The City of Fort Myers has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP 0065-24) seeking qualified respondents for brick paver maintenance and new installation services across downtown street and sidewalk areas. The project encompasses comprehensive maintenance, repair, and installation of brick pavers between Edwards Drive and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, and between Fowler Street and Monroe Street, with potential expansion to other locations. Specific work includes pressure washing, repairing, leveling, and installing new brick pavers on roadways, crosswalks, driveways, and sidewalks, with detailed technical requirements for excavation, base preparation, and installation. Contractors must provide precise paver placement, use city-approved stock pavers, and conform to City of Fort Myers Design standards from September 2004. The solicitation was released on August 2, 2024, with a pre-submission meeting scheduled for August 8, 2024, at 10:00 am, and proposals are due by September 12, 2024, at 2:00 pm. Evaluation criteria will likely include pricing structure, technical capabilities, local presence, and compliance with project specifications.
The procurement includes several set-aside and preference designations, with a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) program targeting 15% participation in construction contracts. Contractors can earn additional points for local presence, with up to 5 points for having an office within Fort Myers city limits and 3 points for an office within Lee County. Federal requirements include compliance with Build America, Buy America (BABA) provisions, mandating the use of domestic iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials. The contract will utilize a comprehensive pricing structure with unit prices for various services, including different pricing tiers based on project size (0-500 sq ft, 501-10,000 sq ft, and 10,000+ sq ft). While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the draft contract references a fixed price of $120,000.00, with potential for additional work on an as-needed basis. Respondents must provide proof of licensing, business history, financial stability, and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, general liability, and automobile liability.