Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch

Collier County is seeking construction services for the Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch project through Bid No. 24-8295, a comprehensive site development initiative located in Immokalee, Florida. The project encompasses multiple construction elements including landscape design, pathway installation, chickee structures, citrus grove establishment, raised planters, and an automatic irrigation system. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 1st, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at 1215 Roberts Ave W, with sealed bids due electronically by October 31st, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. local time. Prospective bidders must register on the county's procurement portal and possess appropriate contractor's licenses. The project has a substantial completion timeline of 110 calendar days, with an additional 30 days allocated for final completion, and requires a 5% bid bond or certified/cashier's check. Contractors must demonstrate capability through comprehensive documentation including business tax receipts, professional licenses, and authorization to conduct business in Florida. Work is limited to 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with liquidated damages of $756 per calendar day for missed completion deadlines.

The procurement opportunity includes specific socioeconomic considerations, with provisions for small and minority business participation outlined in the federal contract provisions. The project is funded through the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Program, which mandates specific guidelines for disadvantaged, minority, women, and veteran business participation. Bidders must comply with federal regulations including domestic procurement preferences and anti-discrimination statutes. The anticipated project budget is $416,095.90, with an owner's allowance of $37,830.00 for potential unforeseen conditions or directed work. Successful contractors will be required to provide payment and performance bonds for 100% of the total contract amount and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage. The county reserves the right to reject any bid and may postpone contract award for up to 180 days from the bid opening date. Additionally, contractors must adhere to strict Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) requirements, including developing site-specific safety plans and complying with regulations from agencies such as OSHA, DOT, and EPA.