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This is an image file related to a construction project for the City of Plant City, Florida's McIntosh Park Wetland Construction project (IFB 26-048UO-IFB). The image depicts sitework activities including planting, gravel, and mixed materials typical of wetland restoration and landscape development. The McIntosh Preserve project encompasses 363 acres and includes wetland excavation and restoration across multiple 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. 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 September 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via the City's OpenGov portal. Substantial completion is required within 540 calendar days of Notice to Proceed, with final completion within 30 days thereafter. 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 project is fixed-price with 5% retainage, and the City awards to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bids remain valid for 90 days from submittal. Local preference of up to one percent discount or $2,500 (whichever is less) applies to qualifying bidders. The contractor must self-perform a minimum of 30 percent of total project cost and maintain 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. The project is partially funded through the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection Grant Agreement No. LPA0038, with all work conducted in accordance with grant terms and conditions. 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. The contractor must provide 24/7 site security using DEFEND 360 cameras with real-time monitoring.