ITB Complete Package.pdf

DOT-ITB-27-7001-LV

State of Florida Department of Transportation

INVITATION TO BID

DISTRICT SEVEN STORM DRAIN VIDEO INSPECTION

SERVICES

CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS:

Lori Vicari, Purchasing Agent lori.vicari@dot.state.fl.us

Phone: (813) 975-6199 or (800) 226-7220 x6199 Fax: (813) 975-6473

Florida Department of Transportation Procurement Office, MS 7-700 11201 North McKinley Drive Tampa, Florida 33612-6456 mailto:lori.vicari@dot.state.fl.us

State of Florida Department of Transportation Procurement Office, MS 7-700 11201 North McKinley Drive

INVITATION TO BID (ITB) REGISTRATION

PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS FORM ASAP

FAX TO (813) 975-6473 OR E-MAIL TO LORI.VICARI@DOT.STATE.FL.US

Bid Number: DOT-ITB-27-7001-LV

Title: District Seven Storm Drain Video Inspection Services

Bid Due Date & Time (On or Before): See “TIMELINE” in INTRODUCTION SECTION

Potential bidders should notify our office by returning this bid registration form as soon as possible after downloading. Complete the information below e-mail to Lori Vicari at lori.vicari@dot.state.fl.us.

THE ITB DOCUMENT YOU RECEIVED IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Notice of changes (Addenda), will be posted on the Florida Vendor Information Portal (VIP) at https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/, under this bid number, click on “Search Advertisements”, click on the drop-down arrow beside the box under Advertisement Type, select Invitation to Bid, click on the drop-down arrow beside the box for Organization, select FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, then go to the bottom of the same page and click on Advertisement Search. It is the responsibility of all potential bidders to monitor this site for any changing information prior to submitting your bid.

Company Name:

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Telephone: ( ) Contact Person:

Internet E-Mail Address: __________________________________________________

For further information on this process, e-mail or telephone: Lori Vicari, Purchasing Agent at lori.vicari@dot.state.fl.us or (813) 975-6199 or (800) 226-7220 x6199.

mailto:LORI.VICARI@DOT.STATE.FL.US https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/

I N T R O D U C T I O N S E C T I O N

1) INVITATION

The State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) (hereinafter referred to as the "Department") is soliciting written bids from qualified bidders to establish a contract to provide District Seven storm drain video inspection services. It is anticipated that the term of the contract will begin September 1, 2026, and be in effect for two years.

The Department intends to award two contracts to the responsive and responsible bidders that submit the lowest responsive bid. Current District Seven Storm Drain Video Inspection Contract Vendors are ineligible to submit a bid on this specific solicitation.

For the purpose of this document, the term "bidder" means the bidder acting on their own behalf and those individuals, partnerships, firms, or corporations comprising the bidder team. The term "bid package" means the complete response of the bidder to the ITB, including properly completed forms and supporting documentation. After the award, said bidder will be referred to as the "Vendor".

2) TIMELINE

Provided below is a list of critical dates and actions. These dates are subject to change. Notices of changes (Addenda) will be posted on the Florida VIP at https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/ (click on “Search Advertisements”) under this bid number. It is the responsibility of all potential bidders to monitor this site for any changing information prior to submitting your bid.

ACTION / LOCATION DATE LOCAL TIME

DEADLINE FOR TECHNICAL QUESTIONS 8-12-2026 1:00 PM

There is no deadline for administrative questions.

BIDS DUE (ON OR BEFORE) 8-18-2026 9:30 AM

ELECTONIC SUBMISIONS – PLEASE SEE #3 BELOW

PUBLIC OPENING 8-18-2026 11:00 AM

Florida Department of Transportation Pelican Conference Room 11201 North McKinley Drive

POSTING OF INTENDED DECISION/AWARD 8-18-2026 4:00 PM

3) ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF BIDS

Please follow the below instructions for the submittal of electronic bids, failure to do so may result in your bid being found non-responsive. Non-responsive replies will not be evaluated.

a) Subject line must show: DOT-ITB-27-7001-LV – Vendor’s Name

b) Email shall contain one file attachment marked as the following: DOT-ITB-27-7001-LV -

Bid Submittal

c) Documents must be submitted in portable document format (PDF) and have a size limit of 25MB.

d) The body of the email shall not contain any information other than the signature line.

e) Bids shall be submitted to: D7.Purch@dot.state.fl.us

It is the bidder’s responsibility to assure that the bid is delivered to the proper place on or before the bid due date and time (See Introduction Section 2 Timeline). Bids which for any reason are not so delivered, will not be considered.

4) BID OPENING AGENDA

The sealed bids will be opened by the Department's Procurement Office personnel at the date, time, and location in the Timeline. All bid openings are open to the public and will be conducted according to the following agenda:

- Opening remarks – Approximate time of two minutes by Department Procurement Office personnel.

- Public input period – To allow a maximum of 15 minutes total for public input related to the bid solicitation.

- Bids opened – At conclusion of public input or 15 minutes, whichever occurs first, bids received timely will be opened with bidder’s name and prices to be read aloud.

- Adjourn - After all bids received timely have been opened, the meeting will be adjourned.

5) SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Any person with a qualified disability requiring special accommodation at a pre-bid conference, public meeting, and/or opening shall contact the contact person at the phone number, e-mail address or fax number provided on the title page at least five working days prior to the event. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact this office by using Florida Relay Services which can be reached at (800) 955-8771 (TDD).

S P E C I A L C O N D I T I O N S

1) MYFLORIDAMARKETPLACE

BIDDERS MUST BE REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA’S MYFLORIDAMARKETPLACE

SYSTEM BY THE TIME AND DATE OF THE BID OPENING OR THEY MAY BE CONSIDERED

NON-RESPONSIVE (see Special Condition 19). All prospective bidders that are not registered should go to https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/ to complete on-line registration or call (866) 352-3776 for assisted registration.

All payment(s) to the vendor resulting from this competitive solicitation WILL be subject to the MFMP Transaction Fee in accordance with the referenced Form PUR 1000 General Contract Condition #7d. The Transaction Fees imposed shall be based upon the date of issuance of the payment.

2) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES W-9 REQUIREMENT

The Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) requires all vendors that do business with the state to submit an electronic Substitute Form W-9. Vendors must submit their W-9 forms electronically at https://flvendor.myfloridacfo.com to receive payments from the state. Contact the mailto:D7.Purch@dot.state.fl.us https://flvendor.myfloridacfo.com/

DFS Customer Service Desk at (850) 413-5519 or FLW9@myfloridacfo.com with any questions.

3) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

In accordance with section 287.057(25), Florida Statutes (F.S.), respondents to this solicitation or persons acting on their behalf may not contact, between the release of the solicitation and the end of the 72-hour period following the agency posting the notice of intended award, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and state holidays, any employee or officer of the executive or legislative branch concerning any aspect of this solicitation, except in writing to the Purchasing Agent as provided in the solicitation documents. Violation of this provision may be grounds for rejecting a response.

Any technical questions arising from this ITB must be forwarded, in writing, to the Purchasing Agent identified below. Questions must be received no later than the time and date reflected in the timeline. The Department’s written response to written inquiries submitted timely by bidders will be posted on the Florida VIP at https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/ (click on “Search Advertisements”) under this bid number. It is the responsibility of all potential bidders to monitor this site for any changing information prior to submitting your bid.

WRITTEN TECHNICAL QUESTIONS should be submitted to:

Lori Vicari, Purchasing Agent at D7-PurchQuestions@dot.state.fl.us

Questions regarding administrative aspects of the bid process should be directed at the Purchasing Agent in writing at the address above or by phone: (813) 975-6199 or (800) 226-7220 x6199.

4) ORAL INSTRUCTIONS / CHANGES TO THE ITB (ADDENDA)

No negotiations, decisions, or actions will be initiated or executed by a bidder because of any oral discussions with a state employee. Only those communications which are in writing from the Department will be considered as a duly authorized expression on behalf of the Department.

Notices of changes (Addenda) will be posted on the Florida VIP at https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/ (click on “Search Advertisements”) under this bid number. It is the responsibility of all potential bidders to monitor this site for any changing information prior to submitting your bid.

5) SCOPE OF SERVICES

Details of the services, information and items to be furnished by the Vendor are described in Exhibit "A", Scope of Services, attached hereto and made a part hereof.

6) INTENDED AWARD

The Department intends to award two contracts to the responsive and responsible bidders that submit the lowest responsive bid.

7) PRE-BID CONFERENCE: A PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL NOT BE HELD.

8) QUALIFICATIONS

8.1 GENERAL

mailto:FLW9@myfloridacfo.com https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/ mailto:D7-PurchQuestions@dot.state.fl.us

Current District Seven Storm Drain Video Inspection Contract Vendors are ineligible to submit a bid on this specific solicitation.

Bidder MUST meet all the following minimum qualifications:

8.1.1 Is authorized to conduct business in the State of Florida.

8.1.2 Possesses OR can obtain all permits and licenses required prior to this contract being awarded and comply with all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances necessary to provide all services required by this ITB (DOT-ITB-27-7001-LV).

8.1.3 A business registered in the state of Florida that has actively engaged in providing video inspection services for the past consecutive five years.

8.1.4 Has ability to provide deliverables in data formats compatible with Environmental Systems

Research Institute (ESRI’s) ArcGIS, MP4 and Microsoft Word and Excel software.

8.1.5 Has performed, as a prime contractor, at least three projects within the past two years of no less than 5,000 linear feet of video inspection of concrete box culverts, storm drainpipes, manholes and inlets and maintenance and repair recommendations. Project fees should be between $5,000.00 and $500,000.00.

8.1.6 Has employees who have passed and still hold an active certification for National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO), Pipeline Assessment Certification Program (PACP), Lateral Assessment Certification Program (LACP), and Manhole Assessment Certification Program (MACP).

8.2 BIDDER QUALIFICATIONS

When submitting the bid, each bidder must submit a written statement (“Minimum Qualifications Statement” form), detailing their qualifications that demonstrate they meet all the minimum qualifications contained in Special Condition 8.1, General, above. Failure by the bidder to provide the above item(s) will constitute a non-responsive determination. Bids found to be non-responsive will not be considered.

8.3 AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA

In accordance with sections 607.1501, 608.501, and 620.9102, F.S., out of state corporations, out of state limited liability companies, and out of state limited partnerships must be authorized to do business in the State of Florida. Such authorization should be obtained by the bid due date and time, but in any case, must be obtained prior to posting of the intended award of the contract. For authorization, contact:

Florida Department of State Tallahassee, Florida 32399

(850) 245-6051

8.4 LICENSE TO CONDUCT SERVICES IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA

If the services provided requires that individuals be licensed by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, such licenses should be obtained by the bid due date and time, but in any case, must be obtained prior to posting of the intended award of the contract. For licensing, contact:

Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Tallahassee, Florida 32399

(850) 487-1395

9) LIABILITY INSURANCE

The Vendor shall not commence any work until they have obtained the following types of insurance, and certificates of such insurance have been received by the Department. Nor shall the Vendor allow any subcontractor to commence work on this project until all similar insurance required of the subcontractor has been obtained. The Vendor shall submit the required Certificates of Insurance (COI) to Lori Vicari, Purchasing Agent, lori.vicari@dot.state.fl.us, within 10 days after the ending date of the period for posting the intended award decision.

The Vendor must carry and keep in force during the period of this contract a general liability insurance policy or policies with a company authorized to do business in the State of Florida, affording public liability insurance with combined bodily injury limits of at least $200,000.00 per person and $300,000.00 each occurrence, and property damage insurance of at least $200,000.00 each occurrence, for the services to be rendered in accordance with this contract.

With respect to any general liability insurance policy required pursuant to this contract, all such policies shall be issued by companies licensed to do business in the State of Florida. The Vendor shall provide to the Department certificates showing the required coverage to be in effect with endorsements showing the Department to be an additional insured prior to commencing any work under this contract. The certificates and policies shall provide that in the event of any material change in or cancellation of the policies reflecting the required coverage, 30 days advance notice shall be given to the Department or as provided in accordance with Florida law.

The Department shall be exempt from, and in no way is liable for, any sums of money which may represent a deductible in any insurance policy. The payment of such deductible shall be the sole responsibility of the Vendor or subcontractor providing such insurance. Policies that include Self Insured Retention (SIR) will not be accepted.

10) PERFORMANCE BOND

The intended award bidder shall provide the Department with a performance bond in the amount of $50,000.00. The performance bond shall be provided by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Florida. The performance bond shall be executed and furnished to the Department prior to contract execution and no later than 10 days after the ending date of the period for posting the intended award decision unless the Department extends the time period in writing.

Failure to provide the required performance bond to the Department within the aforementioned timeframe will void the intended award bid and the Department will proceed in contracting with the next lowest responsive bidder.

The bidder must submit, with its bid, a current letter from a surety company or bonding agent authorized to do business in the State of Florida and written on company letterhead, to document the bidder’s present ability to obtain a performance bond in the amount of $50,000.00. Failure by the bidder to provide this letter with its bid will constitute a non-responsive determination for its bid.

Bids found to be non-responsive will not be considered.

11) METHOD OF COMPENSATION

For the satisfactory performance of these services, the method of compensation shall be described in Exhibit “B”, attached hereto and made a part hereof.

12) CONTRACT DOCUMENT

STANDARD WRITTEN AGREEMENT

The Department’s “Standard Written Agreement” is attached hereto and made a part hereof. The terms and conditions contained therein will become an integral part of the contract resulting from this solicitation. In submitting a bid, the bidder agrees to be legally bound by these terms and conditions.

13) REVIEW OF BIDDER'S FACILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

After the bid due date and prior to contract execution, the Department reserves the right to perform or to have performed an on-site review of the bidder's facilities and qualifications. This review will serve to verify data and representations submitted by the bidder and may be used to determine whether the bidder has adequate facilities, equipment, qualified and experienced staff, and overall management capabilities to provide the required services. The review may also serve to verify whether the bidder has financial capabilities adequate to meet the contract requirements.

Should the Department determine that the bid package has material misrepresentations or that the size or nature of the bidder's facilities, equipment, management capabilities, or the number of experienced personnel (including technical staff) are not adequate to ensure satisfactory contract performance, the Department has the right to reject the bid.

14) PROTEST OF INVITATION TO BID SPECIFICATIONS

Any person who is adversely affected by the contents of this ITB must file the following with the Department of Transportation, Clerk of Agency Proceedings, Office of the General Counsel, 605 Suwannee Street, Mail Station 58, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0450:

1. A written notice of protest within 72 hours after the posting of the solicitation, (the notice of protest may be faxed to (850) 414-5264, and

2. A formal written protest in compliance with Section 120.57(3), F.S., within 10 days of the date on which the written notice of protest is filed.

Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), F.S., or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, F.S.

15) UNAUTHORIZED ALIENS

The employment of unauthorized aliens by any Vendor is considered a violation of Section 274A(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. If the Vendor knowingly employs unauthorized aliens, such violation shall be cause for unilateral cancellation of the contract.

16) SCRUTINIZED COMPANIES LISTS

ALL responses, regardless of dollar value, must include a completed Vendor Certification Regarding Scrutinized Companies Lists to certify the respondent is not on either of those lists. The form must be submitted with the bid sheet.

Section 287.135, F.S., prohibits a company or other entity from bidding on, submitting a proposal for, or entering into or renewing a contract for goods or services of: i) $100,000 or more if, at the time of bidding on, submitting a proposal for, or entering into or renewing such contract , the company or other entity is on the Scrutinized Companies or Other Entities that Boycott Israel List, created pursuant to Section 215.4725, F.S., or is engaged in a boycott of Israel; and, ii) $1,000,000 or more if, at the time of bidding on, submitting a proposal for, or entering into or renewing such contract, the company or other entity is on either the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Terrorism Sectors List, created pursuant to Section 215.473, F.S., or is engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria.

If the Department determines the Vendor submitted a false certification under Section 287.135 , F.S., the Department shall either terminate the contract after it has given the Vendor notice and an opportunity to demonstrate the Department’s determination of false certification was in error pursuant to Section 287.135 , F.S., or maintain the contract if the conditions of Section 287.135 , F.S. are met.

17) RESERVATIONS

The Department reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids received and reserves the right to make an award without further discussion of the bids submitted. Therefore, the bidder should make sure that the bid package submitted is complete and accurate and submitted to ensure delivery on or before the bid opening time and date specified in this solicitation. It is understood that the bid will become a part of the Department's official file, without obligation to the Department.

18) ADDITIONAL TERMS & CONDITIONS

No conditions may be applied to any aspect of the ITB by the bidder. Any conditions placed on any aspect of the bid documents by the bidder may result in the bid being rejected as a conditional bid (see “RESPONSIVENESS OF BIDS”). DO NOT WRITE IN CHANGES ON ANY ITB SHEET. The only recognized changes to the ITB prior to bid opening will be a written Addenda issued by the Department.

19) RESPONSIVENESS OF BIDS

Bids will not be considered if not received by the Department on or before the date and time specified as the due date for submission. All bids must be typed or printed in ink. A responsive bid is an offer to provide the services specified in this ITB in accordance with all requirements of this ITB. Bids found to be non-responsive will not be considered. Bids may be rejected if found to be irregular or not in conformance with the requirements and instructions herein contained. A bid may be found to be irregular or non-responsive by reasons that include, but are not limited to, failure to utilize or complete prescribed forms, modifying the bid requirements, submitting conditional bids or incomplete bids, submitting indefinite or ambiguous bids, or executing forms or the bid sheet with improper and/or undated signatures. Other conditions which may cause rejection of bids include evidence of collusion among bidders, obvious lack of experience or expertise to provide the required services, and failure to perform or meet financial obligations on previous contracts. ALL determinations of responsiveness will be the responsibility of the FDOT Procurement Office.

20) BID SHEET

http://procnet.co.dot.state.fl.us/forms/ByNumber.asp?formnumber=375-030-60 http://procnet.co.dot.state.fl.us/forms/ByNumber.asp?formnumber=375-030-60

The bidder must use the attached Exhibit “C”, Bid Sheet to submit its bid. The bid sheet must be signed and dated in ink by a representative who is authorized to contractually bind the bidder. All bid sheets and other documentation submitted in response to this solicitation must be executed and submitted in accordance with Introduction Section No.3, Electronic Submissions of Bids.

21) ESTIMATED QUANTITIES

The Department anticipate purchasing the estimated quantities shown on the bid sheet for a two-year period of any contract resulting from this bid. The estimated quantities are given only as guidelines for preparing your bid and should not be construed as representing the actual quantities to be authorized under this contract. The Vendor(s) shall supply, at bid prices, the actual quantities authorized regardless of whether the total of such quantities is more or less than anticipated. This bid and the resulting contract will be subject to annual appropriated funding.

22) IDENTICAL PRICING

In the event the Department receives identical pricing or scoring from multiple vendors that would tie the awarded vendor; the Department may, at its discretion, award all responsive tied vendors or reject all.

23) COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL

Copyrighted material will be accepted as part of a bid only if accompanied by a waiver that will allow the Department to make paper and electronic copies necessary for the use of Department staff and agents. It is noted that copyrighted material is not exempt from the Public Records Law, Chapter 119, F.S. Therefore, such material will be subject to viewing by the public, but copies of the material will not be provided to the public.

24) ATTACHMENT TO ITB SUBMITTAL - CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL

The bidder must include any materials it asserts to be exempted from public disclosure under Chapter 119, F.S., in a separate bound document labeled "Attachment to ITB, Number DOT-ITB-27- 7001-LV - Confidential Material". The bidder must identify the specific statute that authorizes exemption from the Public Records Law. Any claim of confidentiality on materials the bidder asserts to be exempt from public disclosure and placed elsewhere in the bid will be considered waived by the bidder upon submission, effective after opening.

25) MODIFICATIONS, RESUBMITTAL AND WITHDRAWAL

Bidders may modify submitted bids at any time prior to the bid due date. Requests for modification of a submitted bid shall be in writing and must be signed by an authorized signatory of the bidder.

Upon receipt and acceptance of such a request, the entire bid will not be considered unless is resubmitted by the due date and time. Bidders may also send a change in separate email to be opened at the same time as the bid. Bid modification and changes must be submitted in accordance with Introduction Section No.3, Electronic Submissions of Bids.

26) POSTING OF INTENDED DECISION/AWARD

26.1 - GENERAL:

The Department’s decision will be posted on the Florida VIP, at https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/, on the date in the Timeline, and will remain posted for a period of 72 hours. Any bidder who is adversely affected by the Department's recommended award or intended decision must file the following with the Department of Transportation, Clerk of Agency Proceedings, Office of the General Counsel, 605 Suwannee Street, Mail Station 58, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0450:

1. A written notice of protest within 72 hours after posting of the Intended Award, (the notice of protest may be faxed to (850) 414-5264, and

2. A formal written protest and protest bond in compliance with Section 120.57(3), F.S., within

10 days of the date on which the written notice of protest is filed. At the time of filing the formal written protest, a bond (a cashier’s check or money order may be accepted) payable to the Department must also be submitted in an amount equal to 1% of the estimated contract amount based on the contract price submitted by the protestor.

Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in Section 120.57(3), F.S., or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, F.S.

26.2 - INABILITY TO POST:

If the Department is unable to post as defined above, the Department will notify all bidders by electronic notification on the Florida VIP (see special condition 26.1, above) or by mail, fax, and/or telephone. The Department will provide notification of any future posting in a timely manner.

26.3 - REQUEST TO WITHDRAW BID:

Requests for withdrawal will be considered if received by the Department, in writing, within 72 hours after the bid opening time and date. Requests received in accordance with this provision will be granted by the Department upon proof of the impossibility to perform based upon obvious error on the part of the bidder. Bidders that do not withdraw as stated above will forfeit their bid bond, if applicable.

27) AWARD OF THE CONTRACT

Services will be authorized to begin when the Vendor receives the following document(s), as appropriate, indicating the encumbrance of funds and award of the contract:

A Standard Written Agreement executed by both parties, and a letter of authorization, issued by the Department’s Contract Manager.

28) RENEWAL

Upon mutual agreement, the Department and the contract Vendor may renew the contract for a period that may not exceed three years or the term of the original contract, whichever is longer. The renewal must be in writing and signed by both parties and is subject to the same terms and conditions set forth in the initial contract and any written amendments signed by the parties. Any renewal shall specify the renewal price, as set forth in the solicitation response, except that an agency may negotiate lower pricing. Renewal is contingent upon satisfactory performance evaluations and subject to the availability of funds.

29) ATTACHED FORMS

Exhibit “C”, Bid Sheet Exhibit “D”, Contract Qualification Statement E-Verify Performance Bond Minimum Qualifications Statement Vendor Certification Regarding Scrutinized Companies Lists Foreign Country of Concern Attestation (PUR 1355) (Form 6) Affidavit Regarding Labor and Services

30) TERMS AND CONDITIONS

30.1 GENERAL CONTRACT CONDITIONS (PUR 1000)

The State of Florida’s General Contract Conditions are outlined in form PUR 1000, which is a downloadable document incorporated into this ITB by reference. Any terms and conditions set forth in this ITB document take precedence over the PUR 1000 form where applicable.

http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/2933/11777/1000.pdf

The following paragraphs do not apply to this ITB:

Paragraph 31, Dispute Resolution - PUR 1000 Paragraph 40, PRIDE – PUR 1000, when federal funds are utilized.

30.2 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO RESPONDENTS (PUR 1001)

The State of Florida’s General Instructions to Respondents are outlined in form PUR 1001, which is a downloadable document incorporated into this ITB by reference. Any terms and conditions set forth in this ITB document take precedence over the PUR 1001 form where applicable.

http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/2934/11780/1001.pdf

The following paragraphs do not apply to this ITB:

Paragraph 3, Electronic Submission – PUR 1001 Paragraph 4, Terms and Conditions – PUR 1001 Paragraph 5, Questions – PUR 1001

30.3 MFMP Purchase Order Terms and Conditions

All MFMP Purchase Order contracts resulting from this solicitation will include the terms and conditions of this solicitation and the State of Florida’s standardized Purchase Order Terms and Conditions, which can be found on the Department of Management Services website at the following link:

http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/117735/646919/Purchase_Order_Terms_Sept _1,_2015_.pdf Section 8(B), PRIDE, is not applicable when using federal funds.

31) ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

All responses are subject to the terms and conditions of this solicitation, which, in case of conflict, shall have the following order of precedence listed:

http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/2933/11777/1000.pdf http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/2934/11780/1001.pdf http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/117735/646919/Purchase_Order_Terms_Sept_1,_2015_.pdf http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/117735/646919/Purchase_Order_Terms_Sept_1,_2015_.pdf

Special Conditions Exhibit “A”, Scope of Services Exhibit “B”, Method of Compensation Exhibit “C”, Bid Sheet Exhibit “D”, Contract Qualification Statement Standard Written Agreement Instructions to Respondents (PUR 1001) General Conditions (PUR 1000) Introduction Section

32) ANTITRUST VIOLATOR VENDOR LIST

Pursuant to Section 287.137(2)(a), F.S., a person or an affiliate who has been placed on the antitrust violator vendor list following a conviction or being held civilly liable for an antitrust violation may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply for any new contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity; may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply for a new contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work; may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply on new leases of real property to a public entity; may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a new contract with a public entity; and may not transact new business with a public entity.

33) PROHIBITION AGAINST CONSIDERING SOCIAL, POLITICAL, OR IDEOLOGICAL

INTERESTS IN GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING

Pursuant to Section 287.05701, F.S., an awarding body may not request documentation of or consider a vendor’s social, political, or ideological interests when determining if the vendor is a responsible vendor, and an awarding body may not give preference to a vendor based on the vendor’s social, political, or ideological interest.

34) CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES OF FOREIGN COUNTRIES OF CONCERN PROHIBITED

The Bidder must submit, with its bid, a completed Foreign Country of Concern Attestation (PUR 1355) (Form 6). Form 6 must be completed by an officer or representative of the Bidder on behalf of the Bidder.

35) AFFIDAVIT REGARDING LABOR AND SERVICES

Prior to contract execution, extension or renewal, the Department shall notify the contract awardee of the need to download, complete, and submit the FDOT form, Affidavit Regarding Labor and Services, No. 375-030-31. Please have the form signed and notarized and send a scanned copy to the Department. The nongovernmental entity (contract awardee) must maintain the original copy in accordance with other provisions of this contract, and in accordance with Florida law.

A-1

EXHIBIT “A”

SCOPE OF SERVICES

DISTRICT SEVEN STORM DRAIN VIDEO INSPECTION SERVICES

I. OBJECTIVE

Perform Storm Drain Video Inspection in accordance with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District Seven (Department) procedures as described in this Exhibit “A”, Scope of Services. These duties include video inspection of storm drain culverts, pipes, manholes and inlets, recommendations for maintenance and repairs and evaluation/inspection reports of the existing storm drain system. These duties will be required District-Wide (Hernando, Hillsborough, Citrus, Pasco and Pinellas Counties).

NOTE: Current District Seven Video Drain Inspection Services Contract Vendors are ineligible for award of this contract.

II. SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY VENDOR

Furnish all labor, transportation, equipment, materials, maintenance of traffic and incidentals required to perform any of the following tasks in accordance with Florida Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction - FY 2025-26, Maintenance Specifications - FY 2025-26 and Standard Plans - FY 2025-26

A. VIDEO INSPECTION SERVICES

1. The video inspection includes:

a. Providing maintenance of traffic (MOT) in accordance with FDOT Standard Specification Section 102 and Standard Plans Section 102 when needed. Coordinate with local maintenance offices permitting department, county or local governments as required for implementation. If lane closures are needed, provide 14 working days minimum advance notification to the drainage group and the FDOT local maintenance offices.

b. When a pipe segment or structure is inaccessible for video recording, request the Department’s Contract Manager notify the Department’s Maintenance Office for assistance to access the storm drain.

c. Design, approval, installation, and operation of an adequate dewatering system when necessary to perform video inspection services.

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d. Desilting the existing storm drain system using high-pressure jetting and commercial vacuum services in accordance with Maintenance Specification Section 430-94.

e. Conducting video inspection and recording of segmented pipe/culvert runs and structures of the storm drain system as depicted on schematic plans and in accordance with Maintenance Specification Section 432- 2.1.

f. Documenting deficiencies observed in video and photograph format in accordance with Maintenance Specification Section 432-2.1.

g. Providing video files in Window Media Video (WMV) format via online digital distribution. Digital video disc (DVD) or compact disc (CD) media will not be accepted.

B. STORM DRAIN VIDEO INSPECTION AND DRAINAGE ASSESSMENT

REPORT

1. Prepare a written report to provide the Department with the inspection findings and an evaluation of the structural and functional condition of the existing culverts/pipes within a specified project limit in accordance with Maintenance Specification Section 432-2.2. In addition to Section 432-2.2 requirements, include the following in the report:

a. Table of contents.

b. Line inspection reports.

c. Photo logs.

d. Storm drain assessment summary spreadsheet including maintenance and repair recommendations.

2. Provide the report in pdf format via online digital distribution. DVD or CD media will not be accepted.

3. Submit the Storm Drain Video Inspection and Drainage Assessment Report to the Department for review and approval prior to submitting invoices for payment.

III. DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

The Department appoints a Contract Manager to administer the terms of this contract. The Contract Manager will be Abdul Waris, District Seven Drainage Design Engineer., or designee Drainage Engineer, FDOT, MS 7-800, 11201 N.

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McKinley Drive, Tampa, FL 33612, telephone (813) 975-6227, fax (813) 975-6150, email Abdul.Waris@dot.state.fl.us. The Department reserves the right to change the Contract Manager at any time.

IV. WORKLOAD

The quantity of storm drain video inspections may be added or deleted from the tasks during the lifetime of this contract based on initiation or completion of design projects, adjustments to the work program or at the Department’s discretion.

V. BEGINNING AND LENGTH OF SERVICES

The performance period of this contract shall commence September 1, 2026, and be effective for two years thereafter. Services shall begin and be performed as directed by letters of authorization issued in accordance with Exhibit “B” Method of Compensation of this contract.

VI. TERMINATION ACTION

Reference is made to Paragraph 6 of the Standard Written Service Agreement.

Any necessary default action will be processed in accordance with Department of Management Services Rule 60A-1.006(3).

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EXHIBIT “B”

METHOD OF COMPENSATION

I. PURPOSE

This Exhibit defines the limits and method of compensation to be made to the Vendor for services set forth in Exhibit "A", Scope of Services and the method by which payments shall be made.

II. ASSIGNMENT OF WORK

The Department shall request Vendor services on an as-needed basis.

Services to be provided on each project will be initiated and completed as directed by the Department’s Contract Manager. A Letter of Authorization (LOA) will be issued for each project scheduled.

III. COMPENSATION

There is no budgetary ceiling; funds will be encumbered for each LOA.

This is a term contract for an indefinite quantity whereby the Vendor agrees to furnish services during a prescribed period of time. The specific period of time completes such a contract. The Department will authorize services based on need and availability of budget. Execution of this contract does not guarantee that the work will be authorized.

IV. ESTABLISHMENT OF LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION AMOUNT

For each LOA the Vendor, following Exhibit "A", Scope of Services shall prepare an estimate of work and price based on the rates established in Exhibit "C", Bid Sheet. Once an acceptable lump sum amount has been agreed upon by the Vendor and the Department’s Contract Manager, a LOA shall be issued by the Department’s Contract Manager. The Department’s Contract Manager shall obtain fund approval for each authorization by approved encumbrance prior to issuing the LOA. No work shall be performed until the LOA, and approved encumbrance has been issued.

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V. PROGRESS PAYMENTS

The Vendor shall submit an invoice in a format acceptable to the Department.

Invoices shall be submitted to:

Florida Department of Transportation Maintenance, MS 7-800 Attn: Lesli Sanchez 11201 N. McKinley Dr.

Tampa, FL 33612-6456

VI. DETAILS OF UNIT RATES

Details of unit rates for the performance of the Vendor’s services set forth in Exhibit "A", Scope of Services are contained in Exhibit "C", Bid Sheet, attached hereto and made a part hereof.

VII. FINANCIAL CONSEQUENCES:

Reference is made to paragraph 3 of the Standard Written Agreement.

VIII. TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY

This contract does not involve the purchase of tangible personal property, as defined in Chapter 273, F.S.

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EXHIBIT “C”

BID SHEET

Item No.

Pay Item No.

Description Unit (A)

Quantity (B)

Unit Rate (A x B) Total

1. 01 Field Review ED 300 $ $

2. 02 Assessment Report EA 30 $ $

3. 425-74-1 Manholes & inlets cleaning & sealing, <10’

EA 175 $ $

4. 425-74-2 Manholes & inlets cleaning & sealing, >10’

EA 25 $ $

5. 430-94- 1 Desilting pipe, 0 - 24" (to facilitate Video

Inspection)

LF 40,000 $ $

6. 430-94- 2 Desilting pipe, 25 - 36" (to facilitate Video

Inspection)

LF 25,000 $ $

7. 430-94- 3 Desilting pipe, 37 - 48" (to facilitate Video

Inspection)

LF 15,000 $ $

8. 430-94- 4 Desilting pipe, 49 - 60" (to facilitate Video

Inspection)

LF 4,000 $ $

9. 430-94- 5 Desilting pipe, 61" or greater (to facilitate

Video Inspection)

LF 1,000 $ $

10. 430-950 Desilting concrete box culvert CY 3000 $ $

11. E432-4-1 Storm Sewer Inspection (Video Camera)

(with joint & crack measurement)

LF 90,000

Total: $

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RENEWAL PRICING

Item No.

Pay Item No.

Description Unit (A)

Quantity (B)

Unit Rate (A x B) Total

1. 01 Field Review ED 300 $ $

2. 02 Assessment Report EA 30 $ $

3. 425-74-1 Manholes & inlets cleaning & sealing, <10’

EA 175 $ $

4. 425-74-2 Manholes & inlets cleaning & sealing, >10’

EA 25 $ $

5. 430-94- 1 Desilting pipe, 0 - 24" (to facilitate Video

Inspection)

LF 40,000 $ $

6. 430-94- 2 Desilting pipe, 25 - 36" (to facilitate Video

Inspection)

LF 25,000 $ $

7. 430-94- 3 Desilting pipe, 37 - 48" (to facilitate Video

Inspection)

LF 15,000 $ $

8. 430-94- 4 Desilting pipe, 49 - 60" (to facilitate Video

Inspection)

LF 4,000 $ $

9. 430-94- 5 Desilting pipe, 61" or greater (to facilitate

Video Inspection)

LF 1,000 $ $

10. 430-950 Desilting concrete box culvert CY 3000 $ $

11. E432-4-1 Storm Sewer Inspection (Video Camera)

(with joint & crack measurement)

LF 90,000

Total: $

LF = Linear feet, EA = Each, ED = Each day, CY = Cubic yard

The unit rates shall contain all costs to include data collection, field reviews, mobilization, maintenance of traffic (MOT), travel, labor, materials, equipment, overhead, general and administrative, incidental expenses, operating margin and subcontractor costs, if any.

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A unit rate must be submitted for each item number unless otherwise specified. An empty submission indicating no bid for any item number will result in the bid being declared non-responsive and will not be considered for award (Reference Section 19 of the Invitation to Bid).

The estimated quantities are for determining the low bid and have no bearing on the actual quantities that may be utilized under this contract. Renewal pricing is not included in the low bid pricing.

MFMP TRANSACTION FEE:

All payment(s) to the vendor resulting from this competitive solicitation WILL be subject to the MFMP Transaction Fee in accordance with the referenced Form PUR 1000 General

Contract Condition #7d. The Transaction Fees imposed shall be based upon the date of issuance of the payment.

NOTE: In submitting a response, the bidder acknowledges they have read and agreed to the solicitation terms and conditions and their submission is made in conformance with those terms and conditions.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: I certify that I have read and agree to abide by all terms and conditions of this solicitation and that I am authorized to sign for the bidder. I certify that the response submitted is made in conformance with all requirements of the solicitation.

Bidder: FEID #:

Address: City, State, Zip:

Phone: Fax: Email:

Authorized Signature: Date:

Printed/Typed Name: Title:

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EXHIBIT “D”

CONTRACT QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT

DISTRICT SEVEN STORM DRAIN VIDEO INSPECTION SERVICES

RE: DOT-ITB-27-7001-LV

I, __________________________________________________________________ of (Name) (Title)

(Name of Vendor) hereby certifies that the named Vendor meets the following contract qualifications:

1. Is authorized to conduct business in the State of Florida.

2. Possesses OR can obtain all permits and licenses required prior to this contract being awarded and comply with all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances necessary to provide all services required by this ITB (DOT-ITB-27-7001-LV).

3. A business registered in the state of Florida that has actively engaged in providing video inspection services for the past consecutive five years.

4. Has ability to provide deliverables in data formats compatible with Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI’s) ArcGIS, MP4 and Microsoft Word and Excel software.

5. Has performed, as a prime contractor, at least three projects within the past two years of no less than 5,000 linear feet of video inspection of concrete box culverts, storm drainpipes, manholes and inlets and maintenance and repair recommendations. Project fees should be between $5,000.00 and $500,000.00.

6. Has employees who have passed and still hold an active certification for National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO), Pipeline Assessment Certification Program (PACP), Lateral Assessment Certification Program (LACP), and Manhole Assessment Certification Program (MACP).

I further certify that any subcontractors that this firm may use to perform work under this ITB meets the above contract qualifications.

(Signature) (Date)

STATE OF COUNTY OF

PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, D-2 who, after first being sworn by me, affixed his/her [Name of Individual Signing] signature in the space provided above on this day of , 20 .

NOTARY PUBLIC

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT

Meet all requirements under Section 8, Qualification, 8.1.1, 8.1.2, 8.1.3, 8.1.4., 8.1.5 and 8.1.6.

Current District Seven Storm Drain Video Inspection Contract Vendors are ineligible to submit a bid on this specific solicitation.

Provide a written statement detailing your qualifications and provide references specifically for the qualifications above:

WORK REFERENCES

List the names of three references for which your business has provided similar services.

BUSINESS NAME ADDRESS CONTACT PERSON PHONE NO.

1. ________________________________________________________________________________________

2. ________________________________________________________________________________________

3. ________________________________________________________________________________________

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

AFFIDAVIT REGARDING LABOR AND SERVICES

375-030-31

PROCUREMENT

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Effective July 1, 2024, pursuant to §787.06(14), Florida Statutes, when a contract is executed, renewed, or extended between a nongovernmental entity and a governmental entity, the nongovernmental entity must provide the governmental entity with an affidavit signed by an officer or a representative of the nongovernmental entity under penalty of perjury attesting that the nongovernmental entity does not use coercion for labor or services.

Nongovernmental Entity's Name:

Address:

Phone Number:

Authorized Representative’s Name:

Authorized Representative’s Title:

Email Address:

AFFIDAVIT

I, insert nongovernmental entity's authorized representative name, as authorized representative attest that insert nongovernmental entity's namedoes not use coercion for labor or services as defined in §787.06, Florida Statutes.

Under penalty of perjury, I declare that I have read the foregoing Affidavit and that the facts stated in it are true.

(Signature of authorized representative) Date

STATE

COUNTY OF

Sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before me, by means of physical presence or online notarization, this day of , (year), by

Notary Public

Commission Expires

Personally Known OR Produced Identification

Type of Identification Produced

E-VERIFY

375-031-06

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Contract No: DOT-ITB-27-7001-LV

Financial Project No(s): Various

Project Description: District Seven Storm Drain Video Inspection Services

In accordance with the contract, the Vendor/Consultant/Contractor hereby acknowledges and certifies compliance with Section 448.095, Florida Statutes. The Vendor/Consultant/Contractor shall register with and use the E-Verify system to verify the work authorization status of all newly hired employees. The Vendor/Consultant/Contractor shall utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system, in accordance with the terms governing use of the system. The Vendor/Consultant/Contractor shall comply with Section 448.095, Florida Statutes, for the duration of the contract term, including any extensions or renewal periods.

Company/Firm:

Authorized Signature:

Title:

Date:

PERFORMANCE BOND

375-040-27

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KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That we, (name)

(hereinafter called Vendor) of (address) and

(hereinafter called Surety) of (name)

(address) duly authorized to do business in the State of Florida, are held and firmly bound unto the State of Florida in the full and just sum of Dollars ($ ), lawful money of the United States of America, to be paid to the Florida Department of Transportation (hereinafter called the Department), to which payment will and truly to be made we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally and firmly by these presents;

WHEREAS, the above Vendor has subscribed to an agreement with the Department to bear the date of

, for contractual services agreement in connection with Florida Department of Transportation District

Seven Storm Drain Video Inspection Services DOT-ITB-27-7001-LV in County(ies), particularly known as

(hereinafter called the Agreement), upon certain terms and conditions in said Agreement more particularly mentioned; and

NOW, THEREFORE, The condition of this obligation is such that if the above Vendor in all respects will comply with the terms and conditions of said Agreement, and its obligations thereunder, including the Scope of Services, Specifications, General Conditions, Special Conditions, Bid Blank therein referred to and made a part thereof, and such alterations as may be made in said conditions and…