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This is a photographic reference file related to the McIntosh Park Wetland Construction project in Plant City, Florida, showing a site work image depicting planting and thick grass coverage. The image serves as a visual reference for the landscaping and vegetation standards expected as part of the 363-acre McIntosh Preserve project under IFB 26-048UO-IFB. The project encompasses wetland excavation and restoration, native wetland vegetation planting, on-site soil stacking to create a 50-foot hill shaped like Florida, and reclaimed water piping infrastructure installation. A pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2026 at 10:30 a.m., with bids due September 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Questions from prospective bidders must be submitted by September 14, 2026. The work location is 775 East Knights Griffin Road in Hillsborough County, Florida. Substantial completion is required within 540 calendar days of Notice to Proceed, with final completion within 30 days thereafter.

The project is a fixed-price contract with 5 percent retainage, and the City will award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. A local preference discount of up to one percent or $2,500 (whichever is less) applies to qualifying bidders. The project is partially funded through the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection Grant Agreement No. LPA0038, and all work must comply with grant terms and conditions. Bid alternates include unpaved and handicap-accessible paved parking lots, pre-fabricated restroom and pavilion facilities, boardwalk construction, septic systems, and water well installation. The contractor must self-perform a minimum of 30 percent of total project cost, maintain valid General Contractor and Underground Utility and Excavation Contractor licenses, and provide qualifying experience including 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). Liquidated damages range from $1,015 to $10,203 per day plus 0.00005 of amounts exceeding $20 million. The contractor must provide 24/7 site security using DEFEND 360 cameras with real-time monitoring.