TAMPA_BAY_TIMES_AD_PLACEMENT_REQUEST_FORM_02.16.26.pdf

This is a Tampa Bay Times Ad Placement Request Form submitted by the City of Plant City, Florida for the North Woodrow Wilson Street Sidewalk Improvements CDBG project (IFB 26-024EN-IFB). The advertisement was requested for placement in the Legal section of the Tampa Bay Times for one day on March 29, 2026. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at City Commission Chambers, 302 West Reynolds Street, Plant City, Florida 33563. Written questions must be submitted by Monday, April 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., and sealed bids are due Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. via the City's OpenGov E-Procurement Portal. The project encompasses comprehensive sidewalk and utility infrastructure improvements on the east side of North Woodrow Wilson Street extending from West Lowry Avenue to the CSX railroad, including approximately 2,833 square feet of new concrete sidewalk, 259 square feet of new driveways, 511 linear feet of 18-inch storm drain piping, and replacement of 143 linear feet of 12-inch ductile iron potable water main. Substantial completion is required within 90 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, with work to commence within 14 calendar days thereafter.

The project is funded through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) monies administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, with the City of Plant City acting as the pass-through entity for Hillsborough County. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three years' documented experience in asphalt paving, drainage structures, concrete work, grading, and utility works with evidence of three similar completed projects. The contract is subject to prevailing wage requirements under the Davis-Bacon Act with base wages ranging from $14.00 to $33.61 per hour plus fringe benefits, Executive Order 13706 paid sick leave requirements, Section 3 compliance mandating 25 percent Section 3 workers and 5 percent Targeted Section 3 workers, and Build America, Buy America Act domestic content procurement preferences. All contractors must register with SAM.gov, provide Federal Debarment Certification and E-Verify Affidavit, and maintain required insurance including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability of $500,000 per occurrence/$1,000,000 aggregate, Commercial Automobile Liability of $500,000, Professional Liability of $1,000,000, and Railroad Protection Liability of $5,000,000 per occurrence/$10,000,000 aggregate. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with bids under $50,000 awarded by the City Manager and bids of $50,000 or greater requiring City Commission approval. Liquidated damages are assessed at varying daily rates ranging from $1,015 to $10,203 per day for failure to achieve substantial completion within the specified timeframe.