Re-Pump Station Equipment Covered Structures (Big Cypress) (380202)

The Seminole Tribe of Florida is seeking proposals for RFP 62-2025, a project involving re-pump station equipment covered structures at the Big Cypress location within Highlands County and Clewiston City, Florida. The procurement specifically requires prime contractors to design and construct two new hurricane-rated canopy structures, replacing existing wooden canopies, with comprehensive services including site work, demolition, installation of canopy structures, concrete footers, asphalt paving, electrical systems, and landscaping restoration. Respondents must possess a minimum of ten years of principal experience in similar services and meet Florida licensure requirements. The evaluation will be comprehensive, scoring 100 points with 70 points allocated to cost, 10 points to qualifications, 10 points to experience, and 10 points to project references. Key procurement dates include a mandatory pre-proposal conference on October 24, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET, with questions due by October 31, 2025, and proposal submissions required by November 14, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET. The project involves constructing two 30' x 25' canopy structures with specific technical requirements including moment frames, electrical upgrades, lighting improvements, and compliance with the 2023 Florida Building Code.

The Seminole Tribe encourages bids from Seminole Tribal Member vendors and STOFI-owned businesses, offering an additional five percentage points in final scoring for such entities. The total project base bid and allowances are estimated at $175,000, which includes $100,000 for unforeseen conditions and $75,000 for CCTV system installation. The contract has a substantial completion timeline of 335 calendar days and a final completion timeline of 365 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $750 per day for delays. Environmental compliance has been reviewed, with specific mitigation measures for protecting local wildlife, including protocols for the Audubon's crested caracara, eastern indigo snake, Florida bonneted bat, Florida panther, and wood stork. The Tribe reserves the right to select one or multiple respondents and will require the highest-scoring bidder to complete a vendor registration process. Pricing will remain fixed for 180 calendar days from the submission due date, and the Tribe maintains negotiation rights for pricing, payment terms, and other contract details with the selected contractor(s).