x-parcels.dwg

This file is a CAD drawing (x-parcels.dwg) related to the McIntosh Park Wetland Construction project being administered by 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 primary 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 systems, and water well installation. A pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2026 at 10:30 a.m., with questions due by September 14, 2026. Sealed bids are due electronically via the City's OpenGov portal on September 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and must remain valid for 90 days from submittal. Substantial completion is required within 540 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, with final completion within 30 days thereafter.

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