x-existing_trees.dwg

This is a design file (x-existing_trees.dwg) supporting the McIntosh Park Wetland Construction project issued by the City of Plant City, Florida under Invitation for Bid 26-048UO-IFB. The project encompasses 363 acres of wetland excavation, restoration, and construction activities located at 775 East Knights Griffin Road in Hillsborough County. The scope includes wetland excavation 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 questions due 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.

The contract is fixed-price with 5% retainage, and the City will award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The project is partially funded through the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection Grant Agreement No. LPA0038, with all work required to comply with grant terms and conditions. Qualifying bidders may receive local preference of up to one percent discount or $2,500, whichever is less. Contractors must self-perform a minimum of 30 percent of total project cost and hold valid General Contractor and Underground Utility and Excavation Contractor licenses. Required qualifying experience includes 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). The contractor must provide 24/7 site security using DEFEND 360 cameras with real-time monitoring. Liquidated damages range from $1,015 to $10,203 per day plus 0.00005 of amounts exceeding $20 million. Bids remain valid for 90 days from submittal.