miami-dade CIIS - RPQ - INVITATION TO BID Friday_ October 16_ 2026 - 9_43_51 AM.pdf

Fire Rescue Facilities and Construction Division 9300 NW 41 Street Miami FL 33178

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

REQUEST FOR PRICE QUOTATION (RPQ)

Contract No: MCC 7360 Plan RPQ No: MDFRD-905-35-GC

INVITATION TO BID

A RPQ has been issued for the work identified below. If you are interested in submitting a bid for this project, please submit your bid via Sealed Envelopes, attention to MARISABEL BERMEJO at 9300 NW 41 Street, Doral, FL 33178 no later than 11/12/2026 at 10:00 AM. If you have any questions, contact Alberto Perdigon at 786-331-4507.

This RPQ is issued under the terms and conditions of the Miscellaneous Construction Contracts (MCC) Program MCC 7360 Plan.

RPQ DETAILED BREAKDOWN

Bid Due Date: 11/12/2026 Time Due: 10:00 AM Submitted Via: Sealed Envelopes Estimated Value: $360,000 (excluding Contingencies and Dedicated Allowances) Project Name: MDFR FIRE STATION 35 NEW FOUR-FOLD XT EXTERIOR DOORS Project Location: 201 WESTWARD DRIVE, MIAMI SPRINGS, FL 33166 License Requirements: Primary: General Building Contractor Sub: Garage / Industrial Door; Electrical Contractor Scope of Work: (Contractor must obtain and submit all permits prior to performing any work).

SCOPE OF WORK

The work, in general consist of one Project. Contractor is required to include in project estimate cost, all labor work & materials associated with this SOW and described/noted in the RPQ. The new proposed replacement of existing Overhead Doors to be removed/demolished, fabrication and installation of new Four-Fold XT Exterior Bi-fold Doors at existing Apparatus Bay, by Door Engineering and Manufacturing (or approved equal) included but not limited to Bollard detail, floor sign on Entrapment zone, new Electrical work, presence sensors etc. remove and relocate existing system components and properly patch and finish all work as mentioned and described herein noted on the Project contract drawings FS #35 – Proposed Four-Fold XT Exterior Doors for FS #35, consisting of three (3) Sheets A-1.0, A-2.0, and E-1.0. The contractor shall protect active Fire Station with proper visqueen or construction material, for dust & noise protection/control always.

FS #35 – Project Contract Drawings – have been prepared in-house by MDFR-Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, Design & Construction Division. The project Station is located at 201 Westward Dr.

Miami Springs, Fl. 33166.

Layout of Work: “The work consists of removal of existing (2) Overhead Doors and to be replaced with new proposed Four-Fold XT Exterior Doors for FS #35. The sequence and schedule is Key in this project. Contractors cannot demolish existing overhead doors without having the new Four- Fold XT Exterior Doors lined-up and on schedule, to be delivered to the project site. Contractor shall coordinate with Door Engineering for fabrication and schedule delivery. As mentioned in Project drawings Sheet A-1-0, A-2.0 and E-1.0. Dimensions and specifications indicated on the subject project contract drawings mentioned above shall be verified by the contractor at all times.

The contractor shall notify Miami-Dade Fire Rescue immediately of any deviations or conditions encountered which are contrary to those indicated on the project contract documents. Failure to make notifications shall place responsibility upon the contractor to carry out the work in a satisfactory and workmanlike manner.

Contractor to provide labor, material, transportation and equipment and perform all operations required to achieve the completion of the Installation of the New proposed Four Fold XT Exterior Doors at FS #35, herein specified. Contractor to follow and comply with the requirements always listed on the RPQ and contract project plans. Contractor is responsible and required to comply with the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and all requirements according to the Miscellaneous Construction Contractor MCC-7360.

The work shall be sequenced as necessary to coordinate the work of all subcontractors and suppliers in the most effective manner to diligently complete the work and meet the project schedule as well as the Contract completion deadline.

Work required to be accomplished during off hours and weekends as necessary to meet the project schedule or sequence of the work shall be performed by the contractor at no additional cost to owner.

If contractor disturbs existing adjacent areas to the proposed scope of work, it will be their responsibility to restore the affected areas accordingly, to its original state.

The work includes, but not limited to:

The complete replacement of Overhead Doors with new Four-Fold Doors by Door Engineering and Manufacturing (or approved equal) as specified herein copied and project contract drawings.

The Fire Station #35 need protection and seal off with visqueen plastic all adjacent interior space inside the Apparatus Bay. Again, make reference to the Project contract drawings for Structural and Electrical components as noted associated to accomplish the New Four-Fold XT Exterior Doors installation.

Electrical - Contractor to provide and install All Electrical work associated with the proposed project contract drawings Sheet E-1.0 for the Four-Fold Doors fabrication & Installation.

Contractor shall be familiar with the project contract drawings as well as the project site. All Electrical installation work shall comply and meet All standard requirements of the NEC, FBC, and any other applicable Federal, State and local codes, such as local electric utility and telephone company.

Structural – Contractor to provide and install All Structural components associated with the proposed contract project drawings for the Four-Fold XT Exterior Doors specified in Sheets A-1.0, A-2.0 and E-1.0. Contractor shall be familiar with the project contract drawings as well as the project site.

Shop Drawing’s approval required by MDFR, prior to any fabrication or ordering materials and installation, as well as Notice of Acceptance NOA. The awarded contractor shall provide (5) copies of the proposed Shop Drawings with calculations for review and approval no later than 5-days after receipt of Contract Award & Purchase Order.

All construction related debris shall be removed by the contractor daily, as construction debris piling WILL NOT be considered unless properly placed in a construction dumpster. Construction dumpster will be used for loos debris and construction, unless contractor removes the construction debris daily and immediately after each construction phase. Grounds during and after construction shall be clean of ALL related construction debris including nails, scrap materials, etc. Contractor is responsible and shall include the dumpster(s) and /or debris removal (hauling) as part of their project bid.

For all other work not listed within this scope, the contractor shall refer to the Project plans and specifications.

Contractor storing of material will only be allowed by contractor written request and MDFR Construction written approval. If grounds are used for storing material, equipment, working area, etc., contractor to return grounds, grass areas to its original conditions; this includes any damage occurring during construction phase process.

Contractor is responsible for all Interior and Exterior wall paint damage as well as painting new scope of work areas, at the cost of the contractor, including cost of paint and labor to match existing paint colors.

Contractor shall provide MDFRD with a three (3) years labor warranty after the FINAL acceptance approval by the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department, Project Construction Manager.

MDFR Fire Rescue Facility #35 is NOT allowed for contractor’s use, therefore contractors shall consider portable toilets; service & maintain port-o-let and other temporary equipment for contractor’s use. Contractor and their employees are not allowed inside the fire station for No reason other than emergency purposes.

MDFR emergency vehicles have the Right-Of-Way at all times. Contractor’s and or Subcontractors are Not to block or interfere with MDFR daily operations/activities.

Safety and Security Precautions – All on-site contractor’s personnel, shall have identification and or company business attire according to the rules and regulations set by the Miscellaneous Construction Contract MCC 7360. Contractor shall be responsible for the storage and protection of materials & equipment’s. Contractor shall provide barriers/ barricades etc. as necessary to prevent entry and protect construction employees/ personnel at all times. Contractor shall be responsible for all safety precautions and accident preventive provisions of OSHA and all applicable safety codes; Including no claims shall be made against (MDFR) by reason of any act of an employee or trespasser.

Environmental Protection – Contractor shall be responsible for the prevention of environmental pollution including but not limited to: Dust control to protect and seal off with visqueen plastic all adjacent interior spaces; etc. as a result of construction operations under this project contract.

Document Pickup: Contact: Phone No: Date: 1/1/1900 Location:

Pre-Bid Meeting:: YES Mandatory: YES Date: 10/15/2026 Time: 10:00 AM Location: 201 WESTWARD DRIVE, MIAMI SPRINGS, FL 33166

Site Meeting: YES Mandatory: YES Date: 10/15/2026 Time: 10:00 AM Location: 201 WESTWARD DRIVE, MIAMI SPRINGS, FL 33166

Bid shall be submitted to: Contact: MARISABEL BERMEJO Address: 9300 NW 41 Street, Doral, FL 33178 Email: benedit@miamidade.gov FAX # :

Type of Contract: Multiple Trade Method of Award: Lowest Responsible Bidder Method of Payment: Scheduled Monthly Payments Insurance Required: YES

Additional Insurance Required: NO If Yes - Minimum Coverage:

Performance & Payment Bond Required: YES Bid Bond Required: YES

Davis Bacon: NO Maintenance Wages: NO AIPP: NO Amount:

DBE Participation: NO Percentage: 0.00% DBE Subcontractor Forms Required: NO SBE-S Requirements NO Percentage: 0.00% SBE-Services Commodity Set-Aside NO If Yes, Service = SBE-G Requirements NO Percentage: 0.00% SBE-Goods Commodity Set-Aside NO If Yes, Goods = Liquidated Damages: YES $$ Per Day: $250.00 For RPQ's less than $10,000, if no LD rate is specified, the County reserves the right to assess actual damages in lieu of LDs.

Design Drawing Included: YES Shop Drawing Included: NO Specifications Included: YES Anticipated Start Date: 11/23/2026 Calendar Days for Project Completion: 180 Comments: Pursuant to Section 2-8.10 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, this Contract is subject to a user access fee under the County’s User Access Program (UAP) in the amount of two percent (2%).

All construction services provided under this contract are subject to the 2% UAP. This fee applies to all Contract usage whether by County Departments or by any other governmental, quasi-governmental or not-for-profit entity. From every payment made to the Contractor under this contract (including the payment of retainage), the County will deduct the two percent (2%) UAP fee provided in the ordinance and the Contractor will accept such reduced amount as full compensation for any and all deliverables under the contract. The County shall retain the 2% UAP for use by the County to help defray the cost of its procurement program. Contractor participation in this pay request reduction portion of the UAP is mandatory.

Provided, however, UAP shall not be applicable for total contract values, inclusive of contingency and allowance accounts, of less than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00).

1. MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING AND SITE VISIT: A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting and site visit has been scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Station 35 located at 201 WESTWARD DRIVE, MIAMI SPRINGS, FL 33166. Please make sure to arrive promptly.

2. SEALED BIDS for this project will be received for and on behalf of Miami-Dade County, by Miami Dade Fire Rescue Headquarters at 9300 NW 41st Street, Miami, Florida, 33178.

**IMPORTANT INFORMATION** Currently MDFR Headquarters is undergoing major renovations therefore, bidders are encourage to arrive early in order to find parking and check-in with security.

3. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES in the amount of $250 per calendar day will be assessed for each day the project is delayed.

4. BID BOND: All Bids shall be accompanied by 1 original fully executed and 2 copies of original of a bid guarantee for not less than 5% of the amount of the total bid, which includes all contingencies and allowances, and at the option of the bidder shall be one of the following: a certified check, a bank draft payable to Miami-Dade County, US Government Bonds at par values, or bid bond secured by a surety company.

5. PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND: Bidders submitting Bids and to whom a contingent award is made shall duly execute and deliver to the County a Performance and Payment Bond in an amount that represents 100% of the Bid price offered by the Bidder. The Performance and Payment Bond Form supplied by the County shall be the only acceptable form. 00431 - Surety Performance and Payment Bond Form is herewith included. The completed form shall be delivered to the County within 14 calendar days of the date that the Notice of Award Recommendation is issued.

6. RFI: The last day for project RFI QUESTIONS is on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

Any questions submitted after aforementioned date shall not be considered. MDFR will review and answer the questions, prior to the bid due date.

7. SCHEDULE OF VALUES: Bidders shall submit a detailed Schedule of Values (SOV) as part of their sealed bid package. The Schedule of Values must clearly itemize and assign a value to each major component of the work and accurately reflect the full scope of services required under the contract. As such, bidders are required to provide sufficient detail to clearly identify all work elements, including labor, materials, equipment, allowances, and any other costs associated with the completion of the project.

8. INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE:

Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the County and its officers, employees, agents and instrumentalities from any and all liability, losses or damages, including attorney's fees and costs of defense, which the County or its officers, employees, agents or instrumentalities may incur as a result of claims, demands, suits, causes of actions or proceedings of any kind or nature arising out of, relating to or resulting from the performance of this Agreement by the Contractor or its employees, agents, servants, partners principals or subcontractors.

Contractor shall pay all claims and losses in connection therewith and shall investigate and defend all claims, suits or actions of any kind or nature in the name of the County, where applicable, including appellate proceedings, and shall pay all costs, judgments, and attorney's fees which may issue thereon. Contractor expressly understands and agrees that any insurance protection required by this Agreement or otherwise provided by the Contractor shall in no way limit the responsibility to indemnify, keep and save harmless and defend the County or its officers, employees, agents and instrumentalities as herein provided.

The Contractor shall furnish MIAMI DADE FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT, 9300 NW 41 STREET, DORAL, FL 33178, Certificate(s) of Insurance which indicate that insurance coverage has been obtained which meets the requirements as outlined below:

For contracts of a value under $1,000,000.00

A. Worker’s Compensation Insurance for all employees of the Contractor as required by Florida Statute 440.

a. If applicable should include coverage required under the U.S. Longshoremen and Harbor Worker’s Act (USL&H) and/or Jones Act for any activities on or about navigable water.

B. Commercial General Liability in an amount not less than $300,000 per occurrence, and $600,000 in the aggregate. Miami-Dade County must be shown as an additional insured with respect to this coverage.

C. Automobile Liability Insurance covering all owned, non-owned and hired vehicles used in connection with the work, in an amount not less than $300,000 combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage.

*Under no circumstances are Contractors permitted on the Aviation Department, Aircraft Operating Airside (A.O.A) at Miami International Airport without increasing automobile coverage to $5 million. Only vehicles owned or leased by a company will be authorized. $1 million limit applies at all other airports.

For contracts of a value over $1,000,000.00

A. Worker’s Compensation Insurance for all employees of the Contractor as required by Florida Statute 440.

a. If applicable should include coverage required under the U.S. Longshoremen and Harbor Workers Act (USL&H) and/or Jones Act for any activities on or about navigable water.

B. Commercial General Liability in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, and $2,000,000 in the aggregate. Miami-Dade County must be shown as an additional insured with respect to this coverage.

C. Automobile Liability Insurance covering all owned, non-owned and hired vehicles used in connection with the work, in an amount not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage.

Under no circumstances are Contractors permitted on the Aviation Department, Aircraft Operating Airside (A.O.A) at Miami International Airport without increasing automobile coverage to $5 million. Only vehicles owned or leased by a company will be authorized. One-million dollar limit applies at all other airports.

The following additional insurance coverages might be applicable. Please contact Risk Management if further clarification is needed:

If asbestos abatement or removal operations, environmental work as in extraction of contaminated soil, and/or transportation/delivery/unloading of hazardous materials is required of the Contractor shall furnish to Miami Dade Fire Rescue Department, 9300 NW 41 Street, Doral, FL 33178, Certificate(s) of Insurance which indicate that insurance coverage has been obtained which meets the requirement as outlined above in letter A-C and below:

a. Pollution Liability insurance, in an amount not less than $1,000,000 covering third party claims, remediation expenses, and legal defense expenses arising from on-site and off-site loss, or expense or claim related to the release or threatened release of Hazardous Materials that result in contamination or degradation of the environment and surrounding ecosystems, and/or cause injury to humans and their economic interest.

If construction of a building(s) or structure(s) occurs as either ground-up new, addition or structural renovation of an existing structure is required, the Contractor shall furnish to Miami Dade Fire Rescue Department, 9300 NW 41 Street, Doral, FL 33178 Certificate(s) of Insurance which indicate that insurance coverage has been obtained which meets the requirement as outlined above in letter a below:

a. Builders Risk Insurance on an all-risk basis in an amount not less than one hundred (100%) percent of the completed contract value of the building(s) or structure(s). The policy shall be in the name of Miami Dade County and the Contractor. If work being done involves existing structure, then coverage needs to include coverage for existing structure.

For renovation or equipment install projects with values greater than $1,000,000:

a. Installation Floater on an "all risk" basis in an amount not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the insurable value of the equipment and materials. The policy shall list Miami Dade County as a Loss Payee A.T.I.M.A.

For contracts that requires professional services such as testing, design, engineering, architectural or other related professional services the Contractor shall furnish to MIAMI DADE FIRE RESCUE DEAPRTMENT, 9300 NW 41 STREET, DORAL, FL 33178 , Certificate(s) of Insurance which indicate that insurance coverage has been obtained which meets the requirement as outlined above in letter A-C and below

a. Professional Liability in the amount not less than $ 1,000,000 per claim

All insurance policies required above shall be issued by companies authorized to do business under the laws of the State of Florida, with the following qualifications:

The company must be rated no less than A- as to management, and no less than Class VII as to financial strength, by Best’s Insurance Guide, published by A.M. Best Company, Oldwick, New Jersey, or its equivalent, subject to the approval of the County Risk Management Division.

or

The company must hold a valid Florida Certificate of Authority as shown in the latest List of All Insurance Companies Authorized or Approved to Do Business in Florida issued by the State of Florida Department of Financial Services.

NOTE: CERTIFICATE HOLDER MUST READ: MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

111 NW 1st STREET

SUITE 2340

MIAMI, FL 33128

DISCLOSURE:

• Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the County and its officers, employees, agents and instrumentalities from any and all liability, losses or damages, including attorneys’ fees and costs of defense, which the County or its officers, employees, agents or instrumentalities may incur as a result of claims, demands, suits, causes of actions or proceedings of any kind or nature arising out of, relating to or resulting from the performance of this Agreement by the Contractor or its employees, agents, servants, partners principals or subcontractors. Contractor shall pay all claims and losses in connection therewith and shall investigate and defend all claims, suits or actions of any kind or nature in the name of the County, where applicable, including appellate proceedings, and shall pay all costs, judgments, and attorney’s fees which may issue thereon. Contractor expressly understands and agrees that any insurance protection required by this Agreement or otherwise provided by the Contractor shall in no way limit the responsibility to indemnify, keep and save harmless and defend the County or its officers, employees, agents and instrumentalities as herein provided.

The Contractor shall furnish to Fire Rescue, 9300 NW 41 Street, Miami FL 33178, Certificate(s) of Insurance which indicate that insurance coverage has been obtained which meets the requirements as outlined below:

A. Worker’s Compensation Insurance for all employees of the Contractor as required by Florida Statute 440.

a. If applicable should include coverage required under the U.S. Longshoremen and Harbor Workers’ Act (USL&H) and/or Jones Act for any activities on or about navigable water.

B. Commercial General Liability in an amount not less than $300,000 per occurrence, and $600,000 in the aggregate.

Miami-Dade County must be shown as an additional insured with respect to this coverage.

C. Automobile Liability Insurance covering all owned, non-owned and hired vehicles used in connection with the work, in an amount not less than $300,000 combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage.

*Under no circumstances are Contractors permitted on the Aviation Department, Aircraft Operating Airside (A.O.A) at Miami International Airport without increasing automobile coverage to $5 million. Only vehicles owned or leased by a company will be authorized. $1 million limit applies at all other airports.

VERIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY (E-VERIFY):

By entering the Contract, the Awarded Bidder becomes obligated to comply with the provisions of Section 448.095, Florida Statute, titled "Verification of Employment Eligibility." This includes but is not limited to utilization of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify System to verify the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees by the Awarded Bidder effective, January 1, 2021, and requiring all Subcontractors to provide an affidavit attesting that the Subcontractor does not employ, contract with, or subcontract with, an unauthorized alien. Failure to comply may lead to termination of this Awarded Bidder, or if a Subcontractor knowingly violates the statute, the subcontract must be terminated immediately.

Any challenge to termination under this provision must be filed in the Circuit Court no later than twenty (20) calendar days after the date of termination. If this Contract is terminated for a violation of the statute by the Awarded Bidder, the Awarded Bidder may not be awarded a public contract for a period of one year after the date of termination, and the Awarded Bidder may be liable for any additional costs incurred by the County resulting from the termination of the Contract. Public and private employers must enroll in the E-Verify System (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) and retain the I-9 Forms for inspection.