Two-Step IFB 37843 BC WRD Add 2.pdf

DATE: June 30, 2022

TO: Interested Firms

FROM: Kendall Matott, Sr. Procurement Specialist

SUBJECT: Two-Step Invitation for Bid 37843, Addendum 2 Black Creek Water Resource Development Pipeline Construction

Please be advised of the following changes to the subject Two-Step Invitation for Bid:

1. The time and date for the submittal of qualifications submittals remains: 2:00 p.m., July 19, 2022.

2. The time and date for the receipt of competitive sealed bids remains: 2:00 p.m., August 12, 2022.

3. Question: Will the District accept joint ventures and the combined experience of both firms to meet the minimum qualifications?

Answer: Yes. Please note that the joint venture must be registered with the Florida Secretary of State for doing business in the State of Florida prior to the date set for receipt of Bid Responses. Respondent must certify that all persons or entities having an interest as principal in the Bid or in substantial performance of the Work have been identified in the Bid forms.

4. On Page 7, delete Paragraph 8. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS in its entirety and replace it with the following:

“8. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Respondent must use the “Qualification” forms (General, Similar Projects, and Client References) provided in these documents to document the minimum qualifications listed below. If Respondent fails to include these forms and the Respondent-provided documentation requested below with the Bid, Respondent’s Bid may be considered non-responsive.

a. Respondent (or a combination of the firm or project manager assigned to the work) must have successfully completed at least two projects of a similar nature (water or wastewater transmission line) prior to the date for receipt of Qualification Submittals.

1. Both Similar Projects must include a minimum of eight miles of 16” or larger ductile iron, HDPE or PVC pipe.

2. Each Similar Project cited must have had a project value of at least $10,000,000.

3. Respondent must have performed approximately 50% of the work with its employees on each Similar Project.

4. For each Similar Project cited, Respondent is responsible to provide all the information requested. Respondent is cautioned to ensure that the contact information (names, email addresses, and phone numbers) is correct, and that the proposed contact is amenable to speak

2-Step IFB 37843 Addendum 2

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(Complete the District-provided forms)

b. Respondent (or a combination of the firm or project manager assigned to the work) must have successfully completed at least one project of a similar nature (water or wastewater transmission line) prior to the date for receipt of Qualification Submittals that include both items 8.b.1 and 8.b.2. OR at least two projects of a similar nature (water or wastewater transmission line) prior to the date for receipt of Qualification Submittals: one project for item 8.b.1 and another project for item 8.b.2.

1. At least one of the two projects must have included a jack and bore crossing under a utility line, roadway, railroad, or waterbody) for a minimum 16” diameter carrier pipe.

2. At least one of the two projects must have included a horizontal directional drill crossing under a utility line, roadway, railroad, or waterbody) for a minimum 16” diameter carrier pipe.

(Complete the District-provided forms)

Note: As an alternative, the qualification requirements of 8.b.1 and 8.b.2 may be satisfied as part of the two Similar Projects under 8.a. above.

c. Respondent shall currently employ both a Florida Licensed General Contractor OR a Florida Licensed Underground Utility Contractor who shall serve as Respondent’s qualifying agents and who shall have at least four years of experience on projects of the nature specified under subparagraph (a) above.

(Respondent-provided documentation – license), and (Respondent-provided documentation to substantiate experience)

d. Respondent must provide three client references. Up to two of the client references may be from the similar projects listed in response to subparagraph (a), above. For each client reference cited, Respondent is responsible to provide all the information requested. Respondent is cautioned to ensure that the contact information (names, email addresses, and phone numbers) is correct, and that the proposed contact is amenable to speak with District representatives and/or respond to a written inquiry. The District will contact the references to verify the information as it relates to this solicitation. If the information provided by Respondent cannot be verified by the District, or the proposed contact person fails to respond to the District’s inquiry, Respondent’s bid may be considered non-responsive.

(Complete the District-provided forms)

Irrespective of the minimum qualifications stated above, the District may make such investigations as it deems necessary to determine the ability of the Respondent to perform the Work. The District reserves the right to reject any Bid if the evidence submitted by such Respondent and/or the District’s independent investigation of such Respondent fails to satisfy the District that such Respondent is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the Agreement and complete the Work in a manner acceptable to the District within the time period specified.”

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5. On Page 7, delete Paragraph 10. SUBCONTRACTS in its entirety and replace it with the following:

“10. SUBCONTRACTS

Respondent must submit with its Bid a list of all known subcontractors for each portion of the Work exceeding $250,000. Acceptance of the Bid does not constitute approval of the subcontractors identified with the Bid.”

6. Delete Page 17, PROPOSED SUBCONTRACTORS form in its entirety and replace it with the attached REVISED PROPOSED SUBCONTRACTORS form.

7. Delete Pages 21 and 22, QUALIFICATIONS — SIMILAR PROJECTS forms in its entirety and replace it with the attached REVISED QUALIFICATIONS — SIMILAR PROJECTS forms.

8. Add Pages 22a and 22b, QUALIFICATIONS — J&B/HDD PROJECTS forms.

NOTE: Please acknowledge receipt of this Addendum in your submittal.

If you have any questions regarding this addendum, contact Kendall Matott at (386) 312-2324 or via email at kmatott@sjrwmd.com.

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REVISED PROPOSED SUBCONTRACTORS

Include this form in the Bid Package (attach additional sheets if necessary)

Respondent must submit with its Bid a list of all known subcontractors for each portion of the Work exceeding $250,000. Acceptance of the Bid does not constitute approval of the subcontractors identified with the Bid.

1. Name and address of subcontractor:

Description of work:

Estimated value of Work:

2. Name and address of subcontractor:

3. Name and address of subcontractor:

4. Name and address of subcontractor:

5. Name and address of subcontractor:

6. Name and address of subcontractor:

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REVISED QUALIFICATIONS — SIMILAR PROJECTS

Include this form in the Qualifications Submittal

Respondent must have successfully completed at least two projects of a similar nature (pipeline construction of at least eight miles of large diameter pipe) prior to the date set for receipt of Submittal Qualifications, as described in Paragraph 8 – MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS of the INSTRUCTIONS TO RESPONDENTS.

Each Similar Project cited must have had a project value of at least $10,000,000. Respondent must have performed approximately 50% of the work with its employees on each Similar Project.

Completed Similar Project 1:

Agency/company:

Current contact person at agency/company:

Telephone: _______________ Fax: _________________ Email:

Address of agency/company:

Name of project:

Description:

Pipe size(s) and miles of pipe installed:

Jack and Bore / Horizontal Directional Drilling (pipe sizes and description of crossing):

Percentage of work Respondent performed its own employees (must be approximately 50%):

Project value: ___________ Start date: _____________ Completion date:

(min. $10,000,000) (month/year) (month/year = prior to July 19, 2022)

Name(s) of assigned personnel:

Project Manager:

Project/Construction Superintendent:

Contractor Quality Control Manager, if applicable:

Safety Officer, if applicable:

Others:

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REVISED QUALIFICATIONS — SIMILAR PROJECTS (continued)

Include this form in the Qualifications Submittal

Completed Similar Project 2:

Agency/company:

Current contact person at agency/company:

Telephone: _______________ Fax: _________________ Email:

Address of agency/company:

(min. $10,000,000) (month/year) (month/year = prior to July 19, 2022)

Name(s) of assigned personnel:

Project Manager:

Project/Construction Superintendent:

Project/Construction Superintendent:

Contractor Quality Control Manager, if applicable:

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QUALIFICATIONS — J&B/HDD PROJECTS

Include this form in the Qualifications Submittal

Respondent (or a combination of the firm or project manager assigned to the work) must have successfully completed at least two projects of a similar nature (water or wastewater transmission line) prior to the date for receipt of Qualification Submittals that include items a jack and bore crossing under a utility line, roadway, railroad, or waterbody) for a minimum 16” diameter carrier pipe; and a horizontal directional drill crossing under a utility line, roadway, railroad, or waterbody) for a minimum 16” diameter carrier pipe.

Completed Project w/Jack and Bore Crossing):

Current contact person at agency/company:

Telephone: _______________ Fax: _________________ Email:

Address of agency/company:

(month/year) (month/year = prior to July 19, 2022)

Name(s) of assigned personnel:

Project Manager:

Project/Construction Superintendent:

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QUALIFICATIONS — J&B/HDD PROJECTS (continued)

Include this form in the Qualifications Submittal

Completed Project w/Horizontal Directional Drill Crossing):

Current contact person at agency/company:

Telephone: _______________ Fax: _________________ Email:

Address of agency/company:

(month/year) (month/year = prior to July 19, 2022)

Name(s) of assigned personnel:

Project Manager:

Safety Officer, if applicable: