Notice_of_Award.pdf

This is a Notice of Award document issued by the City of Sanford, Florida Finance Department Purchasing Division for Invitation for Bid (IFB) 25/26-04 regarding Ft. Mellon Park Improvements. The comprehensive construction project, located on First Street in downtown Sanford, encompasses multiple interconnected elements including Lake Carola improvements, earthwork, sheet pile wall and cap installation, drainage piping and structures, concrete walkways and decorative paving, plaza construction, retaining wall, decorative park seating wall, pavilion installation coordination, and electrical infrastructure for park and pavilion lighting. The original bid submission deadline was December 2, 2025, at 2:00 PM local time, with a preceding question submission deadline of November 25, 2025. The award was issued on December 18, 2025, to S.A. Casey Construction as the apparent successful bidder. The contract is structured as a one-time purchase with no renewal options, though the related opportunity summary indicates potential one-year renewal periods at the City's discretion.

Four contractors submitted bids for the project, with bid prices ranging from $4,410,000 to $6,941,076.95. The evaluation criteria focused on the lowest responsive and responsible bid. Bidder qualifications required a minimum of three consecutive years of verifiable commercial construction experience, current business operations serving at least five commercial accounts, and proper Florida licensing. Contractors were required to submit comprehensive documentation including bid bonds, non-collusion affidavits, conflict of interest statements, and various compliance certifications. The contract includes performance and payment bonds each equal to 100% of the contract price, comprehensive liability insurance requirements, and a two-year warranty on all materials, equipment, and workmanship. Liquidated damages were established at $1,000 per calendar day for failure to achieve substantial completion by the contract deadline, with a project timeline extending 180 days from Notice to Proceed and an additional 30 days permitted for full completion. Retainage was set at 5% of progress payments. An optional LED Wall add alternate was included with a value of $40,000.