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This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) document for the McIntosh Park Wetland Construction project issued by the City of Plant City, Florida, under IFB 26-048UO-IFB. The project encompasses the construction and restoration of wetlands across 363 acres at McIntosh Preserve, located at 775 East Knights Griffin Road in Hillsborough County. Primary work includes excavation and restoration of multiple wetland cells, on-site stacking of excavated soils to create a 50-foot hill shaped like Florida, installation of reclaimed water piping infrastructure with SCADA-controlled discharge valves, and native wetland vegetation planting. Bid alternates include unpaved and handicap-accessible paved parking lots, pre-fabricated restroom and pavilion facilities, boardwalk construction, septic system, and water well installation. A pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., with questions due by September 14, 2026. Bids are due electronically via the City's OpenGov portal on September 24, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. and must remain valid for 90 days from submittal. Substantial completion is required within 540 calendar days of Notice to Proceed, with final completion within 30 days thereafter. The City awards contracts to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The project is partially funded through a State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection Grant Agreement No. LPA0038, and all work must comply with grant terms and conditions. A local preference of up to one percent discount or $2,500 (whichever is less) applies to qualifying bidders. The contract is fixed-price with 5% retainage. Contractors must self-perform a minimum of 30 percent of total project cost and maintain active General Contractor and Underground Utility and Excavation Contractor licenses. Qualifying experience requirements include three projects involving excavation of 300,000 cubic yards or greater within Florida, three projects involving wastewater or reuse collection systems, and two projects involving wetland planting and boardwalk construction. Insurance requirements include Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability ($500,000 per occurrence/$1,000,000 aggregate), Commercial Automobile Liability ($500,000), and Railroad Protective Liability ($5,000,000 per occurrence/$10,000,000 aggregate). The contractor must provide 24/7 site security using DEFEND 360 cameras with real-time monitoring and recorded footage accessible to the City. Liquidated damages range from $1,015 to $10,203 per day plus 0.00005 of amounts exceeding $20 million.