Question_52_UpdatedTable.pdf

This document is a supplemental table supporting a question response for the McIntosh Park Wetland Construction project, issued by the City of Plant City, Florida under Invitation for Bid (IFB) 26-048UO. The table specifies native wetland vegetation requirements for the project, detailing six grass species to be planted across the 363-acre McIntosh Preserve site. The vegetation specifications include Sand Cordgrass (Spartina bakeri), Muhly Grass (Muhlenbergia capillaris), Purple/Bushy Bluestem (Andropogon glomeratus), Fakahatchee Grass (Tripsacum dactyloides), Purple Lovegrass (Eragrostis spectabilis), and Dwarf Fakahatchee Grass (Tripsacum floridanum). Plant quantities total 100 units across the grass category, with most species requiring 1-gallon containers and some requiring 2-inch liners. The project timeline includes a pre-proposal meeting on September 10, 2026, a question deadline of September 14, 2026, and bid submission deadline of September 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Substantial completion is required within 540 calendar days of Notice to Proceed.

The vegetation planting component reflects the project's objective to restore and construct wetlands for stormwater treatment using native Florida species suited for the site's hydrology. The project is partially funded through a Florida Department of Environmental Protection grant (Agreement No. LPA0038), and all work must comply with grant terms and conditions. Contractors must meet specific experience requirements including three projects involving excavation of 300,000 cubic yards or greater within Florida and two projects involving wetland planting and boardwalk construction. The contract is fixed-price with 5 percent retainage, and the City will award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Local preference of up to one percent discount or $2,500 (whichever is less) applies to qualifying bidders.