McIntosh Park Wetland Construction

The City of Plant City, Florida is requesting bids on McIntosh Park Wetland Construction under IFB 26-048UO-IFB, with bids due September 24, 2026 and a pre-proposal meeting on September 10 at 10:30 a.m. A local preference of up to 1 percent discount (not to exceed $2,500) is available to bidders maintaining a physical office in Plant City with current business tax certification and appropriate state licensing.

The 365-acre project at McIntosh Preserve involves excavation of 745,700 cubic yards across multiple wetland cells, grading of 1,189,000 square yards, installation of RCP and PVC drainage infrastructure, construction of a 55-foot compacted fill mound, installation of reclaimed water distribution lines from the City's existing system, SCADA controls, wetland planting, and sodding of 387,600 square yards. Work includes a jack and bore operation under CSX Transportation right-of-way and additional base line items for spillway systems, flow control assemblies, water level recorders, and weir refurbishment. Bid alternates address boardwalk, unpaved and paved parking, pre-fabricated restroom and pavilion buildings, septic system, and well infrastructure.

Contractor qualifications are substantial: minimum three projects within 15 years involving excavation of 300,000 cubic yards or greater in Florida; three wastewater, reuse collection, or distribution system projects; two wetland planting and boardwalk projects; current Florida contractor licenses; project manager and foreman resumes demonstrating floodplain experience; and self-performance of at least 30 percent of total project cost. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability ($500,000 per occurrence/$1,000,000 aggregate), Commercial Automobile Liability ($500,000 CSL), and Railroad Protective Liability ($5,000,000 per occurrence/$10,000,000 aggregate). A bid bond is required.

Contract term is 608 days from Notice to Proceed, with work commencing 30 days after Notice and substantial completion within 540 days. Liquidated damages scale from $1,015 per day for contracts of $50,000 or under to $10,203 plus 0.00005 of amounts exceeding $20 million. Questions are due September 14 at 2:00 p.m. Bids must remain valid for a minimum of 90 days and be submitted electronically through OpenGov e-Procurement.