Brick paver Maintenance and new installation

The City of Fort Myers is seeking qualified contractors to provide comprehensive brick paver maintenance and new installation services for downtown areas bounded by Edwards Dr., Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fowler St., and Monroe St., with potential work in other locations. The procurement is a Request for Proposals (RFP 0047-24) that requires contractors to perform services including pressure washing, leveling, repairing, and reinstalling existing pavers, replacing pavers using city stock, and installing new pavers on roadways, crosswalks, driveways, and sidewalks. Respondents must hold a current Florida license, have been in business for at least three consecutive years, and demonstrate no significant legal or financial issues. The city will evaluate proposals using a point-based system that considers project approach, firm experience, minority business enterprise participation, and local vendor preference. The proposal is due on July 11, 2024, with individual roadway repair locations to be closed for no more than 24 hours and potentially requiring night work. Contractors must submit a detailed Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plan for review and approval, and follow precise technical specifications for paver installation, including specific excavation depths, compaction requirements, and installation techniques.

The procurement includes several set-aside and preference designations, with a goal of allocating 15% of contractual services to certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBE). Contractors must complete various compliance forms, including Build America, Buy America (BABA) certification, which mandates the use of iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials produced in the United States. Local preference points are available for companies with a physical business address in Fort Myers (5 points) or Lee County (3 points), requiring a valid Business Tax License issued at least six months prior to proposal submission. The contract includes provisions for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation, with an overall 10.67% DBE goal, and requires contractors to report DBE participation through the Equal Opportunity Compliance system. While specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the pricing spreadsheet indicates unit costs per square foot for various paver-related tasks, with additional considerations for material markup percentages and night work premium multipliers. The contract term is up to three years, with the ability to automatically extend until a new contract is executed, providing flexibility for ongoing infrastructure maintenance and improvement.