Notice_of_Intent_to_Award.pdf

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Ft. Mellon Park Improvement
Solicitation number
IFB 25/26-04
Issued by
Seminole County, Florida

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This Notice of Intent to Award from the City of Sanford Purchasing Division awards Invitation for Bid (IFB) 25/26-04 to S.A. Casey Construction for comprehensive Ft. Mellon Park Improvements located on First Street in downtown Sanford, Florida. The project encompasses multiple construction 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 question submission deadline of November 25, 2025. Four contractors submitted bids for the project, with the contract including a 180-day timeline from Notice to Proceed for substantial completion and an additional 30 days permitted for full completion. The notice was issued on December 4, 2025, and is subject to final approval by the department and execution of a formal agreement.

Bid prices submitted by the four contractors ranged from $4,410,000 to $6,941,076.95, with S.A. Casey Construction identified as the apparent successful bidder at the lowest responsive and responsible bid. Bidder qualifications required a minimum of three consecutive years of verifiable commercial construction experience and current business operations serving at least five commercial accounts, with proper Florida licensing required. The contract includes performance and payment bonds each equal to 100% of the contract price, comprehensive liability insurance requirements, a two-year warranty on all materials, equipment, and workmanship, and liquidated damages of $1,000 per calendar day for failure to achieve substantial completion. Retainage is set at 5% of progress payments, and the contract allows for potential one-year renewal periods at the City's discretion. An optional LED Wall add alternate is included with a value of $40,000.

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300 N. Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida 32771 • Telephone (407) 688-5028 Fax (407) 688-5021 • Email: purchasing@sanfordfl.gov

December 4, 2025

Re: IFB 25/26-04

To Whom It May Concern:

The City of Sanford Purchasing Division hereby provides notification of its intent to award the above-referenced solicitation to the below listed firm:

S.A. Casey Construction

This Notice of Intent to Award is subject to final approval by the department; therefore, this Notice does not constitute the formation of an agreement between the City and the apparent successful bidder. The successful bidder shall not acquire any legal or equitable rights relative to this solicitation until an agreement, and/or purchase order, containing terms and conditions acceptable to the City is duly approved and executed by the City.

In the event the apparent successful bidder fails to accept, negotiate, and execute the agreement with the City, at its sole discretion, the City may revoke the award and proceed to award to the next lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder, reject all bids received, cancel the solicitation, and/or re-solicit at a later time. The City further reserves the right to cancel this Notice of Intent to Award at any time prior to execution of a written agreement and/or purchase order, as applicable.

Thank you for your interest in doing business with the City of Sanford, Florida. We look forward to receiving your submittals in the future.

Respectfully, Marisol Ordoñez Purchasing Manager

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