STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

CONTRACTUAL SERVICES SELECTION PACKAGE

Districtwide Maintenance Rating Program Evaluation, Rest Area and Weigh Station Inspection and E-Maintenance Data Collection

DOT-ITB-26-5007-MRP

Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, 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, Florida Statutes.

Responding Firms Total Price Intended

Award

KEYICON1 Investments LLC **

West Central Inspection and Maintenance INC $169,300 X

CAB Professional Consulting Services, INC ***

** Bid was withdrawn by vendor.

*** Bid Sheet was not received prior to the submittal deadline posted.

INSTRUCTIONS: The Recording Secretary shall indicate the considerations, evaluation factors, and observations made and used by the Selection Committee in their recommendations.

PROJECT MANAGER: Joel Vazquez

SELECTION COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

Name Title

Charles M. Heffinger, Jr., P.E. Director of Transportation Support

Ron Meade, P.E. _ ________ District Maintenance Engineer _____

John Hatfield, P.E. District Construction Engineer _________________

Recording Secretary Date

Docusign Envelope ID: 3934E18F-167B-4B3A-87A3-A0AA04B557DA

The Selection Committee reviewed and confirmed the recommendations presented. CAB Professional Consulting Services, Inc. was deemed non-responsive for not submitting their proposal prior to the submittal deadline. KEYICON1 Investments LLC withdrew their submittal. The intended award is for West Central Inspection and Maintenance INC as the lowest, responsive bidder.

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ITBSHELL.SERVICES 8/29/2025

State of Florida Department of Transportation

INVITATION TO BID

DISTRICT-WIDE MAINTENANCE RATING PROGRAM EVALUATION, REST AREA AND

WEIGH STATION INSPECTION AND E-MAINTENANCE DATA COLLECTION

District Five

719 S. Woodland Boulevard DeLand, Florida 32720-6834

State of Florida

District Five

719 S. Woodland Boulevard DeLand, Florida 32720-6834

INVITATION TO BID REGISTRATION

PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS FORM ASAP

E-MAIL TO D5.ProcurementQuestions@dot.state.fl.us

Bid Number: DOT-ITB-26-5007-MRP

Title: District-Wide Maintenance Rating Program Evaluation, Rest Area and Weigh Station Inspection and E-Maintenance Data Collection

Bid Due Date & Time (On or Before): See Introduction Section 2) Timeline

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 D5.ProcurementQuestions@dot.state.fl.us

THE INVITATION TO BID DOCUMENT YOU RECEIVED IS SUBJECT TO

CHANGE. Notice of changes (Addenda), will be posted on the Florida Vendor Information Portal 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: D5.ProcurementQuestions@dot.state.fl.us https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/

Form No. 2

Bid SHEET

DISTRICT-WIDE MAINTENANCE RATING PROGRAM EVALUATION, REST AREA

AND WEIGH STATION INSPECTION AND E-MAINTENANCE DATA COLLECTION

Service

Quantity

(A)

Unit Price (Hourly Rate)

(B)

Annual Estimate d Hours

(C)

Annual Total

(AxBxC)

MRP & Rest Area Inspection Technician

E- Maintenance Technician

Data Entry/ Clerical

Total Bid

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 agree 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: E-mail:

Authorized Signature: ______________________________________ Date: ______________

Printed/Typed: _________________________________________Title:__________________________

Services to be provided as specified in attached Exhibit “A” Scope of Services

How many years has your business performed the type of services being requested?

Provide a written statement detailing your qualifications:

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. ________________________________________________________________________________________

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT

Form No. 3

Florida Statutes VENDOR CERTIFICATION REGARDING

287.135 SCRUTINIZED COMPANIES LISTS

Respondent Vendor Name: _____________________________________________________

Vendor FEIN: ___________________

Vendor’s Authorized Representative Name and Title: ___________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________________

City: _____________________ State: _____________________________ Zip: ______________

Phone Number: ____________________________________

Email Address: _

Section 287.135, Florida Statutes, 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, Florida Statutes, 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, Florida Statutes, or is engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria.

As the authorized representative of the company or other entity identified above in the section entitled “Respondent Vendor Name”, I hereby certify that the company or other entity is not listed on either the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Terrorism Sectors List, or the Scrutinized Companies or Other Entities that Boycott Israel List. I further certify that the company or other entity is not engaged in a boycott of Israel and is not engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria. I understand that pursuant to Section 287.135, Florida Statutes, the submission of a false certification may subject the company to civil penalties, attorney’s fees, costs, and/or ineligibility to bid on future contracts.

Certified By: __________________________________________________________ who is authorized to sign on behalf of the above referenced company.

Authorized Signature Print Name and Title: _________________________________________

Date:

Form No. 4

E-VERIFY

375-031-06

PROCUREMENT

OGC – 10/21

Contract No: DOT-ITB-26-5007-MRP

Financial Project No(s): 435504-1-72-45

Project Description: DISTRICT-WIDE MAINTENANCE RATING PROGRAM EVALUATION, REST AREA AND

WEIGH STATION INSPECTION AND E-MAINTENANCE DATA COLLECTION

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:

Form No. 5

PUR 1355 (10/23) Page 1 of 1 Rule 60A-1.020, F.A.C.

FOREIGN COUNTRY OF CONCERN ATTESTATION

(PUR 1355)

This form must be completed by an officer or representative of an entity submitting a bid, proposal, or reply to, or entering into, renewing, or extending, a contract with a Governmental

Entity which would grant the entity access to an individual’s Personal Identifying Information.

"#/*2#+*5'& 2'0,1 31'& )'0'*- )#4' 2)' &'(*-*2*.-1 #1%0*$'& *-6Rule 60A-1.020, F.A.C.

____________________________________ is not owned by the government of a Foreign a Foreign Country of Concern, and the government of a Foreign Country of Concern does not have a Controlling Interest in the entity.

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

Printed Name: __________________________

Title: __________________________________

Signature: ______________________________ Date: _______________

Name of Entity Country of Concern, is not organized under the laws of nor has its Principal Place of Business in

Form No. 6

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 (hereinafter referred to as the "Department") is soliciting written bids from qualified bidders to establish a contract to provide District-Wide Maintenance Rating Program Evaluation, Rest Area and Weigh Station Inspection and E-Maintenance Data Collection. It is anticipated that the term of the contract will begin upon contract execution and be effective for one year thereafter.

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 Invitation to Bid, 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 Vendor Information portal 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.

All public meetings, unless otherwise specified below, will be held at the District Office at 719 S.

Woodland Boulevard, DeLand, Florida 32724-6834

ACTION / LOCATION DATE LOCAL TIME

ADVERTISEMENT DATE April 23, 2026

DEADLINE FOR ALL QUESTIONS April 30, 2026 10:00 am

POSTING OF ALL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS May 5, 2026 10:00 am

BIDS DUE (ON OR BEFORE) May 11, 2026 10:00 am

PUBLIC OPENING May 11, 2026 11:00 am

SELECTION COMMITTEE MEETING TO May 18, 2026 9:30 am

DETERMINE INTENDED AWARD

POSTING OF INTENDED DECISION/AWARD May 18, 2026 2:00 pm (must post for 72 hours)

3) 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 2 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.

Selection Committee Meeting:

Opening remarks - Approx. 2 minutes by Department Procurement Office personnel.

Public input period – To allow a reasonable amount of time for public input related to the ITB Solicitation Summarize - Price Proposal Scores Announce - Anticipated Award decision(s) Adjourn meeting

4) SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Any person with a qualified disability requiring special accommodations at a pre-bid conference, public meeting, and/or opening shall contact the contact person at the phone number, e-mail address provided on the title page at least five (5) working days prior to the event. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact this office by using the Florida Relay Services which can be reached at 1 (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 20). All prospective bidders that are not registered should go to https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/ to complete on-line registration, or call 1-866-352-3776 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 (DFS) 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 DFS Customer Service Desk at (850) 413-5519 or FLW9@myfloridacfo.com with any questions.

3) QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

In accordance with section 287.057(25), Florida Statutes, 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 procurement officer or as provided in the solicitation documents. Violation of this provision may be grounds for rejecting a response.

Any technical questions arising from this Invitation to Bid must be forwarded, in writing, to the procurement agent identified below. Questions must be received no later than the time and date reflected on the Timeline.

The Department’s written response to written inquiries submitted timely by bidders will be posted on the Florida Vendor Information portal at https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/ (“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 their bid.

https://flvendor.myfloridacfo.com/ mailto:FLW9@myfloridacfo.com

All Questions should be submitted to: D5.ProcurementQuestions@dot.state.fl.us.

4) ORAL INSTRUCTIONS / CHANGES TO THE INVITATION TO BID (ADDENDA)

No negotiations, decisions, or actions will be initiated or executed by a bidder as a result 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 Vendor Information portal at https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/ (“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. All Addenda will be acknowledged by signature and subsequent submission of Addenda with bid when so stated in the Addenda.

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 this contract to the responsive and responsible bidder that submits the lowest responsive bid.

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

8) QUALIFICATIONS

8.1 GENERAL

Vendor must meet the following minimum qualifications:

8.1.1 Been actively engaged in the type of business being requested for a minimum of 3 years.

8.2 Qualifications of Key Personnel

Those individuals who will be directly involved in the project should have demonstrated experience in the areas delineated in the scope of work. Individuals whose qualifications are presented will be committed to the project for its duration unless otherwise excepted by the Department's Project Manager. Where State of Florida registration or certification is deemed appropriate, a copy of the registration or certificate should be included in the proposal package.

8.3 AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA

In accordance with sections 607.1501, 605.0211(2)(b), and 620.9102, Florida Statutes, 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 the 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 being 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 32399-0797

(850) 487-1395

9) WARRANTY/SUBSTITUTIONS

When performance of the services requires the supply of commodities, a warranty is required on all items provided against defective materials, workmanship, and failure to perform in accordance with required industry performance criteria, for a period of not less than ninety (90) days from the date of acceptance by the purchaser. Any deviation from this criterion must be documented in the bid response or the above statement shall prevail. Delivery of substitute commodities requires prior written approval from the ordering location.

Replacement of all materials found defective within the warranty period shall be made without cost to the purchaser, including transportation if applicable. All fees associated with restocking cancelled orders shall be the responsibility of the vendor.

All items provided during the performance of the contract found to be poorly manufactured will not be accepted, but returned to the vendor, at their expense, for replacement. Replacement of all items found defective shall be made without cost to the Department, including transportation, if applicable. As it may be impossible for each facility to inspect all items upon arrival, a reasonable opportunity must be given to these facilities for inspection of the items, and returning those that are defective.

10) 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 so obtained. The Vendor shall submit the required Certificates of Insurance to the Florida Department of Transportation, Procurement Office, Attn: Ron Critchley, 719 S. Woodland Boulevard, DeLand, Florida 32720within ten (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 $250,000.00 per person and $500,000.00 each occurrence, and property damage insurance of at least $250,000.00 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 Agreement, 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, thirty 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 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.

11) PERFORMANCE BOND

A Performance Bond is not required for this project.

12) METHOD OF COMPENSATION

Exhibit “B” Method of Compensation is attached hereto and made a part hereof.

13) 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.

14) 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.

15) PROTEST OF INVITATION TO BID SPECIFICATIONS

Any person who is adversely affected by the contents of this Invitation to Bid 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 seventy-two (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), Florida Statutes, within ten (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), Florida Statutes, 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, Florida Statutes.

16) UNAUTHORIZED ALIENS

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

17) 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 should be submitted with the Price Proposal.

Section 287.135, Florida Statutes, 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, Florida Statutes, 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, Florida Statutes, or is engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria.

If the Department determines the Vendor submitted a false certification under Section 287.135 , Florida Statutes, 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 , Florida Statutes, or maintain the Contract if the conditions of Section 287.135 , Florida Statutes are met.

18) 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.

19) 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.

20) 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 Invitation to Bid in accordance with all requirements of this Invitation to Bid. 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.

21) BID SHEET

The bidder must use the attached Bid Sheet to submit its bid. The Bid Sheet must be signed and dated in 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 ink by a representative who is authorized to contractually bind the bidder. All Bid Price Proposals and other documentation submitted in response to this solicitation must be executed and submitted according to the instructions in Special Condition 26.

22) ESTIMATED QUANTITIES

The Department anticipates purchasing the estimated quantities shown on the bid sheet(s), for a one (1) year period of any contract resulting from this bid. The estimated quantities are given only as a guideline 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.

23) 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 to all responsive tied vendors or reject all.

24) 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, Florida Statutes.

Therefore, such material will be subject to viewing by the public, but copies of the material will not be provided to the public.

25) ATTACHMENT TO ITB SUBMITTAL - CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL

The Bidder must include any materials it asserts to be exempted from public disclosure under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, in a separate bound document labeled "Attachment to Invitation to Bid, Number DOT-ITB- 265007-MRP - 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.

26) ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS:

Electronic Bid Submittals

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-26-5007-MRP

b) Email shall contain one file attachment marked as the following: DOT-ITB-26-5007-MRP Bid

Submittal

c) Documents shall 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

e) Bids shall be submitted to: D5.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.

mailto:D5.Purch@dot.state.fl.us

Upon receipt of bidder’s submittal to D5.Purch@dot.state.fl.us, an automatic email reply will be sent. If you submit a bid, but do not receive the automatic reply, please reach out to Ron Critchley at 386-943- 5513.

27) 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 be returned to the bidder and not considered unless resubmitted by the due date and time. Bidders may also send a change in a sealed envelope to be opened at the same time as the bid. The ITB number, opening date and time should appear on the envelope of the modified bid.

28) POSTING OF INTENDED DECISION/AWARD

28.1 - General:

The Department’s decision will be posted on the Florida Vendor Information portal, at https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/, on the date in the Timeline, and will remain posted for a period of seventy-two (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 seventy-two (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), Florida Statutes, within ten (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 one percent (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), Florida Statutes, 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, Florida Statutes.

28.2 - 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 Vendor Information portal (see special condition 29.1, above) and/or telephone.

The Department will provide notification of any future posting in a timely manner.

28.3 - Request to Withdraw Bid:

Requests for withdrawal will be considered if received by the Department, in writing, within seventy-two

(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.

29) AWARD OF THE CONTRACT

mailto:D5.Purch@dot.state.fl.us

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:

Standard Written Agreement executed by both parties.

30) RENEWAL

Upon mutual agreement, the Department and the Contract Vendor may renew the Contract for a period that may not exceed 3 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.

31) ATTACHED FORM

Registration Form, Form No. 1 Bid Price Proposal, Form No. 2 Experience in Roadside Maintenance, form No. 3 Vendor Certification Regarding Scrutinized Companies Lists, Form No. 4 E-Verify Form, Form No. 5 PUR 1355, Form No. 6

32) TERMS AND CONDITIONS

32.1 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 Invitation to Bid (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 Invitation to Bid:

Paragraph 8(a), Dispute Resolution - PUR 1000 Paragraph 5(l), PRIDE – PUR 1000, when federal funds are utilized.

32.2 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 Invitation to Bid (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 Invitation to Bid:

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

32.3 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 at the Department of Management Services website at the following link:

http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/2933/11777/1000.pdf http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/2934/11780/1001.pdf https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/state_purchasing/myfloridamarketplace/mfmp_agency_custo mers/po_terms_conditions Section 8(B), PRIDE, is not applicable when using federal funds.

33) 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:

Standard Written Agreement

Instructions to Respondents (PUR 1001) General Conditions (PUR 1000) Introduction Section

34) ANTITRUST VIOLATOR VENDOR LIST

Pursuant to Section 287.137(2)(a), Florida Statutes, 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.

35) PROHIBITION AGAINST CONSIDERING SOCIAL, POLITICAL, OR IDEOLOGICAL

INTERESTS IN GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING

Pursuant to Section 287.05701, Florida Statutes, 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.

36) CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES OF FOREIGN COUNTRIES OF CONCERN PROHIBITED

The Proposer must submit, with its Proposal, 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.

37) 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 Agreement or Contract, and in accordance with Florida law.

https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/state_purchasing/myfloridamarketplace/mfmp_agency_customers/po_terms_conditions https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/state_purchasing/myfloridamarketplace/mfmp_agency_customers/po_terms_conditions

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EXHIBIT "A"

DISTRICT-WIDE MAINTENANCE RATING PROGRAM EVALUATION, REST

AREA AND WEIGH STATION INSPECTION AND E-MAINTENANCE DATA

COLLECTION

I. OBJECTIVE

Perform duties associated with conducting Maintenance Rating Program (MRP) evaluations, conduct Rest Area and Weigh Station facility inspections and conduct E-Maintenance data collection of roadways and facilities within District 5, including preparation and submittal of inspection and inventory reports using Department approved forms, data entry in Department databases, and providing recommendations as needed for corrective action.

II. SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CONTRACTOR

A. MAINTENANCE RATING PROGRAM EVALUATIONS

The Contractor will be responsible for conducting MRP evaluations in strict adherence with the criteria established in the following Department documents:

Maintenance Rating Program Handbook (MRP Handbook) Roadway and Roadside Maintenance Procedure (850-000-015) Maintenance Rating Program Procedure (850-065-002)

The Contractor is responsible for certifying the accuracy of each MRP rating submitted to the Department.

Perform all MRP evaluations at the direction of the Department. MRP evaluations will be conducted at randomly selected locations throughout the physical limits of District 5.

At the beginning of each trimester, the Department will randomly select locations where MRP evaluations will be conducted. If all locations are provided by the Department at the beginning of the trimester, the Contractor has twelve (12) weeks to perform all MRP evaluations and submit all required electronic and hard copy files to the Department as outlined below.

SCOPE OF SERVICES

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The Department may elect to provide MRP evaluation locations on an incremental basis throughout the trimester. When locations are provided on an incremental basis, the Contractor has three (3) weeks from the date locations were provided to perform MRP evaluations for the locations provided.

The Contractor is required to submit all inspection results in accordance with the following:

Electronic Submission (Primary): The Contractor must fully document and verify the accuracy of all real-time notes and photos directly into the MRP2 Field Maps System.

Hard Copy Submission (Backup): All original hard copy field coding sheets and backup notes must be sent to the Department electronically or by mail within five (5) business days of the inspection date.

Trimester Deadline: The Contractor must submit all completed MRP inspections to the Department no less than four (4) weeks prior to the end of the current trimester.

For any area where the initial MRP evaluation failed to generate a sufficient quantity of observations for each required characteristic in the MRP database, additional MRP evaluations may be required. The Contractor will be required to perform MRP evaluations at additional locations upon request by the Department.

Required Training

MRP evaluations must be conducted by contractor personnel certified to perform MRP evaluations as stipulated in the MRP Handbook. Contractor personnel who will be conducting MRP evaluations are required to attend, participate and complete requirements of the MRP workshop conducted by the Department each year at no additional cost to the Department.

B. REST AREA & WEIGH STATION INSPECTIONS

The Contractor is responsible for inspecting all rest areas and weigh stations within the limits of District 5 according to the Department's established inspection criteria.

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Inspection Standards and Timing

The required inspection criteria are detailed in the following documents:

Department's Maintenance Procedure (850-045-003): "Rest Area, Welcome Center, and Truck Comfort Station Management"

Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.): Rule Chapter 14-28.002, "Public Use of Rest Areas and Welcome Centers"

"Standard Criteria for the uniform Inspection of Rest Areas, Welcome Centers, Weigh Stations, and Weigh Stations with Truck Comfort Stations"

Reporting Requirements

The Contractor must furnish all required documentation to the Department, following these guidelines:

Field Inspection Sheets: Furnish all completed sheets to the Department within two weeks after the inspection date.

Electronic Inspection Reports:

o Submit reports within two business days from the date of inspection.

o Reports must include photographs of all facility characteristics that do not meet the desired maintenance conditions.

File Submission and Format:

The Contractor must submit all files in a Department acceptable format, including the following components:

Excel Spreadsheets: Containing complete inspection data and corresponding descriptions.

PowerPoint Files: Containing photographs and descriptive captions for all characteristics that fail to meet the desired maintenance conditions.

SharePoint Data Entry: The Contractor must enter all inspection data and descriptions into a designated SharePoint page for the Department to track the six-month average score.

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C. MAINTENANCE DATA COLLECTION

The Department is currently in the process of transitioning to a paperless "E-maintenance" environment that includes but is not limited to inventory and inspection of guardrail, end treatments, crash cushions, cable barrier and highway lighting through electronic means. The transition is expected to continue through the life of this contract, and the Contractor is expected to perform and use the current E-Maintenance processes and forms.

The Contractor will conduct an initial inventory and any additional inventories as needed to existing data at the request of the Department.

The initial guardrail, end treatments, crash cushions, cable barrier and highway lighting inventory data, including photos, are to be collected and entered in the Guardrail, End Treatment, Crash Cushion and Cable Barrier Data (GECC) E-Maintenance database or Highway Lighting & Outage (HWLO). The inventory data to be collected is specified on the standard statewide forms developed by the Office of Maintenance. Thereafter, the inventory data is to be reviewed and updated as needed during subsequent inspections.

The Contractor will perform data entry in real time into the E-Maintenance databases. The Contractor will not have access to any Department computer programs other than the E-Maintenance programs. At the beginning of the contract, the Department will provide as-needed orientation to the Contractor's employees who will be performing work as specified by this Scope to familiarize them with Department requirements for each type of inspection and inventory. After the initial orientation, it is the Contractor’s responsibility to conduct future orientations for their personnel.

D. MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC

The Contractor is required to furnish any Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) labor, materials and set-ups needed to safely accomplish the assigned tasks. All MOT activities are to be established utilizing applicable Department Standards and Specifications and utilizing properly trained and certified personnel. Any costs associated with MOT for any activity associated with this contract is considered incidental to the activity with no additional compensation from the Department.

The procedures, forms, and other reference material specified in the previous paragraphs are available for download at the Department's web page, www.fdot.gov or for purchase from the Department's Maps and Publications Sales Office, 605 Suwannee St., M.S. 12, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0450, telephone (850) 414-4050, fax (850) 414-4915. During the life of the contract, the Contractor will be required to comply with any

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III. DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

The Department will provide a Contract Manager to administer the terms of this agreement.

The Department reserves the right to change the Contract Manager at any time.

The Department will furnish the following data to the Contractor for the performance of their services:

Provide proposed MRP sample points after the commencement of each rating period.

Provide copies of standardized reporting forms to use in conjunction with the various assigned inspections.

The Department may perform a Quality Control (QC) Review and the State MRP Manager will perform a Quality Assessment Review (QAR) of the Contractor's compliance with Department MRP Standards, and the requirements stated in the Maintenance Rating Program Handbook. The Contractor will be given notice of the QC, and the Department will inform the Contractor of its outcome. The Contractor will have 30 calendar days to correct any noted deficiencies.

The Department may also perform periodic field reviews of the Contractor's inspection operations to ensure compliance with procedural requirements.

IV. CONTRACTOR RESPONIBILITIES

A. GENERAL

The Contractor will be responsible for reporting deficiencies discovered while conducting evaluations, inspections, and data collection to the Department in a timely manner.

B. OFFICE AUTOMATION

Provide all software and hardware necessary to carry out the responsibilities efficiently and effectively Contract. If a VPN is necessary, there will be a charge per user per month for connection to the Department’s VPN.