby)

222 West Main Street Pensacola, Florida, 32502

Attention: Purchasing

The OUTER PACKAGING of the sealed submittal shall identify the respondent, and the solicitation title and number (whether hand-delivered, mailed, or via UPS/FedEx or other courier service). Submittals received after the deadline will not be accepted. Multiple submittals from the same entity will not be accepted.

Alternatively, electronic responses may be submitted to Open Bids (FKA) Demandstar or Central Bidding. Both sites require registration and varying fees for notifications and document downloads.

NOTE: If submitting an electronic response and IF a bid/proposal bond is required:

• An insurance company’s executed surety bond may be included with the electronic submittal.

OR

• An insurance company’s executed surety bond, a certified check, or a cashier's check must be delivered to the address above.

Those submittals received will be opened and publicly acknowledged immediately afterward via Microsoft Teams at the following link: Microsoft Teams bid opening link.

Specifications will be posted to the City’s website at www.cityofpensacola.com/bids.aspx.

Addenda will be posted to the City’s website. Bidders are responsible for obtaining addenda and are advised to check the website frequently. There is no cost to view or download documents from the City website.

In order to review the project requirements, an optional pre-bid meeting will be held on June 14, 2026, 10:30 A.M., Central time, via Microsoft Teams at the following link*:

Microsoft Teams Pre-Bid Meeting link.

Bidders shall submit a certified check, cashier’s check, or insurance company’s executed bond, payable to the City of Pensacola in the amount of five percent (5%) of the base bid for a period of sixty (60) days.

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Any questions concerning the bid should be addressed and submitted in writing no later Than 10:00 A.M., Central time, July 17, 2026, to:

Dedria Lunderman, Purchasing Manager City of Pensacola 222 W. Main Street

Pensacola, FL 32502 purchasing@cityofpensacola.com

A bid tabulation or a Notice of Intent to Award will be posted to the City’s website at www.cityofpensacola.com/bids.aspx. Bidders are advised to check the website frequently.

The City of Pensacola adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs, and activities. Please email ADACoordinator@cityofpensacola.com or call (850) 436-5600. Requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance of the event in order to allow the City time to provide the requested services.

The City of Pensacola reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to award bids on a split-order basis by item number when applicable, to waive any bid informalities and to re-advertise for bids when deemed in the best interest of the City of Pensacola.

Attest: CITY OF PENSACOLA Ericka L. Burnett D. C. Reeves City Clerk Mayor

The City of Pensacola provides equal access in employment and public services.

(*Participation in a Microsoft Teams meeting requires a microphone and speakers; however, webcams are optional. Participants may join the meeting either via a PC or Smartphone. Please be sure to check the system requirements at the following link: Microsoft Teams System Requirements Check.)

SECURITY NOTICE

Visitors to City Hall are required to stay in the lobby unless otherwise directed.

Late submittals will not be accepted.

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PURCHASING GENERAL CONDITIONS

To ensure acceptance, all bidders submitting bids to the City of Pensacola shall be governed by the following conditions, attached specifications, and bid form(s) unless otherwise specified. Bids not submitted on the bid form(s) provided shall be rejected, and bids not complying with these conditions will be subject to rejection. Multiple submittals from the same entity will not be accepted.

1. Approved Equivalents or Equals: Any manufacturer's names, trade names, brand names, model numbers, etc. listed in the specifications are for information only and not intended to limit competition. The Bidder may offer any brand for which he is an authorized representative, which meets or exceeds the specifications as written. If the bid is based on an "approved equivalent or equal" item(s) or service(s), supportive information in the form of the manufacturer's printed literature or brochures, sketches, diagrams, and/or complete specifications must accompany the bid. The bidder must explain in detail the reasons why the proposed equivalent or equal will meet specifications and not be considered an exception thereto. The City of Pensacola reserves the right to determine acceptance of proposed equivalent or equal item(s) or service(s).

2. Award of Bids: Recommendations for award of bids are made to the Mayor or City

Council based on the lowest and best responsible bidder meeting all conditions and requirements of the specifications.

3. Bid Bond: The particular item(s) or service(s) outlined within the attached specifications require(s) that a certified check, cashier's check, or insurance company’s executed bond made payable to the City of Pensacola in the amount of five percent (5%) of the base bid accompany your proposal. To ensure its prompt return, please include the company's name and return address on the face of your good faith check or draft. Checks or drafts accepted as good faith deposits will be retained within the City's Finance Department until award and execution of contract is complete, or until a purchase order is issued to the successful proposer. Any proposer withdrawing his proposal after the proposal opening forfeits the right of return of his good faith deposit.

4. Bid Withdrawal: No bid may be withdrawn after closing time for receipt of bids for a period of sixty (60) days thereafter. The contract award shall be legally binding at the time of award by Mayor or City Council.

5. Delivery: Bid quotations shall include all freight costs to Pensacola, Florida to a point(s) specified herein or specified at the time the purchase order is placed. No title to the item(s) or service(s) ordered nor any risk of loss shall be passed to the City of Pensacola until after receipt of delivery has been acknowledged by an authorized representative of the City of Pensacola.

6. Discounts: Terms offering a discount for prompt payment will be considered in determining the low bid. The discount period shall begin whenever (1) the conditions of the specifications have been fully met and the product or service judged acceptable to the City of Pensacola or (2) a correct invoice and other required documents have been received, whichever is later. Discounts offered for a period of less than thirty (30) days will not be considered in determining low bid.

7. E-Verify System (Mandatory): In compliance with the provisions of F.S. 448.095, the parties to this contract and any subcontractors engaged in the performance of this contract hereby certify that they have registered with and shall use the E-Verify system of the United States Department of Homeland Security to verify the work authorization status of all newly hired employees, within the meaning of the statute.

8. Exceptions to Specifications: During the drafting of written specifications, a sincere effort is made to describe products and services best suited to the needs of the City; however, in order that consideration be given in evaluating bids, any exceptions to or deviations from the specifications as written must be noted and fully explained. The Mayor is the final authority in determining the acceptability of any exceptions to specifications.

9. Governing Law: The laws of the State of Florida shall be the laws applied in the resolution of any action, claim or other proceeding arising out of this contract.

10. Intent of Specifications: It is the intent of the specifications attached hereto to set forth and describe a certain item(s) or service(s) to be purchased by the City of Pensacola including all materials, equipment, machinery, tools, apparatus, and means of transportation (including freight costs) necessary to provide the item(s) or service(s).

11. Interpretations: All questions concerning the specifications or conditions shall be directed in writing to the Purchasing Office at least ten (10) days prior to submittal deadline, unless otherwise instructed on the Invitation to Bid Page. Inquiries must reference the bid item(s) or service(s) and the date of the bid submittal deadline.

Interpretations will be made in the form of an addendum placed on the City’s website.

The City shall not be responsible for any other explanation or interpretation.

12. Legal Requirements: All applicable provisions of Federal, State, County, and local laws including all ordinances, rules, and regulations shall govern the development, submittal and evaluation of all bids received in response to these specifications, and shall govern any and all claims between person(s) submitting a bid response hereto and the City of Pensacola, by and through its officers, employees and authorized representatives. A lack of knowledge by the bidder concerning any of the aforementioned shall not constitute a cognizable defense against the legal effect thereof. The Bidder agrees that it will not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

13. Licenses, Registration and Certificates: Each bidder shall possess at the time of submitting its bid all licenses, registration and certificates necessary to engage in the business of contracting (or special contracting if the work to be performed necessitates a particular type of specialty contractor) in the City of Pensacola. Bidder must also possess all licenses, registrations and certificates necessary to comply with federal, state and local laws and regulations. The awarded bidder shall be registered at the time of contract execution as an active vendor with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations (www.sunbiz.org).

14. Mistakes: Bidders are expected to examine the conditions, scope of work, proposal prices, extensions, and all instructions pertaining to the item(s) or service(s) involved. Failure to do so will be at the bidder’s risk. Unit prices bid will govern in award.

15. Payment of Invoices: The City of Pensacola issues checks for payment of invoices on the 10th of each month. The signed receiving copy of the purchase order and a correct invoice must have been received by Accounts Payable Activity prior to the 4th of the month. Item(s) or service(s)s received on or after the 4th will be processed in the following month. All invoices are payable by the City under the terms of Florida Prompt Payment Act, Florida Statute §218.70. All purchases are subject to availability of funds in the City’s budget.

16. Permits and Taxes: The bidder shall procure all permits, pay all charges, fees, and taxes, and give all notices necessary and incidental to the due and lawful prosecution of the work. Bidders who use public roads of the City of Pensacola, Florida for transport of goods of any kind which said goods were transported from a point without the City of Pensacola, Florida to a point within the City of Pensacola shall obtain a “Use of Streets” permit for a fee not in excess of the license paid for by local licensees engaged in the same business.

17. Pre-Bid Meetings: If a bid requires a mandatory pre-bid meeting, any representative of a firm wishing to submit a bid must sign in with the name of the bidding firm.

18. Prohibited Conduct by Bidders: Upon the publication of any solicitation for sealed bids, requests for proposals, requests for qualifications, or other solicitation of interest or invitation to negotiate by any authorized representative of the City of Pensacola, any party interested in submitting a bid, proposal, or other response reflecting an interest in participating in the purchasing or contracting process shall be prohibited from engaging in any communication pertaining to formal solicitations with the Mayor, any member of Pensacola City Council or any member of a selection/evaluation committee for RFPs/RFQs, whether directly or indirectly or through any representative or agent, whether in person, by mail, by facsimile, by telephone, by electronic communications device, or by any other means of communication, until such time as the City has completed all action with respect to the solicitation.

19. Protests: Protests of the plans, specifications, and other requirements of bids and requests for proposals must be received in writing by the Purchasing Office at least ten

(10) business days prior to the scheduled bid submittal deadline. A detailed explanation of the reason for the protest must be included. Protests of the intended award of bid or contract must be in writing and received in the Purchasing Office within five (5) business days of the notice of intent to award. A detailed explanation of the protest must be included.

20. Public Entity Crimes: By submitting a proposal each proposer is confirming that the company has not been placed on the convicted vendors list as described in Florida Statute §287.133 (2) (a).

21. Public Records: Any material submitted in response to this Invitation to Bid will become a public document pursuant to Florida Statute §119.07. This includes material which the responding bidder might consider to be confidential or a trade secret. Any claim of confidentiality is waived upon submission, effective after opening the bid pursuant to Florida Statute §119.07.

22. Public Records Law: The Parties shall each comply with Florida Public Records laws. The Parties hereby contractually agree that each Party shall allow public access to all documents, papers, letters, or other public records as defined in Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, made or received by either Party in conjunction with this agreement, or related thereto, unless a statutory exemption from disclosure exists. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, it is expressly agreed that Contractor’s failure to comply with this provision, within seven (7) days of notice from the City, shall constitute an immediate and material breach of contract for which the City may, in the City’s sole discretion, unilaterally terminate this agreement without prejudice to any right or remedy.

23. Rejection of Bids: The City of Pensacola reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to award bids on a split-order basis by item or service number, to waive any minor bid irregularities, technicalities, or informalities, and to re-advertise for bids when deemed in the best interest of the City of Pensacola.

24. Sealed Response: All executed City forms must be submitted. All responses must be signed by an authorized representative of the proposer.

A. Hardcopy response: In the event more than one submittal deadline is scheduled for the same date and time, do not include responses concerning different sets of specifications within the same envelope. The face of the sealed envelope shall be plainly marked identifying the responder, the bid/RFP/RFQ title and number. It shall be the sole responsibility of the respondent to assure receipt of the submittal at the Purchasing Office prior to the published time for the submittal deadline.

B. Electronic response: Respondent may submit an electronic submittal to the sites mentioned on page 1. Offers by telephone, fax, or email will NOT BE

ACCEPTED.

25. Tax: The City of Pensacola is exempt from all State and local sales tax.

26. Unauthorized Aliens: The City of Pensacola shall consider the employment by any contracted vendor of unauthorized aliens a violation of Section 274A of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Such violation shall be cause for unilateral termination of this contract.

27. Venue: Venue for any claim, action or proceeding arising out of this contract shall be Escambia County, Florida.

NSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION

GENERAL

Before starting and until termination of work for, or on behalf of the City, the Contractor shall procure and maintain insurance of the types and limits specified.

The term City, as is used in this section, is defined to mean the City of Pensacola, itself, any subsidiaries or affiliates, elected and appointed officials, employees, volunteers, representatives and agents.

COVERAGE

Insurance shall be issued by an insurer whose business reputation, financial stability and claims payment reputation is satisfactory to the City, for the City’s protection only. Unless otherwise agreed, the amounts, form and type of insurance shall conform to the following minimum requirements.

Worker’s Compensation The Contractor shall purchase and maintain Worker’s Compensation Insurance Coverage for all Workers’ Compensation as legally required. Additionally, the policy, or separately obtained policy, must include Employers Liability Coverage of at least $100,000 each person – accident, $100,000 each person – disease, $500,000 aggregate – disease.

Commercial General, Automobile, Contractor’s Pollution Liability and Umbrella Liability Coverages The Contractor shall purchase coverage on forms no more restrictive than the latest

ANY AND ALL SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS ATTACHED HERETO

WHICH VARY FROM THESE GENERAL CONDITIONS SHALL HAVE PRECEDENCE.

editions of the Commercial General Liability, Business Auto, and Contractor’s Pollution Liability policies filed by the Insurance Services Office. The City of Pensacola shall be an Additional Insured and such coverage shall be at least as broad as that provided to the Named Insured under the policy for the terms and conditions of this Contract. The City shall not be considered liable for premium payment, entitled to any premium return or dividend and shall not be considered a member of any mutual or reciprocal company. Minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and per accident, combined single limit for liability must be provided, with umbrella insurance coverage making up any difference between the policy limits of underlying policies coverage and the total amount of coverage required. If the required limits of liability afforded should become impaired by reason of any claim, then the Contractor agrees to have such limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence, reinstated under the policy.

Commercial General Liability coverage must be provided, including bodily injury and property damage liability for premises, operations, products and completed operations (including pollution related claims), independent contractors, and property damage resulting from, collapse or underground (c,u) exposures. The coverage shall be written on occurrence-type basis.

Business Auto Policy coverage must be provided, including bodily injury and property damage arising out of operation, maintenance or use of owned, non-owned and hired automobiles and employee non-ownership use.

Contractor’s Pollution Liability coverage for bodily injury, property damage, fines, penalties, defense, and clean up must be included. Coverage must include both sudden/accidental and non-sudden/gradual.

Umbrella Liability Insurance coverage shall not be more restrictive than the underlying insurance policy coverages. The coverage shall be written on an occurrence-type basis.

CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE

Required insurance shall be documented in the Certificates of Insurance which provide that the City shall be notified at least thirty (30) days in advance of cancellation, non-renewal or adverse change or restriction in coverage. The City shall be named as an Additional Insured and this contract shall be listed. If required by the City, the Contractor shall furnish copies of the Contractor’s insurance polices, forms, endorsements, jackets and other items forming a part of, or relating to such policies. Certificates shall be on the “Certificate of Insurance” form equal to, as determined by the City, an ACORD 25. Any wording in a Certificate which would make notification of cancellation, adverse change or restriction in coverage to the City an option shall be deleted or crossed out by the insurance carrier or the insurance carrier’s agent or employee. If on an ACORD 25 or similar form, the words “endeavor to” and “but failure...” shall be deleted so that the sentence ends with the word “left” or signed endorsements for the cancellation clauses MUST accompany Certificate(s) of Insurance. The Contractor shall replace any canceled, adversely changed, restricted or non-renewed policies with the new policies acceptable to the City and shall file with the City, Certificate of Insurance under the new policies prior to the effective date of such cancellation, adverse change or restriction. If any policy is not timely replaced, in a manner acceptable to the City, the Contractor shall, upon instructions of the City, cease all operations under the Contract until directed by the City in writing, to resume operations.

INSURANCE OF THE CONTRACTOR PRIMARY

The Contractor required coverage shall be considered primary, and all other insurance shall be considered as excess, over and above the Contractor’s coverage. The Contractor’s policies of coverage will be considered primary as relates to all provisions of the contract.

LOSS CONTROL AND SAFETY

The Contractor shall retain control over its employees, agents, servants, and subcontractors, as well as control over its invitees, and its activities on and about the subject premises and the manner in which such activities shall be undertaken and to that end, the Contractor shall not be deemed to be an agent of the City. Precaution shall be exercised at all times by the Contractor for the protection of all persons, including employees and property. The Contractor shall make special effort to detect hazards and shall take prompt action where loss control/safety measures should reasonably be expected.

HOLD HARMLESS

To the extent provided by law, the Contractor shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Pensacola and the State of Florida, including the City’s officers, agents, and employees, against any actions, claims, or damages arising out of, relating to, or resulting from negligent or wrongful act(s) of the Contractor or any of its officers, agents, or employees, acting within the scope of their office or employment, in connection with the rights granted to or exercised by the Contractor.

The foregoing indemnification shall not constitute a waiver of the City’s sovereign immunity beyond the limits set forth in Florida Statutes, Section 768.28. Nor shall the same be construed to constitute agreement by the Contractor to indemnify the City of Pensacola for the negligent acts or omissions of the City of Pensacola, its officers, agents, or employees, or third parties. Nor shall the same be construed to constitute agreement by the Contractor to indemnify the City for the negligent acts or omissions of the Department, its officers, agents, or employees, or third parties. This indemnification shall survive the termination of this Agreement.”

PAY ON BEHALF OF THE CITY

The Contractor agrees to pay on behalf of the City, as well as provide a legal defense for the City, both of which will be done only if and when requested by the City, for all claims as described in the Hold Harmless paragraph. Such payment on the behalf of the City shall be in addition to any and all other legal remedies available to the City and shall not be considered to be the City’s exclusive remedy.

GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE

This Contract is governed and construed in accordance with laws of the State of Florida.

The law of the State of Florida shall be the law applied in the resolution of any claim, actions or proceedings arising out of the Contract. Venue for any claim, actions or proceedings arising out of this Contract shall be Escambia County, Florida.

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1. AWARD OF CONTRACT

A. The contract will be awarded as soon as practicable to the lowest responsible bidder, price and other factors considered, provided their bid is reasonable and it is to the interest of the City to accept it.

B. The City reserves the right to waive any informality in bids received when such waiver is in the interest of the City. In case of error in the extension of prices, the unit price will govern.

C. The City further reserves the right to accept or reject any or all items of any bid, unless the bidder qualifies such bid by specific limitations; also to make an award to the bidder whose aggregate bid on any combination of bid items is low.

2. BID OPENING

At the time fixed for the opening of bids, their contents will be made public for the information of bidders and others properly interested.

3. BIDDERS INTERESTED IN MORE THAN ONE BID

If more than one bid is offered by any one party, by or in the name of their clerk, partner, or other person, all such bids will be rejected. A party who has quoted prices to a bidder is not thereby disqualified from quoting prices to other bidders or from submitting a bid directly for the work.

4. BIDDER'S QUALIFICATIONS

Before a bid is considered for award, the bidder may be requested by the City to submit a statement of facts in detail as to his previous experience in performing similar or comparable work, and of his business and technical organization and financial resources and plants available to be used in performing the contemplated work. A minimum of 5 qualifying project references may be required from previous or current project owners. These references shall be specific to the prime contractor’s experience; experience of the subcontractor cannot be substituted should the prime contractor fail to meet the requirements of this section. These references shall be from specific projects of similar size and scope. At least 3 of the 5 shall be from another government municipality, especially if the bidder has not contracted with the City on projects of a same/similar nature within the previous five (5) years of the bid date. No references will be considered in which the bidder worked under a different company name or in which the bidder worked as a subcontractor to a prime contractor. The City reserves the express right to not award a contract to a bidder if the provided references do not reveal that the contractor has ample/adequate experience beyond a reasonable doubt to complete the project according to the plans and specifications and within the time frame stipulated.

5. COMMENCEMENT

The bidder further proposes and agrees hereby to commence the work with an adequate force and equipment within (10) consecutive calendar days after being notified by the City of Pensacola to do so.

6. PROJECT COMPLETION, PHASING, AND SCHEDULE

The contractor shall perform all work and testing in accordance with the approved phasing plan and required phasing schedule outlined below. Strict adherence to these timelines is required, and any deviation may result in applicable penalties.

To meet these completion dates, the contractors shall line up materials, resources, and manpower necessary to maintain continuous progress and meet the project milestones.

The contractor is also responsible for the proper installation and maintenance of temporary construction fencing. For the efforts associated with the entire duration of all phases and add alternates, the entire work area must be fully enclosed with fencing to ensure public safety.

Should the City elect to move forward with an add alternate, the same level of construction fencing shall be installed and relocated as necessary to accommodate phasing and public safety.

Finally, please note that the contractor will be expected to submit a detailed project schedule to the City. This schedule should follow with the below required phasing schedule and outline weekly task milestones based on the project timeline described below and include plans for the contractor to attend weekly onsite project update meetings. Prior to execution of the contract, the contract shall reconfirm they will strictly adhere to their submittal project phasing schedule/milestones.

7. CONDITIONS AT SITE OF WORK

Bidders shall be responsible to visit the site to ascertain pertinent local conditions readily determined by inspection and inquiry, such as the location, and general character of the site, labor conditions, the character and extent of existing work within or adjacent thereto, and any other work being performed thereon.

8. DECLARATIONS

The bidder hereby declares that the only person or persons interested in the Bid as principal or principals is or are named herein and that no other person than herein mentioned has any interest in this Bid or in the Contract to be entered into;

that this Bid is made without connection with any other person, company or parties making a bid or proposal; and that it is in all respect fair and in good faith without collusion or fraud.

The bidder further declares that he has examined the site of the work and has informed himself fully in regard to all conditions pertaining to the place where the work is to be done; that he has examined the plans and specifications for the work and the contractual documents relative thereto, including the Advertisement, Bid Form, Form of Contract, General Conditions, and all specific conditions; and that he has satisfied himself relative to the work to be performed.

The bidder proposes and agrees, if this Bid is accepted, that it will not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age or disability and to contract with the City of Pensacola in the form of contract specified, to furnish all necessary materials, equipment, machinery, tools, apparatus, means of transportation, and labor necessary to complete the project.

9. LICENSING REQUIREMENT

Each bidder shall possess at the time of submitting its bid all licenses, registration and certificates necessary to engage in the business of contracting (or special contracting if the work to be performed necessitates a particular type of specialty contractor) in the City of Pensacola. Bidder must also possess all licenses, registrations and certificates necessary to comply with federal, state and local laws and regulations. The awarded bidder shall be registered at the time of contract execution as an active vendor with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations: (www.sunbiz.org).

Without limiting the foregoing, bidder for the project shall hold one or more of the following licenses in order to submit a bid and have qualifying experience relative to the subject project.

A. Florida Licensed General Contractor B. Florida Licensed Underground Utilities Contractor

10. LIEN RELEASE AND AFFIDAVIT

Each Application for Payment shall be accompanied by a Lien Release and Affidavit from each subcontractor and each supplier showing that all materials, labor, equipment and other bills associated with that portion of the work in which payment is being requested for have been paid in full. The City shall not be required to make payment until and unless these affidavits are furnished by the Contractor.

11. PENALTIES

The bidder further agrees that in case of failure on his part to execute the said Contract and Bond within (10) calendar days after written notice being given of the award of the Contract, the check or bid bond accompanying this bid, and the monies payable thereon, shall be paid into the funds of the City of Pensacola as http://www.sunbiz.org/ liquidated damages for such failure; otherwise, the check or bid bond accompanying the Bid shall be returned to the undersigned.

12. PREPARATION OF BIDS

A. Bids shall be submitted on the forms furnished or copies thereof, and must be manually signed. If erasures or other changes appear on the forms, each such erasure or change must be initialed by the person signing the bid.

B. The form of bid will provide for quotation of a price, or prices, for one or more items which may be lump sum bids, alternate prices, scheduled items resulting in a bid on a unit of construction or a combination thereof. Where required on the bid form, bidders must quote on all items and they are warned that failure to do so may disqualify the bid. When quotations on all items are not required, bidders should insert the words “no bid” in the space provided for any item on which no quotation is made.

13. RECEIPT AND OPENING OF BIDS

No responsibility will attach to any City employee for the premature opening of, or the failure to open, a bid not properly addressed and identified.

14. REJECTION OF BIDS

The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids when such rejection is in the interest of the City; to reject the bid of a bidder who has previously failed to perform properly or complete on time contracts of a similar nature; and to reject the bid of a bidder who is not, in the opinion of the Engineer, in a position to perform the contract.

15. SPECIAL CONDITIONS

A. Public Entity Crimes - Any 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 on 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 in excess of the threshold amount provided in Section 287.017, for CATEGORY TWO for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list.

B. All bidders are advised that compliance with The Occupational Safety and Health Administration Excavation Safety Standards, 29 C.F.R.s 1926.650-652 of Sub part P will be required.

C. The Contractor agrees that it will not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

D. Florida State Statute 93.240 under section 556.101 through 556.111 requires that all excavators notify gas companies of their intention to perform any excavation at least forty- eight (48) hours (excluding Saturday, Sundays and holidays) prior to beginning work. If excavating, digging, boring, tunneling, blasting or otherwise disturbing the earth in any manner where a buried gas line may be damaged is proposed, please call the toll free number 1-800-432- 4770 between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. CST Monday through Friday, forty-eight (48) hours before starting the proposed work, (weekends and holidays excluded). Contractor shall notify all utility companies to locate and mark all utility facilities forty-eight (48) hours before starting any excavation.

E. The general contractor will submit a maintenance traffic plan which will satisfy the traffic conditions outlined in the general notes.

F. The general contractor shall post the construction site with "NO TRESPASSING" signs, to prevent amateur archaeologists from entering the site without authorization.

SCOPE OF WORK

Hollice T. Williams Stormwater Park Project City of Pensacola, Florida

July 1, 2026

1. PROJECT OVERVIEW

The Hollice T. Williams Stormwater Park (project) provides an extraordinary opportunity for Pensacola to create a multipurpose public space in the heart of the City to address flooding and water quality improvements, provide recreational, historical, and cultural experiences, and revitalize an urban corridor.

The project is a 47-acre urbanized area, located immediately north of downtown Pensacola, that lies beneath and adjacent to an elevated portion of Interstate I-110. The Site encompasses two major spaces: the existing linear Hollice T. Williams Park and the existing Long Hollow Stormwater Pond and surrounding commercial buildings. Due to the size of the project area and the improvements necessary to achieve the project objectives and goals, the project will need to be constructed in phases and will be supported by future funding opportunities.

The contractor’s scope of work described herein is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Grant - Disaster Relief (DR) grant program, and the Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) grant program.

Existing Site Features

In 1979, the City of Pensacola secured a 99-year lease of the property, including air space, from the Florida Department of Transportation. The official street address of the park is 1601 North Hayne Street, Pensacola, FL 32503. The site is currently zoned as IC, Interstate Corridor, with C-3 Commercial zoned parcels to the West and one- and two-family residential corridors to the East. The project boundaries include E. Maxwell St. to the North, Gonzalez Street to the South, Palafox Street to the west, and N. Hayne Street to the East. Existing Site facilities include the Cecil T. Hunter Pool, the recently completed Blake Doyle Skate Park, a gazebo / pavilion, basketball courts, tennis courts, benches, paths, local Non-Profit Loaves and Fishes, and United Ministries.

Proposed Improvements

The proposed project improvements will include construction of stormwater infrastructure and facilities to assist in flood mitigation and water quality improvement, in addition to passive and active recreational facilities. More specifically, the project will include construction of comprehensive stormwater management system improvements which includes, but is not limited to: (a) installation of new stormwater infrastructure (i.e. inlets, culverts, conveyance channels, detention facilities, etc.), (b) construction of a new underground detention system, (c) construction of a pump station at Long Hollow Pond with installation associated electrical, mechanical, and conveyance infrastructure, (d) construction of multipurpose recreational areas the also serve as stormwater management facilities (e) construction of park pavement and surfacing, (f) installation of site planting and planting soils, (g) construction of irrigation infrastructure, (h) installation of site lighting and electrical, (i) installation of signage and wayfinding, (j) installation of site furnishings (benches, bollards, water fountains, bike racks, trash receptacles), and

(k) installation of other miscellaneous site features.

In addition to stormwater benefits, the project will incorporate landscaping, hardscaping, paving and utility infrastructure to support a recreational space with plentiful and safe pedestrian and multimodal facilities within the project area.

2. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

City of Pensacola (City): As the owner, the City shall serve as the primary contact for the project during construction activities.

Geosyntec Consultants Inc. (Geosyntec): As the prime civil engineer, Geosyntec is responsible for overall project management and civil engineering design (stormwater infrastructure, bulk grading, permitting, process, mechanical, and utility design).

Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, Inc. (MVVA): As the landscape architect and park designer, MVVA is responsible for the path layout, landscape materials, fine grading, site furnishings, lighting, and recreation areas.

Jerry Pate Design (JPD): As the sub-consultant landscape architect, JPD is responsible for landscape planting design, planting soil profiles, landscape irrigation, and landscape maintenance period specifications in compliance with City of Pensacola codes and standards.

Current Edge: As the sub-consultant electrical engineer, Current Edge is responsible for electrical design associated with the Long Hollow Pond pump station, StormCapture MOV units, and Hollice T. Williams Park.

Contractor: The contractor will execute the construction work as per the Issued for Construction (IFC) design set, coordinating with Geosyntec, MVVA, JDP, and Current Edge for clarifications, submittals, and inspections. The contractor is also responsible for developing and implementing a robust Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plan, and Erosion and Sediment Control Plan and coordinating with local business owners to minimize disruption during construction.

3. SCOPE OF WORK FOR CONTRACTOR:

Construction of the approximately 47-acre project area which includes demolition, site preparation, erosion and sediment control, grading, construction of proposed improvements depicted in the IFC design drawings, construction-related permitting, dewatering, and utility relocations (as necessary) and connections.

Proposed improvements include construction of comprehensive stormwater management system improvements which includes, but is not limited to: (a) installation of new stormwater infrastructure (i.e. inlets, culverts, conveyance channels, detention facilities, etc.), (b) construction of a new underground detention (i.e., StormCapture units), (c) construction of a pump station at Long Hollow Pond with installation of associated electrical, mechanical, and conveyance infrastructure, (d) construction of multipurpose recreational areas that also serve as stormwater management facilities, (e) construction of park pavement and surfacing, (f) installation of site planting and planting soils, (g) construction of irrigation infrastructure, (h) installation of site lighting and electrical, (i) installation of signage and wayfinding, (j) installation of site furnishings (benches, bollards, water fountains, bike racks, trash receptacles), and (k) installation of other miscellaneous site features.

Contractor’s work shall include the necessary coordination of all existing utilities with respective owners and to timely address any potential conflicts with required work.

Contractor’s work shall include coordination with FDOT on works directly related to FDOT infrastructure (manhole structure modifications). FDOT has indicated to be notified of construction activities involving FDOT infrastructure so that they may have a representative onsite.

Contractor’s work shall include coordination with CSX on field or construction activities within or adjacent to the railroad tracks and right-of-way. The Contractor shall coordination with CSX to understand all requirements related to work in and around CSX infrastructure.

All work shall be in accordance with the standards and specifications of the Contract Documents and the City of Pensacola.

4. PROJECT COMPLETION, PHASING, AND SCHEDULE

The contractor shall perform all work and testing in accordance with the approved phasing plan and required phasing schedule outlined below. Strict adherence to these timelines is required, and any deviation may result in applicable penalties. To meet these completion dates, the contractors shall line up materials, resources, and manpower necessary to maintain continuous progress and meet the project milestones.

The contractor is also responsible for security of its work and safety of the public by the proper installation and maintenance of temporary construction fencing. For the efforts associated with the entire duration of all phases and add alternates, the entire work area must be fully enclosed with fencing to ensure public safety.

Should the City elect to move forward with any add alternate(s), the same level of construction fencing shall be installed and relocated as necessary to accommodate phasing and public safety.

Finally, while it will not be used as a determining factor in the award of bid, as part of the bid package, the contractor must submit a detailed project schedule to the City. This schedule should follow with the below required phasing schedule and outline weekly task milestones based on the project timeline described below and include plans for the contractor to attend weekly onsite project update meetings. Prior to execution of the contract, the contract shall reconfirm they will strictly adhere to their submittal project phasing schedule/milestones.

Base Bid = Required Schedule:

Allowable Completion Date: August 31, 2027 Liquidated Damage Penalty per Day Over Allowable Completion Date:

$5,000

Additive Alt #1 – NRDA-FUNDED PORTION OF THE PROJECT - Required Schedule:

Allowable Completion Date: August 31, 2027 Liquidated Damage Penalty per Day Over Allowable Completion Date: $1,000

Additive Alt #2 – Required Schedule:

Allowable Completion Date: August 31, 2027 Liquidated Damage Penalty per Day Over Allowable Completion Date: $5,000

ANY AND ALL WORK ASSOCIATED WITH ANY OF THE ADDITIVE ALTERNATES

NUMBERS #3 THROUGH #6 – SUPPLEMENTAL PROJECT SCOPE - Required Schedule:

Allowable Completion Date: August 31, 2027 Liquidated Damage Penalty per Day Over Allowable Completion Date: $5,000

5. ADD ALTERNATES

The contractor shall note that this project includes three (3) add alternates. The alternates are described as follows:

Add Alternate #1 = NRDA-FUNDED PORTION OF THE PROJECT: The scope of work associated with Add Alternate #1 includes installation of StormCapture units to improve stormwater quality and stormwater capacity during large rainfall events. The items identified in Add Alternate #1 would be completed as a full scope of tasks, to be completed in conjunction with the base bid scope. Approval of Add Alternate #1 would be contingent upon NRDA-grant approval. The items identified in Add Alternate #1 would be in addition to the base scope, with no replacement or alteration to the base bid scope items.

Add Alternates #2 through #6 = SUPPLEMENTAL PROJECT SCOPE: The scope of work associated with Add Alternate #2 includes additional park building features and will be evaluated and selectively approved based on available funds, at the discretion of the City. The items identified in Add Alternates #2 through #6 would be activated and completed at the discretion of the City and may be completed in conjunction to or subsequent to the base bid scope, depending on the defined scope and agreement with the City. The items identified in Add Alternate #2 through Add Alternate #6 would be in addition to the base scope, with no replacement or alteration to the base bid scope items.

6. DELIVERABLES

The contractor shall provide the following deliverables to the City:

• MOT Plan: Submit a detailed MOT plan for each phase prior to construction, with updates as needed.

• Copies of all contractor-secured permits (City Building Inspections, FDOT, CSX, etc.)

• Temporary Chainlink Fencing Placement Plan & Phasing

• Stormwater Pollution Prevent Plan (SWPPP): Prepare a detailed SWPPP for the project and obtain necessary FDEP/NPDES permits.

• Shop Drawings: Submit shop drawings for all materials and systems (e.g., drainage, hardscape, irrigation, bollards) for approval prior to installation.

• Material Samples: Provide samples of pavers, ballast stone, bollards, street furniture, and other hardscape elements for approval.

• Progress Reports: Submit monthly progress reports during construction, including an updated construction schedule, MOT updates, and business owner coordination logs.

• As-Built Drawings: Provide as-built drawings at the completion of construction for BDI to prepare record drawings.

• Close-Out Documents: Submit any required close-out documents, including warranties, certifications, and maintenance manuals.

7. COORDINATION AND COMPENSATION

• Primary Contact (City of Pensacola): Brad Hinote P.E., City Engineer, 222 W.

Main Street, Pensacola, FL 32502, (850) 435-1685.

bradhinote@…