The improvements under this contract consist of managing and performing all routine maintenance associated with Roadway, Drainage, Roadside, Vegetation and Aesthetics, Traffic Services and Incident Management and Rest Areas on Interstate 75 (I-75) and interchanges in Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Desoto, Manatee and Sarasota Counites, including SR 876 arterial roadway in Lee County. The project also includes portions of the following roadways: Interstate 275 (I-275) and interchanges in Manatee County. Bid totals for each bid submitted will be read aloud for those present and will be available at 11:00 AM December 21, 2021 in the Procurement Services Conference Room, Bartow, Florida.. Agenda: a) Opening Remarks; b) 15 minutes of public input; c) Reading of bids; d) Closing. Anyone needing special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 should send an e-mail to: contracts.admin@dot.state.fl.us or call telephone number (863)519-2559. Special accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act should be made at least seven days prior to the public meeting. Bidders may obtain preliminary bid results, select district then click on appropriate date Contractors must have a current certificate of qualification in accordance with Florida Statute 337.14(1) and Rule Chapter 14-22, Florida Administrative Code, on the date of the letting to bid on construction projects over $250,000.00 as established by the Department's budget. Maintenance contracts do not require a contractor to have a certificate of qualification, unless stipulated in the project description and specifications. If deemed necessary by the Department, certain maintenance contracts will contain specific requirements for maintenance contractor eligibility. All work is to be done in accordance with the Plans, Specifications, and Special Provisions of the State of Florida Department of Transportation. Direct questions regarding the advertised projects by posting electronically
For bids over $150,000.00, the standard proposal guaranty of 5% of the bid will be required, unless otherwise stipulated in the proposal advertisement. A Proposal Guaranty of not less than five percent (5%) of the total actual bid in the form of either a certified check, cashier's check, trust company treasurer's check, bank draft of any national or state bank, ora Surety Proposal Guaranty made payable to the Florida Department of Transportation must be received for each bid in excess of $150,000.00. A check or draft in an amount less than five percent (5%) of the actual bid will invalidate the bid. The guaranty amount shall include all bid items except construction days for A+B bidding and lane closure for Lane Rental Bidding. Proposal Guaranty shall substantially conform to DOT Form 375-020-09 furnished with the Proposal. Surety 2000 or Sure Path electronic Proposal Guaranty submittal may be used in conjunction with Bid Express internet bid submittal.
Paper Proposal Guaranty will also be accepted for bids submitted through Bid Express provided they are received prior to the deadline for receiving bids, by the location(s) identified in this Bid Solicitation Notice. If an electronic proposal guaranty is not being submitted, the bidder must submit an original proposal guaranty. (A fax or a copy sent as an attachment will not be accepted. ) Pursuant to Subsections 3-6 and 3-7 of the Standard Specifications, the successful bidder shall execute the necessary contract documents and return the agreement along with a satisfactory Performance and Payment Bond within ten (10) Calendar days of award, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and state holidays, unless noted otherwise in the project specifications. A 100% Payment and Performance Bond will be required for all projects unless noted otherwise in the project specifications. All work is to be done in accordance with the Plans, special Provisions of the State of Florida Department of Transportation. Contract Days: 2920
Execution Days: 10
Letting Date: 11/16/21
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