STANDARD_DETAILS.dwg

This file is a standard details drawing (STANDARD_DETAILS.dwg) associated with the McIntosh Park Wetland Construction project for the City of Plant City, Florida, under Invitation for Bid (IFB) 26-048UO-IFB. The project encompasses the construction and restoration of wetlands across a 363-acre park located at 775 East Knights Griffin Road in Hillsborough County. The scope of work 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. 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 bids due September 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Questions must be submitted by September 14, 2026. Substantial completion is required within 540 calendar days of Notice to Proceed, with final completion required within 30 days thereafter.

The project is a fixed-price contract with 5% retainage, awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder with bids valid for 90 days from submittal. The City applies a local preference of up to one percent discount or $2,500 (whichever is less) for qualifying bidders. Liquidated damages range from $1,015 to $10,203 per day plus 0.00005 of amounts exceeding $20 million. Contractors 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. Required insurance includes 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 project is partially funded through State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection Grant Agreement No. LPA0038, and all work must comply with grant terms and conditions. Additionally, the contractor must provide 24/7 site security using DEFEND 360 cameras with real-time monitoring and recorded footage accessible to the City.