Mispah Parking Lot Replacement - Rebid

The City of Leesburg, Florida is seeking a contractor to demolish and replace the existing parking lots at the Mispah-Simmons Apartment Complex through Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 250301, a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded project. The procurement covers comprehensive parking lot renovation work at two adjacent apartment locations, including complete removal of existing concrete and replacement with asphalt parking lots, subgrade preparation, installation of a 6" limerock base, 1 1/2" asphalt paving, concrete curbing, striping, and bumpers. The base bid includes work for Simmons Apartments (675 square yards) and Mispah Apartments (600 square yards), with an additive option to expand the Mispah Apartments parking lot by approximately 4,000 square feet. Contractors must complete the project within 90 days of the Notice to Proceed, working Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, excluding city holidays. Key deadlines include a Mandatory Prebid Meeting Site Visit on October 16, 2024, at 10:00 AM EDT, a Deadline for Questions on October 23, 2024, at 4:30 PM EDT, and a Bid Submission Deadline on October 30, 2024, at 11:00 AM EDT. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three years' experience in similar work and submit a 5% bid bond, with performance and payment bonds each equal to 100% of the total contract price.

The project has specific requirements for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation, with goals of 14.9% M/DBE and 6.9% W/DBE utilization. Contractors must comply with federal contracting provisions, including E-Verify participation, Davis-Bacon Act labor standards, and Equal Employment Opportunity regulations. The project has a total budget of $104,750.00, with mobilization costs not to exceed 10% of the total bid amount. Liquidated damages of $125 per calendar day will be assessed for late completion, and the city reserves the right to adjust work quantities as needed. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in Commercial General Liability and Business Automobile Liability, and provide products and completed operations coverage for a minimum of three years beyond project acceptance. All insurers must have an A.M. Best rating of at least A:VII, and contractors must name the City of Leesburg as an additional insured. The project is subject to federal contracting provisions, including strict record retention requirements, buy American preferences, and potential financial penalties for non-compliance.