Brownfield Remediation for Fulton St. Complex

The City of Sanford, Florida is seeking competitive sealed proposals for RFP 24/25-03, a Brownfield Remediation project for the Fulton Street Complex located in Seminole County. The procurement involves comprehensive site work for the Sanford Public Works Operations and Emergency Response Facility, with specific requirements including clearing and grubbing the site, developing a final site remediation and cleanup plan, removing and properly disposing of contaminated soils, and grading the site to a pad-ready state in accordance with construction plans dated October 13, 2023. Bidders must be licensed and qualified firms capable of executing the project's technical specifications. The evaluation criteria will be weighted across four key areas: 25% for cost, 25% for project schedule, 25% for previous experience with similar projects, and 25% for overall project approach. Bidding documents are available on www.myvendorlink.com, with sealed responses or digital uploads due by May 1, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. Local Time. All questions must be submitted through VendorLink no later than April 22, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. Local Time.

The project is funded through an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Grant and includes specific requirements for participation. The solicitation encourages participation from Minority/Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) and mandates that contractors comply with Davis-Bacon wage rates, provide weekly certified payrolls, and be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Contractors will be required to submit a Bid Bond, a Performance Bond for 100% of the contract price, and a Payment Bond for 100% of the contract price. The contract is structured as a one-time procurement with a substantial completion timeline of 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with potential liquidated damages of $1,000 per calendar day for delays beyond the specified completion date. A pre-bid meeting was held on April 10, 2025, with six companies in attendance, including ERS Corp, NVS, Action Environmental, Ardaman & Associates, and NorthStar Consulting Group, indicating potential interest from multiple environmental remediation and consulting firms.