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IFB NO. Y22-718-TJ ISSUED: FEBRUARY 7, 2022

INVITATION FOR BIDS

FOR

TEXAS AVENUE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS

(FROM NORTH OF DUSKIN AVENUE TO SOUTH OF HOLDEN AVENUE)

In an effort to help promote social distancing measures during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, electronic submissions will be accepted by the County.

Firms are strongly encouraged to submit responses electronically. Firms will not be permitted to fax or email offers.

To maintain a secured sealed process electronic submissions may be made through the OpenGov Procurement Portal only at:

https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/orangecountyfl or

Mail or Hand Deliver

ORIGINAL BID FORM (MARKED “ORIGINAL”), ONE (1) COMPLETE COPY AND

ONE (1) ELECTRONIC COPY ON USB DRIVE

BY 4:00 PM – March 10, 2022

To:

ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA

INTERNAL OPERATIONS CENTRE II

PROCUREMENT DIVISION

400 E. SOUTH STREET- 2nd FLOOR

ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32801

Non - Mandatory Virtual Pre-Bid Conference – February 14, 2022 at 10:00 AM

MEETING LINK

https://ocfl.webex.com/ocfl/j.php?MTID=m256bd95488189416e2cd73990cd5cfe0

Monday, Feb 14, 2022 10:00 am | 1 hour | (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) Meeting number: 2457 026 9498

Password: Y22-718-tj

Join by video system Dial 24570269498@ocfl.webex.com

You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.

Join by phone 1-408-792-6300 Call-in toll number (US/Canada)

Access code: 245 702 69498 ii

NOTICE TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

Effective August 11, 2020, the Board of County Commissioners approved a change to the M/WBE Ordinance, removing the sliding scale from all construction formal solicitation opportunities. All bidders, for construction and professional services formal solicitations, are required to successfully demonstrate Good Faith Effort, or they shall be deemed non-responsive by the Procurement Manager.

If you have any questions regarding this change, please submit them to the assigned Contracting Agent identified in the Invitation for Bids document.

To ensure that your bid is responsive, you are urged to request clarification or guidance on any issues involving this solicitation before submission of your response. Your point-of-contact for this solicitation is Todd Jackson at Todd.Jackson@ocfl.net.

VOLUME I

PART A

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART DESCRIPTION PAGE

VOLUME I

A INVITATION FOR BIDS A

B NOTICE B

C INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDER

1. GENERAL C-1

2. PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF BIDS C-1

3. MINORITY/WOMEN OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE C-4

4. BID PREFERENCE FOR REGISTERED SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERANS (SDV) C-10

5. BID ERRORS C-11

6. DEVIATIONS C-11

7. SUBSTITUTE MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT C-11

8. REQUESTED INFORMATION/DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE C-11

9. AWARD OF CONTRACT/REJECTION OF BIDS C-12

10. POSTING OF RECOMMENDED AWARD C-13

11. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS C-13

12. MODIFICATION/ALTERATION OF SOLICITATION C-13

13. LAWS AND REGULATIONS C-13

14. REQUIRED DISCLOSURE C-14

15. EXECUTION OF WRITTEN AGREEMENT C-14

16. LICENSING REQUIREMENTS C-15

17. SECURITY FORFEITURE C-15

18. PERFORMANCE BOND AND PAYMENT BOND C-15

19. QUALIFICATIONS OF SURETY COMPANIES C-16

20. TRENCH SAFETY ACT C-16

21. DRUG FREE WORKPLACE C-17

22. BID TABULATION AND RECOMMENDED AWARD C-17

23. INDEMNIFICATION FOR TORT ACTIONS C-17

24. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT (O.S.H.A.) C-17

25. PUBLIC ENTITY CRIME STATEMENT C-17

26. SUBCONTRACTOR/SUPPLIER INFORMATION C-18

27. SUBCONTRACTOR’S PAST PERFORMANCE C-18

28. REFERENCES C-18

29. BID & RELATED COSTS C-19

30. SOLICITATION CANCELLATIONS C-20

31. LICENSES/PERMITS/FEES C-20

32. BID ACCEPTANCE PERIOD C-21

33. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY C-21

34. ETHICS COMPLIANCE C-21

35. TOBACCO FREE CAMPUS C-22

36. VERIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS C-22

37. PROPRIETARY INFORMATION C-23

38. MOBILIZATION C-23

39. UNBALANCED PRICING C-24

40. UNIT PRICES C-24

41. DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, INELIGIBILITY AND VOLUNTARY

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EXCLUSION C-24

42. FLORIDA CONVICTED/SUSPENDED/DISCRIMINATORY

COMPLAINTS C-25

PART DESCRIPTION PAGE

D BID FORM

OFFICIAL BID FORM D-1

NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT ATTACHMENT A

REQUIRED DISCLOSURE ATTACHMENT B

M/WBE REQUIREMENTS ATTACHMENT C

COMPLIANCE WITH TRENCH SAFETY ACT ATTACHMENT D

REFERENCES ATTACHMENT E

PROJECT EXPENDITURE REPORT ATTACHMENT F

RELATIONSHIP DISCLOSURE FORM ATTACHMENT G

E-VERIFICATION CERTIFICATION ATTACHMENT H

BID BOND EXHIBIT 1

E CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

CONTRACT FORM E-1

PERFORMANCE BOND E-6

PAYMENT BOND E-9

RELEASE OF LIEN E-12

CHANGE ORDER FORM E-13

CONSENT OF SURETY/INCREASE OF PENALTY FORM E-15

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE FORM E-17

F GENERAL CONDITIONS

ARTICLE 1 - CONTRACT F-1

ARTICLE 2 - DEFINITIONS F-1

ARTICLE 3 - ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT F-3

ARTICLE 4 - QUALIFICATIONS OF SUBCONTRACTORS

AND SUPPLIERS F-4

ARTICLE 5 - STARTING THE WORK F-4

ARTICLE 6 - INTERPRETATION AND INTENT OF THE

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS F-4

ARTICLE 7 - REFERENCE POINTS F-5

ARTICLE 8 - BONDS AND INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION F-6

ARTICLE 9 - CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES F-11

ARTICLE 10 - WORK BY OTHERS F-18

ARTICLE 11 - PROJECT OWNER'S STATUS

DURING CONSTRUCTION F-20

ARTICLE 12 - CHANGES IN THE WORK F-20

ARTICLE 13 - CHANGE OF CONTRACT AMOUNT/CONTRACT TIME F-21

ARTICLE 14 - CONDITION OF MATERIALS & PACKAGING F-28

ARTICLE 15 - ASBESTOS FREE MATERIALS F-28

ARTICLE 16 - WARRANTY/ACCEPTANCE OF DEFECTIVE WORK F-28

ARTICLE 17 – DELAYS AND EXTENSION OF TIME F-31

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ARTICLE 18 - PAYMENT AND COMPLETION F-32

ARTICLE 19 - SUSPENSION OF WORK AND TERMINATION F-39

ARTICLE 20 - MAINTENANCE AND EXAMINATION OF RECORDS F-41

ARTICLE 21 – MINORITY/WOMEN OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE

REQUIREMENTS AND SMALL BUSINESS PROVISIONS F-43

ARTICLE 22 - FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS F-45

ARTICLE 23 – VERBAL ORDERS F-46

ARTICLE 24 – MISCELLANEOUS F-46

ARTICLE 25 – CONTRACT CLAIMS F-47

ARTICLE 26 – VALUE ENGINEERING F-48

ARTICLE 27 – PATENTS AND ROYALTIES F-51

ARTICLE 28 – OWNER DIRECT PURCHASES F-51

ARTICLE 29 – PUBLIC RECORDS COMPLIANCE (APPLICABLE FOR

SERVICE CONTRACTS) F-52

VOLUME II

G SUPPLEMENTAL CONDITIONS / SPECIAL PROVISIONS

SUPPLEMENTAL CONDITIONS G-1 – G-19

SPECIAL PROVISIONS G-20 – G-40

SCOPE OF SERVICES G-41

LOCATION MAP

PERMITS

H TECHNCAL PROVISIONS (ROADWAY SPECIFICATIONS)

TP 101 Mobilization TP 102 Maintenance of Traffic

TP 104 Prevention Control and Abatement of Erosion and Water Pollution TP 110 Clearing and Grubbing TP 120 Excavation, Embankment, and Grading TP 160 Stabilized Subgrade TP 285 Soil-Cement Base (Primed) TP 327 Milling of Existing Asphalt Pavement TP 334 Superpave Asphaltic Concrete Paving TP 337 Superpave Asphaltic Concrete Friction Course TP 400 Concrete Structures TP 425 Inlets, Manholes, and Junction Boxes TP 430 Pipe Culverts and Storm Sewers TP 440 Underdrains TP 515 Pedestrian Railing TP 520 Concrete Gutter, Curb Elements, and Traffic Separator TP 521 Concrete Barriers, Traffic Railing Barriers, and Parapets TP 522 Concrete Sidewalks, 4 Inch and 6 Inch Thickness TP 530 Articulating Block TP 534 Privacy Wall TP 550 Fencing TP 563 Anti-Graffiti Coating TP 570 Performance Turf TP 580 Landscape Installation vi

TP 603 Signalization TP 630 Conduit TP 635 Pull, Splice and Junction Boxes TP 700 Highway Signing TP 705 Object Markers and Delineators

TP 706 Raised Retro-Reflective Pavement Markers and Bituminous Adhesive

TP 710 Painted Pavement Markings TP 711 Thermoplastic Traffic Stripes and Markings TP 900-1 As-Built Plans TP 900-2 Indemnification TP 900-3 Groundwater Treatment and Disposal

TECHNICAL PROVISIONS (SPECIFICATIONS) ORANGE COUNTY

UTILITIES BY PUBLIC WORKS UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS

Cover Page Index to Project Manual Section 01001 General Work Requirements

Section 01010 Summary of Work Section 01021 Soils Report and Other Information Section 01025 Measurement and Payment Section 01027 Application for Payment Section 01050 Surveying and Field Surveying Section 01065 Permits and Fees Section 01070 Abbreviations and Symbols Section 01091 Reference Specifications Section 01200 Project Meetings Section 01300 Submittals Section 01301 Product Substitutions Section 01310 Progress Schedules Section 01370 Schedule of Values Section 01380 Audio-Visual Documentation Section 01400 Quality Control Section 01410 Testing and Testing Laboratory Services Section 01516 Collection System Bypass Section 01560 Erosion and Sedimentation Control Section 01570 Maintenance of Traffic Section 01580 Project Identification and Signs Section 01590 Construction Field Office Section 01610 Delivery, Storage and Handling Section 01650 Pump Station Start-up and Testing Section 01700 Project Closeout Section 01720 Project Record Documents Section 01730 Pump Station Operation and Maintenance Manual Section 01740 Warranties and Bonds Section 02050 Demolition of Existing Structures Section 02080 Abandonment, Removal, and Salvage or Disposal of Existing Pipe Section 02100 Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control Section 02140 Dewatering Section 02220 Excavating, Backfilling, and Compacting vii

Section 02230 Site Preparation Section 02360 Sheet Steel Piling Section 02573 Asphalt Pavement Removal and Replacement Section 02578 Solid Sodding Section 02261 Wastewater Force Mains Section 02667 Jacking and Boring Pipe Section 02670 Pressure Main Sample Collection Section 02774 Wastewater Gravity Collection Systems Section 02784 Chain Link Fences and Gates Section 03100 Concrete Formwork Section 03200 Concrete Reinforcement Section 03300 Cast in Place Concrete Section 03410 Precast Concrete Structures Section 03600 Grouting Section 08350 Access Hatch Doors Section 09901 Coatings and Linings Section 09905 Pump Station Valve Identification System Section 09910 Prefabricated Fiberglass Liners Section 11305 Submersible Pumps and Appurtenances Section 11305 Submersible Pump Schedule Section 13423 Level Measurement Section 13430 Pump Station Control Panels Section 13431 Pump Station SCADA Control Panels Section 15062 Ductile Iron Pipe and Fittings Section 15064 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe and Fittings Section 15065 Stainless Steel Pipe and Fittings Section 15100 Ancillary Equipment Section 15110 Plug Valves Section 16010 Electric General Provisions Section 16110 Raceways Section 16120 Wires and Cables Section 16135 Electrical Boxes and Fittings Section 16142 Electrical Connections for Equipment Section 16143 Wiring Devices Section 16170 Circuits and Motor Disconnects Section 16180 Over Current Protective Devices Section 16190 Supporting Devices Section 16195 Electrical Identification Section 16230 Standby Diesel Engine Generator Section 16420 Service Entrance Section 16450 Grounding Section 17143 Panel Supplier Factory Test Section 17166 Field Testing

Appendices:

A Geotechnical Engineering Reports B Orange County Forms C Permits Obtained by the County D List of Materials and Approved Manufacturers viii

VOLUME III

ORLANDO UTILITIES COMMISSION (OUC) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Table of Contents Division 0: Bidding and Contract Requirements Division 1: General Requirements

Section 01001 General Requirements Section 01010 Summary of Work Section 01025 Measurement and Payment Section 01030 Field Engineering Section 01041 Project Coordination Section 01060 Regulatory Requirements Section 01300 Submittals Section 01310 Construction Schedule Section 01390 Audio-Visual Documentation Section 01400 Quality Control Section 01410 Testing Laboratory Services Section 01568 Temporary Erosion and Sedimentation Control Section 01600 Material and Equipment Section 01700 Contract Closeout Section 01710 Cleaning and Water Material Disposal

Division 2: Sitework

Section 02080 Abandonment, Removal, and Disposal of Existing Pipe Removed from Service

Section 02140 Dewatering Section 02665 Pipe Installation Section 02667 Connections to Existing Buried Pipelines Section 02676 Services Section 02683 Disinfection of Piping Section 02684 Pressure Testing of Piping

Division 3: Concrete Section 03103 Formwork, Reinforcing and Concrete

Division 4-8: Not Used

Division 9: Finishes Section 09811 Fusion-Bonded Epoxy Linings and Coatings

Division 10-14: Not Used

Division 15: Mechanical Section 15056 Ductile Iron Pipe Section 15057 Copper Tubing Section 15058 PVC Pipe and Fittings, 3 inches and Smaller Section 15072 Thrust Restrained PVC Pipe Section 15075 Connections between Dissimilar Materials Section 15100 Valves and Operators Section 15119 Fire Hydrants ix

Division 16: Not Used

VOLUME IV

ORNAGE COUNTY UTILITIES (OCU) SPECIFICATIONS

Cover Page

Index to Project Manual Section 01001 General Work Requirements Section 01010 Summary of Work Section 01021 Soils Report and Other Information Section 01025 Measurement and Payment Section 01027 Application for Payment Section 01050 Surveying and Field Surveying Section 01065 Permits and Fees Section 01070 Abbreviations and Symbols Section 01091 Reference Specifications Section 01200 Project Meetings Section 01300 Submittals Section 01301 Product Substitutions Section 01310 Progress Schedules Section 01370 Schedule of Values Section 01380 Audio-Visual Documentation Section 01400 Quality Control Section 01410 Testing and Testing Laboratory Services Section 01516 Collection System Bypass Section 01560 Erosion and Sedimentation Control Section 01570 Maintenance of Traffic Section 01580 Project Identification and Signs Section 01590 Construction Field Office Section 01610 Delivery, Storage and Handling Section 01650 Pump Station Start-up and Testing Section 01700 Project Closeout Section 01720 Project Record Documents Section 01730 Pump Station Operation and Maintenance Manual Section 01740 Warranties and Bonds Section 02050 Demolition of Existing Structures Section 02080 Abandonment, Removal, and Salvage or Disposal of Existing Pipe Section 02100 Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control Section 02140 Dewatering Section 02220 Excavating, Backfilling, and Compacting Section 02230 Site Preparation Section 02360 Sheet Steel Piling Section 02573 Asphalt Pavement Removal and Replacement Section 02578 Solid Sodding Section 02261 Wastewater Force Mains Section 02667 Jacking and Boring Pipe Section 02670 Pressure Main Sample Collection Section 02774 Wastewater Gravity Collection Systems Section 02784 Chain Link Fences and Gates Section 03100 Concrete Formwork Section 03200 Concrete Reinforcement x

Section 03300 Cast in Place Concrete Section 03410 Precast Concrete Structures Section 03600 Grouting Section 08350 Access Hatch Doors Section 09901 Coatings and Linings Section 09905 Pump Station Valve Identification System Section 09910 Prefabricated Fiberglass Liners Section 11305 Submersible Pumps and Appurtenances Section 11305 Submersible Pump Schedule Section 13423 Level Measurement Section 13430 Pump Station Control Panels Section 13431 Pup Station SCADA Control Panels Section 15062 Ductile Iron Pipe and Fittings Section 15064 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe and Fittings Section 15065 Stainless Steel Pipe and Fittings Section 15100 Ancillary Equipment Section 15110 Plug Valves Section 16010 Electric General Provisions Section 16110 Raceways Section 16120 Wires and Cables Section 16135 Electrical Boxes and Fittings Section 16142 Electrical Connections for Equipment Section 16143 Wiring Devices Section 16170 Circuits and Motor Disconnects Section 16180 Over Current Protective Devices Section 16190 Supporting Devices Section 16195 Electrical Identification Section 16230 Standby Diesel Engine Generator Section 16420 Service Entrance Section 16450 Grounding Section 17143 Panel Supplier Factory Test Section 17166 Field Testing

Appendices

A Geotechnical Engineering Reports B Orange County Forms C Permits Obtained by the County D List of Materials and Approved Manufacturers

INDEX OF DRAWINGS - ROADWAY, RLANDO UTILITIES COMMISSION (OUC),

AND ORANGE COUNTY UTILITIES (OCU)

1 KEY SHEET

2 SIGNATURE SHEET

3 GENERAL NOTES

4 STANDARD DRAWINGS & DETAILS

5 SUMMARY OF PAY ITEMS

6-8 DRAINAGE MAPS

9 EXISTING DRAINAGE DATA

10 FLOOD DATA

11-19 TYPICAL SECTIONS

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20-22 SUMMARY OF QUANTITIES

23-25 SUMMARY OF DRAINAGE STRUCTURES

26-29 SURVEY CONTROL SHEETS & REFERENCE TIES

30-42 PLAN AND PROFILE SHEETS

43 CURB RETURN DATA

44-45 DRIVEWAY PROFILES

46 INTERSECTION DETAILS

47-70 DRAINAGE STRUCTURES CROSS SECTION SHEETS

71 POND DETAILS

72-75 DRAINAGE DETAILS

76 GEOTECHNICAL SOIL SURVEY SHEET

77-130 CROSS SECTIONS

131-135 POND B-5 CROSS SECTIONS

136-141 POND B-5 OUTFALL CROSS SECTIONS

142-144 STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLANS

145-156 EROSION CONTROL DETAILS

157-198 MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC PLANS

199-213 UTILITY ADJUSTMENT PLANS

L-1 – L-5 OUC LIGHTING PLAN

W-1 – W-15 RETAINING WALL PLANS

S-1 – S-14 SIGNING AND PAVEMENT MARKING PLANS

T-1 – T-12 SIGNALIZATION PLANS

LD-1 – LD-13 LANDSCAPING PLANS

1-34 RIGHT OF WAY MAPS

U-1 - U-12 UTILITIES CONSTRUCTION PLANS BY PW

U-1 - U-16 UTILITIES CONSTRUCTION PLANS BY OUC

1-72 UTILITIES IMPROVEMENT PLANS BY OCU

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ISSUED: FEBRUARY 7, 2022

NOTICE

INVITATION FOR BIDS NO. Y22-718-TJ

Sealed bid offers (Original Bid Form and one (1) complete copy) for furnishing the above will be accepted up to 4:00 PM, March 10, 2022 via the electronic submission portal at: https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/orangecountyfl, or in the Procurement Division; Internal Operations Centre II, 400 E. South Street; 2nd Floor, Orlando, FL 32801. Bids will be opened per the public meeting notice.

Bid Documents are available in the following formats:

1. Please visit the following link to access this Invitation for Bids, opportunities are listed by number and title.

2. Complete bid documents may be obtained from the Procurement Division, Internal Operations Centre II, 400 E. South Street, 2nd floor, Orlando, FL 32801.

Phone (407) 836-5635. The documents are available for a cost of $206.00 non-refundable.

3. A printed copy of the basic solicitation documents and a CD containing the construction plans and specifications are available for a cost of $10 per CD non-refundable.

Non - Mandatory Virtual Pre-Bid Conference – February 14, 2022 at 10:00 AM. Interested bidders are encouraged to attend.

MEETING LINK

https://ocfl.webex.com/ocfl/j.php?MTID=m256bd95488189416e2cd73990cd5cfe0

Monday, Feb 14, 2022 10:00 am | 1 hour | (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) Meeting number: 2457 026 9498

Password: Y22-718-tj

Join by video system Dial 24570269498@ocfl.webex.com

You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.

Join by phone 1-408-792-6300 Call-in toll number (US/Canada)

Access code: 245 702 69498

SCOPE OF WORK:

The project consists of widening Texas Avenue from a two-lane rural to a four-lane urban roadway from north of Duskin Avenue to south of Holden Avenue. The net length of the project is approximately 0.901 miles.

The project includes but is not limited to the following:

1. Construction of approximately 0.901 miles of extension and widening to a four-lane divided asphaltic concrete urban roadway, with earthwork, curb and gutter, concrete sidewalks, turn lanes, sod, storm water steel reinforced concrete pipe, etc. In addition, the project includes resurfacing of approximately 787 linear feet of existing roadway on Americana Boulevard.

2. Construction of a closed storm water management and collection system to support the new roadway.

3. Constructions of approximately 2,290 lineal feet of 4-inch, 6-inch, 8-inch, 10-inch and 12-inch sanitary sewer force main and their associated appurtenances (fittings, valves, etc). The work also includes reconnecting existing fire hydrants to new water mains, and removal of existing water mains. In addition, the project includes 6 new sanitary sewer manholes, and demolition of one existing pump station serving the Avanzar Condominiums.

This project also includes connecting the condos to the new sanitary sewer system and reconnection the sanitary sewer system north of the Americana Plaza where the existing sewer system was relocated to accommodate the County’s roadway improvements.

4. In addition, the project includes new sanitary sewer manholes, and demolition of one existing pump station serving the Avanzar Condominiums. This project also includes connecting the ccondominiums to the new sanitary sewer system and reconnection the sanitary sewer system north of the Americana Plaza where the existing sewer system was relocated to accommodate the County’s roadway improvements.

5. This Contract involves the removal or abandonment of approximately 2,190 linear feet of 10 and 12 inch Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) and Vitrified Clay Pipe (VCP) gravity sewer and 9 manholes and approximately 3,990 linear feet of 4, 10, and 14/16 inch PVC and CIP force main and the installation of approximately 2,470 linear feet of 12 inch PVC gravity sewer and 12 manholes and approximately 4,730 linear feet of 6, 12, and 16 inch PVC force main along Texas Avenue from Duskin Avenue to south of Holden Avenue and along Americana Boulevard from east of Texas Avenue to west of Arpana Drive as shown on the Drawings and specified herein in conjunction with the widening of Texas Avenue as shown on those plans. The project also includes the installation of one new lift station, the rehabilitation of an existing lift station, demolition and conversion of another lift station to a manhole, two jack and bores for the gravity pipe, valves, fittings, and connections to the surrounding existing wastewater systems.

This project has been issued a permit for construction of a storm water management system based on the rules of the South Florida Water Management District.

PROJECT LOCATION:

Texas Avenue from south of Oak Ridge Road to south of Holden Avenue.

Carrie Mathes, MPA, CFCM, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, C.P.M., CPPB, A.P.P.

Manager, Procurement Division

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PART C - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1. GENERAL:

The term County used herein refers to Orange County, Florida, or its duly authorized representative. The term Bidder used herein refers to the manufacturer, dealer or business organization submitting a bid to the County in response to this Invitation for Bids.

2. PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF BIDS:

a. Form of Proposal: Each Bidder shall submit the bid in four parts (original Bid Form, marked original, with attachments, one (1) copy and one (1) electronic copy on USB drive, of the Bid Form and all attachments) and indicate the base bid price and any alternative(s) that may be included in the proper space(s).

The estimated total base bid is the sum of all pay item totals and the

County reserves the right to correct errors in pay item totals arising from incorrect extensions. See "Bid Errors", Item 5.

b. All bids may be submitted via the electronic submission portal at:

https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/orangecountyfl, or in the Procurement Division; Internal Operations Centre II, 400 E. South Street;

2nd Floor, Orlando, FL 32801, prior to the submission timeline as specified in Part B. Bids will be opened per the public meeting notice.

Bids received after the date and time specified will be returned unopened.

The time/date stamp clock located in the Procurement Division shall serve as the official authority to determine lateness of any bids.

Respondents are cautioned that they are responsible for delivery to the specific location cited above. Therefore, if your bid, proposal or quotation is delivered by an express mail carrier or by any other means, it is your responsibility to ensure delivery to the above address. This office will not be responsible for deliveries made to any place other than the specified address.

The delivery of said bid to the Procurement Division prior to the time and date stated in Part A is solely and strictly the responsibility of the Bidder.

The County shall not be responsible for delays in delivery to the Procurement Division caused by the United States Postal Service or courier service, delivery to any other County Office or delays caused by any other occurrence. The bid delivery time will be scrupulously observed. Under no circumstances will bid proposals delivered after the delivery time specified be considered.

The decision to refuse to consider a bid or proposal that was received beyond the date/time established in the solicitation shall not be the basis for a protest pursuant to the Orange County Code (Procurement Ordinance).

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Bidders should indicate on the sealed envelope the following:

1. Invitation for Bids Number

2. Due Date of Bid Submittals

3. Name of Bidder

4. Return Address of the Bidder

c. Bids will be publicly opened in accordance with this public notice.

d. All bid must be manually and duly signed by an authorized corporate officer, principal, or partner (as applicable) with his signature in full. When a firm is a Bidder, the bids shall be signed in the name of the firm by one or more of the partners. When a corporation is a Bidder, the officer signing shall set out the corporate name in full beneath which he shall sign his name, give title of his office and affix the corporate seal. Anyone signing the bid proposal as agent must file with it legal evidence of his authority to do so. Bidders who are nonresident corporations shall furnish to the County a duly certified copy of their permit to transact business in the State of Florida along with the Bid. Failure to promptly submit this evidence or qualification to do business in the State of Florida may be basis for rejection of the Bid.

e. The Bidder is solely responsible for reading and completely understanding the requirements and the specifications of the solicitation.

f. Bids may be withdrawn by written or telecopied requests dispatched by the Bidder and received by the Manager of the County Procurement Division before the time for receiving bids has expired. Negligence on the part of the Bidder in preparing a bid is not grounds for withdrawal or modification of a bid after such bid has been opened by the County. A Bidder may not withdraw or modify a bid after the appointed bid opening and such bid must be in force for one hundred twenty (120) days after the bid opening. Bidders may not assign or otherwise transfer their bids.

g. At the time and place fixed for the opening of bids, every bid properly delivered within the time fixed for receiving bids will be opened and publicly read aloud, irrespective of any irregularities found therein.

Bidders and other persons interested may be present, in person or by representative, or attend via telephone or virtually.

h. A Bid, Payment and Performance Bond are a requirement of the IFB when the bid/contract amount exceeds $100,000. Firms utilizing electronic submission shall attach an electronic copy of their bid bond for responsiveness. Submission of the bid bond, along with a certified and effectively dated copy of the power of attorney, shall be completed and signed by all required parties and submitted on the form provided in the solicitation. Submittal of a bid bond less than 10% of the total estimated Contract amount for the first Contract year, shall result in the bid being deemed non-responsive.

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If Bid security is required by Paragraph h. of this Section, submission of an electronic Bid Bond completed and signed by all required parties and submitted on the form provided in Exhibit 1 to the Bid Proposal (Part D), or in the alternative, a Certified Check, or a Cashier's Check shall be required to accompany each bid proposal in a stated dollar amount of not less than ten (10%) percent of the sum of the computed total amount of the Bidder's Base Bid proposal. Submittal of a Bid Bond less than 10% of the bid sum shall result in rejection of the bid. Failure to submit the Bid Bond on the form provided in Exhibit 1 to the Bid Proposal (Part D) shall result in rejection of the bid.

In order to be acceptable to the County, the Surety company issuing the Bid Bond as called for in this Invitation for Bids, shall meet and comply with the minimum standards described in Part C, Section 19, “Qualifications of Surety Companies”. Failure to submit a Bid Bond from a Surety Company meeting these minimum standards shall result in rejection of the bid.

Certified checks or cashier's checks shall be drawn on a solvent bank or trust company to the order of the Board of County Commissioners, Orange County, Florida and shall have all necessary documentary revenue stamps attached, if required by law. Personal checks are not acceptable to the County. See Section 19, “Qualifications of Surety Companies” for additional requirement.

i. A Pre-Bid Conference will be held at the time and location shown in the

Notice, Part B of this Bid package.

j. No oral interpretation of the meaning of the plans, specifications, or other

Contract documents shall be considered binding. All questions or concerns regarding this Invitation for Bids shall be submitted by email to Todd.Jackson@ocfl.net, no later than 5:00 PM on February 23, 2022, referencing the IFB number.

Any and all such interpretations and any supplemental instructions will be in the form of a written addendum which, if issued, will be available for download. All addenda so issued shall become part of the Contract Documents and receipt shall be acknowledged on the Bid Form, Part D or by completion of the applicable information on the addendum and returning it not later than the date and time for receipt of the bid.

k. Before submitting bids, Bidders must carefully examine the site of the proposed work and make all necessary investigations to inform themselves thoroughly as to all difficulties involved in the completion of all work required pursuant to the mandates and requirements of this bid package.

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No plea of ignorance of conditions or difficulties that may hereafter exist, or of conditions or difficulties that may be encountered in the execution of the work pursuant to this bid package as a result of failure to make the necessary examinations and investigations will be accepted as an excuse for any failure or omission on the part of the successful Bidder (Contractor) to fulfill, in every detail, all of the requirements of the Contract Documents, nor will they be accepted as a basis for any claims whatsoever for extra compensation or for an extension of time.

l. Firms and/or individuals that assisted in the development or drafting of the specifications, requirements, statements of work, or solicitation documents contained herein are excluded from competing for this solicitation.

This shall not be applicable to firms and/or individuals providing responses to a publicly posted Request for Information (RFI) associated with a solicitation.

3. MINORITY/WOMEN OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES:

a. To provide for the participation of certified minority and women owned businesses (M/WBE’s) in the County’s procurement of construction services, Bidders submitting bids to the County are urged to comply with M/WBE subcontracting goals established by the County Minority/Women Business Enterprise Ordinance, No. 94-02 and amended by Ordinance No.2009-21. The overall goal for all bids (inclusive of all additive and deductive alternates) is 25% participation of the contract value for this contract for M/WBE subcontractors and suppliers. Upon Contract award the Contractor must meet the M/WBE expenditure required by the Contract. Each M/WBE utilized to meet the project goal must be listed as a subcontractor on Attachment C-2. If there are any pre-qualifications required by the firm, then this must be provided to the M/WBE when they are solicited for interest in the bid. This required information must be completed prior to bid submittal.

The Ordinance also addresses minority/women group employment levels setting goals to encourage each Bidder to maintain 18% minority and 6% women employees.

Note: Only 50% of material/supply dollars purchased from M/WBE distributors is applied toward the goals for minority and women business enterprise participation on construction projects. Contractor shall list the total amount of material/supply dollars to be purchased from each M/WBE distributor on the Subcontractor/Supplier Page (Attachment C-2).

The County will calculate the actual dollars applied toward the goals.

b. NOTICE: Goals for bids under $100,000

There are M/WBE goals for all bids including bids for IFB estimated to be less than $100,000 (inclusive of all additive and deductive alternates).

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c. All participating M/WBE's must be certified by Orange County. The Business Development M/WBE Directory is available by e-mail or through the Orange County web site at Orangecountyfl.net.

Only firms having established offices in the Orlando MSA (Orange, Lake, Seminole and Osceola Counties) are eligible for Orange County certification.

All firms must be certified prior to bid opening and must be certified in the area(s) for which they will be used. If a firm claims to be certified, but is not listed in the Directory, Contractor should obtain a copy of their Certificate and/or contact the Business Development Division Liaison for verification of certification.

d. M/WBE Bidders competing as primes

If an M/WBE firm bidding as a prime certifies with his/her bid that it will self-perform 51% percent or more of the project, as evidenced by Attachment C-2, then that firm will not be required to comply with the M/WBE subcontracting goals.

Failure to include the percentage of work and the scope of work to be self-performed, and the dollar amount for the work an M/WBE Bidder competing as a prime intends to self-perform will result in the M/WBE Bidder receiving zero M/WBE participation for the bid.

However, if the M/WBE Bidder will not be self-performing at least 51% percent of the project, then he/she must comply with the M/WBE participation goal, and good faith effort documentation required from non-M/WBE Bidders to receive M/WBE compliance consideration.

e. Subcontracts/Purchase Orders

The successful Bidder shall provide a copy of all fully executed subcontracts and/or purchase orders issued to M/WBE’s listed on Attachment C-2 to the Business Development Division Liaison. Submittal of these subcontracts/purchase orders is a condition precedent to execution of the prime Contract by the County.

The Contractor must include in the subcontract agreement:

1.) Prompt Payment Clause to the M/WBE subcontractor.

2.) Payment schedule in all subcontracts and purchase orders (including those with non M/WBE's) stating that payment will be made to the Subcontractor/suppliers within 72 hours of receipt of payment from the County.

3.) The sub-contract agreement shall include: (a) the percentage of the overall contract value; and (b) the dollar amount based on the percentage of the contract value (if available at the time of the sub-contract agreement).

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4.) The following statement: “It is the M/WBE responsibility to submit the required subcontractor’s Monthly M/WBE workforce reports to the prime, monthly payment verification and Final M/WBE payment verification form to Business Development Division.”

The M/WBE’s failure to submit the required documents could negatively impact their M/WBE re-certification.

5.) Notwithstanding any termination provisions in this Subcontract

Agreement, the Prime Contractor shall not terminate this Subcontract Agreement without prior written authorization of the Orange County Business Development Division Manager, nor shall the Prime Contractor amend this Subcontract Agreement, or reduce the Scope of Work or monetary value awarded under this Subcontract Agreement, without prior written authorization of the Orange County Business Development Manager.

6.) All sub-contract agreements shall be contingent upon the term

(whether terminated, renewed or extended) of the Prime’s contract with the County.

The awarded prime contractor’s responsibilities and requirement are as follows:

i. File copies of all executed subcontracts/agreements between the prime and all M/WBE subcontractors on the project to Orange County Business Division one time for the duration of the contract.

ii. The Contractor shall submit an updated Prime Monthly Contractor’s Workforce Report, Subcontractor’s Workforce Report and Monthly Prime Contractor’s Report for all construction contracts monthly, and any additional reports deemed by the County as necessary for M/WBE subcontractor utilization reporting purposes.

iii. The Contractor shall notify the Business Development Division of any additional awards to the M/WBE firm on the Contractor’s team and the addition of any new M/WBE firm to the Contractor’s team on the project.

iv. The Contractor shall expeditiously advise all M/WBE’s and the Business Development Division of all change orders, contract modifications, additions and deletions to any and all contracts issued to the M/WBE(s) on the team.

v. Furnish copies of subcontracts/purchase orders for the non-M/WBE’s listed on Attachment C-2. Also, provide a list of all non-M/WBE subcontractors and suppliers that have a prompt payment clause included in their subcontract agreement or purchase order.

vi. Notwithstanding any termination provisions in this Subcontract Agreement, the Prime Contractor shall not terminate this Subcontract Agreement without prior written authorization of the Orange County Business Development Division Manager, nor shall the Prime Contractor amend this Subcontract Agreement, or reduce the Scope of Work or monetary value awarded under this Subcontract

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Agreement, without prior written authorization of the Orange County Business Development Manager.

Execution of the contract between Orange County and the bidder shall be contingent upon the filing of executed subcontract(s) between the bidder and the M/WBE subs listed on Form C-2 and included on Form C-3 with the Business Development Division.

The County may, at its discretion, require copies of subcontracts/purchase orders for the non-M/WBE's listed on Attachment C-2. However, if this option is not exercised, the awarded Contractor must provide a list of all non-M/WBE Subcontractors and suppliers certifying that a prompt payment clause has been included in that Contract or purchase order.

f. Good Faith Effort Documentation Requirements -

If the established goals (reference paragraph 3.a above) are not achieved, to maximize consideration for MWBE participation, Bidders must provide with the bid sufficient documentation to substantiate that ALL FIVE of the mandatory efforts listed below were undertaken. Bidders meeting or exceeding the goals need not provide good faith effort documentation. If the bidder does not achieve the M/WBE goal, Good Faith Effort documentation is required. If Good Faith Effort documentation is not submitted to address all five (5) requirements, the bid shall be deemed non-responsive.

i. If a bidder desires to meet the good faith effort documentation requirements he/she must provide written notice to certified M/WBEs, as it relates to the scopes of services in the bid documents, that the Bidder intends to subcontract. The notice shall be by e-mail or fax, no fewer than seven (7) calendar days prior to bid opening. All e-mails and faxes shall include the legal name of the M/WBE firm. The notice shall advise the M/WBE’s:

a. that their interest in the contract is being solicited;

b. of the specific work the Bidder intends to subcontract

c. how to obtain information about and review the contract plans and specifications;

d. about information on bonding, insurance and other pertinent requirements;

All requirements as it relates to the bonding, insurance and pre-qualifications must be given to the M/WBE’s at the time the notice is provided. This information must be received and decisions to utilize the M/WBE must be known and denoted on Attachment C-2 prior to the bid submittal.

e. the deadline for bid or proposal submissions to the Bidder and the bid due date to the County;

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f. 24 hours notice of any addenda.

ii. If M/WBE goals were not achieved the bidder shall provide an explanation as to why the scope of services listed in the bid documents were not subcontracted on Attachment C-2.

iii. Bidders shall follow up initial submittals of interest by contacting

M/WBEs and documenting using a contact log, which shall include the firm's name address, contact information (e-mail, telephone and/or fax numbers), scope of work requested, the date, name of person making the effort, denote if M/WBEs will bid, time quote received and notes denoting if plans and specifications were sent.

Each bidder shall use the standardized contact log, Attachment C- 4.

iv. In instances where a non-minority/non-woman contractor is listed for work for which M/WBE availability exists, the Bidder shall submit ALL quotations received from M/WBE’s AND the listed non-M/WBE within twenty-four (24) hours, if it is determined that the bidder is one of the three (3) apparent low Bidders. The Bidder shall provide an explanation as to why the M/WBE’s quotations were not accepted.

Receipt of a lower quotation from a non-M/WBE prior to bid opening will not in itself excuse a Bidder's failure to meet M/WBE participation goals. However, a Bidder's good faith effort obligation does not require a Bidder to accept a quotation from a M/WBE which is an unreasonable price. For the purpose of this subsection, "unreasonable price" means a price above (or below) competitive levels which cannot be attributed to the M/WBE’s attempt to cover costs inflated by the present effect of discrimination.

v. The Contractor shall contact the Business Development Division staff as a resource to obtain M/WBE participation.

If the Bidder fails to meet one of the first four good faith effort requirements listed above (i – iv), the substitution will only count towards one good faith effort requirement and all other good faith requirements must be met. The substitution is from the following:

(1) The Disney Entrepreneur Center (DEC) was used to host a workshop that informed M/WBE firms how to better prepare for sub-contracting opportunities;

(2) The Contractor has participated in Orange County Business Development

Division’s sponsored “How to do Business” workshop;

(3) The Contractor has sponsored a match-maker event with certified M/WBE firms. Enclose a copy of the certificate provided to your firm when the service was successfully completed.

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If, after Contract award, Prime Contractors who have not achieved the M/WBE participation goals choose to subcontract work indicated as being self-performed without prior written approval of the Business Development Division (reference Part F, Article 21, paragraph D), the matter will be reported to the Procurement Division with an appropriate responsibility recommendation for consideration in the event the contractor competes for future County contracts.

g. Letters of Intent must match exactly the information provided on Attachment C- 2 of the Bid Forms and must be executed by the apparent low Bidder for all M/WBE Subcontractors and/or suppliers listed. The letter(s) of intent must be submitted to the Business Development Division office before 5:00 P.M. on the second business day after bid opening. The non-submission of the Letter of Interest by the deadline will result in the low bidder being found non-responsive for failure to meet the M/WBE subcontractor utilization goal. In the event the lowest bidder is not the recommended bidder, then letters of intent must be obtained from the recommended bidder two business days after being contacted.

h. Bidders shall not reject an M/WBE as unqualified without sound reasons based on a thorough and documented investigation of that M/WBE's capabilities.

i. Bidder's efforts will be evaluated considering the ability of other Bidders to meet the requirements relating to the use of M/WBE subcontractors.

j. Bidders should make whatever additional efforts are necessary to achieve the goals and it is recommended that these efforts be documented. However, this documentation shall not replace the required documentation if the goals are not met.

Bidders are encouraged to contact the Business Development Division through the Orange County Procurement Division for guidance and assistance. Additional efforts by Bidders may include but are not limited to the following:

i. Bidders should provide interested M/WBE's with assistance in reviewing the Contract plans and specifications.

ii Bidders should assist interested M/WBE's in obtaining required lines of credit, insurance or bonding.

iii. Bidders should solicit only types of work that match the capabilities of the M/WBE's and for which they are certified.

k. The County has a graduate program. Under this program, utilization of M/WBE firms designated as graduates shall count toward meeting M/WBE participation goals only on specified projects. All construction solicitations for which the County has determined the overall contract amount to be awarded to the prime in excess of $10,000,000 for vertical construction, $7,000,000 for horizontal construction and $7,000,000 for all other construction are eligible for graduate M/WBE participation.

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Vertical construction is any construction of a structure or building which requires a general or building contractor’s license. Horizontal construction includes but is not limited to roadwork, site work, drainage or utilities work.

Other construction is any construction other than what is defined as vertical or horizontal construction.

The Bidder’s total base bid, which is used by the Procurement Division as the basis for determining Contract award value, will be used to determine if graduated M/WBE firms are eligible to participate. If the contract has option provisions, the total base Bid is the total of the Basic Contract Year plus all Option Years. Prime contractors will receive full M/WBE credit for the use of graduated M/WBE’s that meet all other requirements.

It is the Bidder’s responsibility to ensure that graduate M/WBE’s are not listed in bid to meet M/WBE participation requirements on projects in which they are not eligible to participate.

Intentional failure to attempt compliance and/or intentional failure to comply with the M/WBE subcontract goals pursuant to the Minority/Women Business Enterprise Ordinance, may result in the County invoking penalties under that ordinance and/or a finding by the County that a Bidder is "non-responsible", thus resulting in that bid being rejected and the Bidder facing possible suspension or debarment from future County IFB's.

4. BID PREFERENCE FOR REGISTERED SERVICE-DISABLED VETERANS (SDV)

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The Orange County Registered Service-Disabled Veteran Business Program

Ordinance sets vendor preferences for registered service-disabled veteran business enterprises registered with Orange County Business Development Division.

Also, in accordance with the County SDV Ordinance, preferences for registered service-disabled veteran business enterprises shall be applied on bid awards (sealed bids). The following bid preference scale shall apply to bids submitted by Prime registered service-disabled veteran business enterprises as long as the bid does not exceed the low bid by more than 8% on bid awards up to $100,000;

7% on bid awards from $100,000.01 to $500,000; 6% on bid awards from $500,00.01 to $750,000; 5% on bid awards from $750,000.01 to $2,000,000; 4% on contract awards from $2,000,000.01 to $5,000,000.00 and 3% on bid awards over $5,000,000.01.

Prime registered service-disabled veteran business enterprises may be awarded or recommended for award of contracts when their bids are within the above allowed percentage in comparison to the low responsive and responsible bid(s).

If a prime registered service-disabled veteran business enterprise, entitled to the vendor preference under this section, and one (1) or more other businesses also entitled to this preference, or another vendor preference provided by the Orange County Code, submit bids, proposals, or replies for procurement of commodities or contractual services which are otherwise equal with respect to all relevant considerations, including price, quality, and service, then the Procurement

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Division Manager shall award the procurement or contract to the business having the smallest net worth.

5. BID ERRORS:

Where bid forms have erasures or corrections, each erasure or correction must be initialed in ink by the Bidder. In case of unit price bid items, if an error is committed in the extension of an item, the unit price as shown in the Official Bid Form will govern. Errors between any sum, computed by the Bidder, and the correct sum thereof will be resolved in favor of the correct sum. Any discrepancy between words and numbers will be resolved in favor of the written words.

6. DEVIATIONS:

Bidders are hereby advised that Orange County will only consider bid Proposals that meet the specifications and other requirements imposed upon them by this bid package. In instances where a deviation is stated in the bid form, said bid will be subject to rejection by the County in recognition of the fact that said bid Proposal does not meet the exact requirements imposed upon the Bidder by the Contract Documents.

7. SUBSTITUTE MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT:

The Contract, if awarded, will be on the basis of material and equipment described in the Drawings or specified in the Specifications without consideration of possible substitute or "or-equal" items. Whenever materials or equipment or patented processes are specified or described in the Contract Documents by naming a trade name, manufacturer, supplier or proprietary item or catalog number, the naming of the item is intended to establish the type, function and quality required and to establish a basis for bidding.

Substitute materials or equipment may be considered after a Contract for the Work is executed if sufficient information is supplied by Contractor to allow Project Manager to evaluate the proposed substitution, unless the naming of the item is followed by words indicating that no substitution is permitted. The procedure for submittal of any such application by Contractor and consideration by Project Manager is set forth in the General Conditions.

In the event that substitute materials or equipment are used and are less costly than the originally specified material or equipment, then the difference in cost of the item shall benefit the County and Contractor in equal proportions.

Applications for substitute materials and equipment shall only be evaluated after the Contract is executed. The Base Bid and Alternates shall reflect the costs for the materials and equipment named or specified only.

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