Brick Paver Maintenance and New Installation

The City of Fort Myers is seeking qualified contractors for a comprehensive brick paver maintenance and new installation project (RFP 25-016-RFP) primarily focused on downtown areas between Edwards Dr. and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., and between Fowler St. and Monroe St. The project requires contractors to perform multiple services including pressure washing, polymeric and masons sand application, paver removal and reinstallation, and new paver installations for roadways, crosswalks, driveways, and sidewalks. Contractors must demonstrate expertise in historical and modern paver restoration and provide comprehensive references showcasing their capabilities. The evaluation will be points-based, considering the contractor's experience, project approach, pricing, and compliance with local requirements. Proposals will be assessed using a unit price structure with rates varying by project square footage (0-500 SF, 501-10,000 SF, and 10,000+ SF), and will include additional considerations for material markup percentage and nightwork premium multiplier. The due date for submissions is December 31, 2024, with the contract term and renewal options to be negotiated with the selected contractor.

The solicitation includes specific set-aside and preference provisions, notably a 15% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) goal established by Resolution 38-125 and local business preference points for companies with a physical presence in Fort Myers (5 points) or Lee County (3 points). Contractors must have a valid Business Tax License issued at least six months prior to proposal submission and must comply with comprehensive federal requirements, including Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment Certification and Build America, Buy America (BABA) regulations. Additional compliance requirements include Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act, which mandates that 25% of total project hours be worked by Section 3 workers and 5% by Targeted Section 3 workers. Contractors must provide specific insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract will involve multiple project sizes with varying unit pricing, and the city reserves the right to terminate the agreement with 30 days' notice.