Aquatic Plant Materials and Installation

Seminole County is seeking multiple contractors for an Aquatic Plant Materials and Installation contract (IFB-604758-24) to provide comprehensive plant and tree procurement and installation services for various restoration projects. The solicitation covers a diverse range of native Florida aquatic and wetland plant species, including 55 plant and 43 tree species available in container sizes from bare root to 10-gallon. Contractors will be responsible for supplying plant materials and providing professional installation services, with the ability to deliver or provide pick-up of materials within 24 hours of request. The evaluation process will be conducted on a pass/fail basis, with four equally weighted criteria: bidder's ability and capacity to perform work, character and integrity, quality of previous performance, and reference checks. Key dates include a bid release on March 13, 2024, a deadline for questions on April 1, 2024, and a proposal submission deadline of April 10, 2024, at 2:00 pm, with electronic bids to be submitted through the county's e-Procurement Portal.

The contract will have an initial three-year term with options for two successive one-year renewals, and the first three months will be considered probationary. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, contractors must comply with several state requirements, including E-Verify system usage for employment eligibility verification and maintaining a drug-free workplace. Contractors are required to carry specific insurance coverages, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, and Business Automobile Liability, with specified minimum coverage limits. The county reserves the right to make multiple awards, partial awards, or reject all bids, with selection based on the lowest responsible bidder meeting requirements. While no specific total contract value is disclosed, the comprehensive plant list and multi-year contract structure suggest a significant ecological restoration or landscaping initiative. Pricing must include all direct and indirect costs, services, insurance, coordination, and incidentals necessary for performance, with compensation structured on a Fixed Fee basis using unit pricing outlined in the contract documents.