Invitation to Bid BDC60-24/25 Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve – Briggs Boardwalk

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ITB-13058
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Florida
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The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Bureau of Design and Construction, is soliciting competitive sealed bids for the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve - Briggs Boardwalk project located in Naples, Florida. The procurement is a formal invitation to bid (Bid No. BDC60-24/25) seeking licensed contractors to provide comprehensive services including labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and permitting for constructing a boardwalk and parking lot at the research reserve. Bidders must be prequalified and provide a biennial pre-qualification letter from FDEP's Bureau of Design and Construction, with alternative submission options for non-pre-qualified contractors involving current state contractor license certification. Bid documents will be available for download on June 11, 2025, with bid submissions due no later than 3:30 pm ET on July 15, 2025, at the DEP Bureau of Design and Construction in Tallahassee. The bid posting date is set for July 22, 2025, unless extended by the department, and the project requires Longshoreman's Insurance to be included in the bid price. Contractors must also comply with green building standards and follow project specifications outlined in the bid documents.

The DEP emphasizes diversity in its procurement process and encourages sub-contracting opportunities that reflect the full diversity of Florida's citizens. Minority businesses are strongly encouraged to participate, and the department has established accommodations for individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access to bid documents and meetings. Vendors must utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify system to confirm employment eligibility for all workers assigned to the project. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project involves constructing infrastructure at the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, suggesting a significant capital investment. Potential bidders must carefully review all requirements, including ADA compliance, and be prepared to submit comprehensive documentation demonstrating their qualifications, including pre-qualification letters, current contractor licenses, and proof of insurance. The project manager, John Goss, can be contacted at (941) 882-7211 for additional information, and the park location is at 300 Tower Rd, Naples, Florida 34113.

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NOTICE OF INVITATION TO BID

STATE OF FLORIDA

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

BID NO. BDC60-24/25

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: Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve - Briggs Boardwalk

BID SUBMITTAL DUE DATE: No later than 3:30 pm (ET), Tuesday, July 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: Laurinda Micheels, Bureau of Design and Construction, (850) 245-2781. (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), Tuesday, July 22, 2025, unless extended by the Department for good cause.

INSTRUCTIONS: Documents for this bid will be available for download on Wednesday, June 11, 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 the boardwalk/parking lot at Rookery Bay per the contract documents.

Longshoreman's 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: John Goss, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Design and Construction, 3800 Commonwealth Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida, 32399. Telephone Number: (941) 882-7211, Email: John.Goss@FloridaDEP.gov.

PARK LOCATION: Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, 300 Tower Rd, Naples, Florida, 34113. Park Manager: Donna Pace, Telephone Number: (239) 530-5941, Email: donna.pace@dep.state.fl.us.

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 Laurinda Micheels with the Bureau of Design and Construction at (850) 245-2781 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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