Invitation to Bid BDC49-24/25 Topsail Hill - Facilities Redevelopment

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ITB-12296
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Florida
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The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Design and Construction is soliciting competitive sealed bids for the Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Facilities Redevelopment project through Invitation to Bid BDC49-24/25. The base bid scope requires a licensed contractor to provide comprehensive services including constructing a new ADA accessible boardwalk with an attached pavilion, adding two family restrooms adjacent to an existing restroom, making minor interior modifications to the existing restroom for ADA compliance, and expanding an existing tram stop. Bidder prequalification is mandatory, with contractors required to submit a biennial pre-qualification letter from FDEP's Bureau of Design and Construction or provide a current State Contractor license certification and Corporate Charter registration. The bid documents will be available for download on April 14, 2025, with bid submissions due by 3:30 pm ET on May 15, 2025, and bid posting expected by May 22, 2025. Builder's Risk Insurance must be included in the bid price, and the project must be designed and constructed in accordance with green building standards. The project is located at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park in Santa Rosa Beach, Walton County, Florida, with Kenny Franklin serving as the project manager.

The Department of Environmental Protection explicitly supports diversity in its procurement program and encourages sub-contracting opportunities that reflect the full diversity of Florida's citizens. Minority businesses are strongly encouraged to participate, and the bid includes specific provisions for accessibility and accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Vendors must utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify system to confirm employment eligibility of all persons working on the project. While a specific award value is not disclosed, the comprehensive scope of work suggests a significant infrastructure investment. Potential bidders must adhere to specific compliance requirements, including providing documentation of contractor licensing, corporate registration, and meeting ADA and green building standards. The procurement process includes provisions for bid protests, with detailed instructions for filing notices of intent to protest within specific timeframes. Interested contractors must carefully review all requirements, including the need for Builder's Risk Insurance and compliance with state procurement regulations.

Opportunity text

NOTICE OF INVITATION TO BID

STATE OF FLORIDA

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

BID NO. BDC49-24/25

The Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Design and Construction is soliciting formal, competitive, sealed bids from Contractors licensed to work in the jurisdiction for the project listed below.

PROJECT NAME: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park - Facilities Redevelopment

BID SUBMITTAL DUE DATE: No later than 3:30 pm (ET), Thursday, May 15, 2025, to the below address: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Design and Construction, 3800 Commonwealth Boulevard, MS #520, Tallahassee, Florida, 32399-3000, Attention: Alisha Sadler, Bureau of Design and Construction, (850) 245-3127. (For hand delivery: Carr Building, Welcome Desk.) The Department reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

BID POSTING DATE: No later than 3:30 pm (ET), Thursday, May 22, 2025, unless extended by the Department for good cause.

INSTRUCTIONS: Documents for this bid will be available for download on Monday, April 14, 2025. Any firm desiring a Project Manual with the plans for this project may obtain directions by emailing BDC_Contracts@dep.state.fl.us.

SCOPE OF WORK:

Base Bid:

Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision and permitting for a new ADA accessible boardwalk with an attached pavilion; adding two (2) family restrooms to either side of an existing restroom; minor modifications to the interior of the existing restroom to address ADA compliance; and expand an existing tram stop.

Builder's Risk Insurance is required for this project and must be included in bid price.

Note: Bidder Prequalification is required for all bids. Each bidder shall provide a copy of its biennial pre-qualification letter from FDEP's Bureau of Design and Construction. To request a pre-qualification letter, the bidder should email BDC_Contracts@dep.state.fl.us. If not pre-qualified, the bidder must submit a current State Contractor license certification or registration and current Corporate Charter registration with the bid.

Pursuant to Executive Order 07-126 and Section 255.252(3), F.S. the Department requires the proposed project be designed and constructed in accordance with green building standards where applicable.

PROJECT MANAGER: Kenny Franklin, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Design and Construction, 3800 Commonwealth Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida, 32399. Telephone Number: (850) 708-6068, Email: kenny.franklin@floridadep.gov.

PARK LOCATION: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, 7525 W County Hwy 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459. Park Manager: Chris L. Hawthorne, Telephone Number: (850) 573-8169, Email: Chris.Hawthorne@FloridaDEP.gov

MINORITY BUSINESS REQUIREMENT: The Department of Environmental Protection supports diversity in its Procurement Program and requests that all sub-contracting opportunities afforded by this bid embrace diversity enthusiastically. The award of sub-contracts should reflect the full diversity of the citizens of the State of Florida.

ADA REQUIREMENTS: Any person with a qualified disability shall not be denied equal access and effective communication regarding any bid/proposal documents or the attendance at any related meeting or bid/proposal opening. If accommodations are needed because of disability, please contact Alisha Sadler with the Bureau of Design and Construction at (850) 245-3127 at least five (5) workdays prior to openings. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Services by calling (800) 955-8771 (TDD) or (800) 955-8770 (Voice).

E-VERIFY: Vendor/Contractor shall utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify system to confirm the employment eligibility of all persons employed by the Vendor/Contractor during the term of the Contract to perform employment duties within Florida and all persons, including subcontractors, assigned by the Vendor/Contractor to perform work pursuant to the contract with the Department.

NOTICE OF RIGHTS: Notice of Intent to Protest the Bid Specifications must be filed with (received by) the Agency Clerk, Lea Crandall, Department of Environmental Protection, Office of General Counsel, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, MS #35, Tallahassee, Florida, 32399-3000, (850) 245-2242, FAX (850) 245-2303, Lea.Crandall@dep.state.fl.us, during the 72-hour period after Bid Specifications are posted on the Vendor Bid System. Failure to file a Notice of Intent to Protest or a formal, written Protest in accordance with Rule 28-110, F.A.C., within ten days after the 72-hour period ends, as pre­scribed in Section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, shall constitute a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing on the Bid Specifications under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes. Rules for bid protests can be found in sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S., and Chapter 28-110, Florida Administrative Code. A bid protester shall comply with these statutes and rules.

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