Fleishman Park Improvements

The City of Fort Myers is soliciting bids for the Fleishman Park Improvements project, Invitation to Bid (ITB) 25-020-ITB, which involves demolishing and removing existing damaged roof structures over ten bleachers and twelve dugouts at Sam Fleishman Park, with plans to replace them with new structures. These improvements are a direct response to damage sustained during Hurricane Ian on September 28, 2022. The project requires qualified contractors with necessary Florida licenses who have been in business for at least three consecutive years. A pre-submittal non-mandatory meeting is scheduled for January 3, 2025, at 10:00 am, with bid responses due on February 20, 2025, at 2:00 pm. The anticipated City Council approval date is March 3, 2025, and the contract timeline specifies 180 calendar days for substantial completion and 210 calendar days for final completion. Contractors must comply with various federal and state regulations, including potential FEMA funding requirements, Davis-Bacon Act provisions, and Build America Buy America (BABA) regulations.

The procurement includes several set-aside and preference provisions, notably a 15% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) goal and local preference points for businesses with offices in Fort Myers or Lee County. Contractors must complete multiple compliance documents, including a Human Trafficking Affidavit, Foreign Entities Affidavit, and BABA Certification, which require verification of domestic material sourcing and compliance with specific federal guidelines. The project may involve federal funding, potentially from FEMA, which introduces additional compliance requirements such as E-Verify and specific labor standards. While the exact contract value is not explicitly stated, the bid includes line items for mobilization, demolition, dugout and bleacher roof shade structures, with an owner's allowance and material escalation allowance. Liquidated damages are set at $849 per day for delays beyond the specified completion timeline, and contractors must provide performance and payment bonds, maintain appropriate insurance, and adhere to strict labor and material sourcing regulations.