Loading Dock Modification at the Charles F. Dodge City Center

The City of Pembroke Pines in Broward County, Florida, is soliciting bids for the Loading Dock Modification project at the Charles F. Dodge City Center through Invitation for Bid # RE-25-04. The primary objective is to modify the existing loading dock by regrading a steep surface to create a flat area compatible with standard truck access. The project requires a qualified contractor to complete all necessary demolition, paving, grading, and drainage improvements within 30 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, with an estimated start date of June 30, 2025. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was scheduled for Monday, April 15, 2025, at 10:00 am, with questions due by Monday, April 21, 2025. Bid submissions are due by Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 2:00 pm, with an estimated project cost of $30,000. The city will impose liquidated damages of $500 per day for project delays, and contractors must comply with all technical specifications outlined in the engineering plans prepared by Flynn Engineering. No proposal security, bid bond, payment, or performance bonds are required for this procurement.

The City of Pembroke Pines offers preferences for local vendors, veteran-owned small businesses, minority-owned businesses, and women-owned businesses. Bidders must complete various standard documents and certifications, including a non-collusive affidavit, public entity crimes form, and E-Verify system certification. The project requires compliance with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, as outlined in the attached HUD labor standards guide. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including general liability, workers' compensation, and auto liability insurance, with the City named as an additional insured party. The city will cover permit fees and provide permit-ready plans, with the contractor responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and documentation. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the contract includes provisions for background screening, particularly for work at city charter schools, and requires adherence to various state and local regulations, including environmental standards and employment eligibility requirements.