Site work for a water / sewer project in Virginia Gardens, Florida. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

Scope of Work includes installation of water main facilities, catch basins, french drains, milling and resurfacing existing pavement and marking, as indicated in the Contract Documents. Bid Conditions: The Contractor must provide all required documentation to obtain all necessary Village of Virginia Gardens permits to perform the job. He/she shall supply all necessary labor, tools, materials and equipment needed for the completion of the Scope of Work as specified by the Village of Virginia Gardens Bid Documents and/or Consultant plans and specifications. All work shall be in compliance with the latest edition of the Florida Building Code, including revisions and updates, and all applicable Federal, State, local regulations and ordinances referenced there in, and any other Code having jurisdiction on the project. The Village intends to award one contract to one General Contractor. The total lowest, responsive and responsible Bid Response amount for the combined four projects, will be the preferred determining measure. All bidders must provide unit cost for each item as noted on the respective bid sheets, lump sum cost for bid items will not be accepted. The Village may at its sole discretion omit any of the four reference projects. The Village of Virginia Gardens reserves the right at any time to modify, waive Bid irregularities and technicalities, or otherwise vary the terms and conditions of this Request for Price Quotation including, but not limited to, the deadlines for submission, the submission requirements and the Scope of Work. The Village further reserves the right to reject any or all submittals, to cancel or withdraw this Request for Proposals at any time. The Bidder/Proposer, who is otherwise competent, and submits the lowest responsive and responsible Bid/Response, shall, subject to the conditions, limitations and restrictions previously set forth herein, for Price Quotation, subject to the negotiation of a mutually acceptable Contract with the Village be awarded the Bid/Request. Bidder's License Requirements:Bidders must hold at the time of bid submission and maintain same throughout duration of the contract current valid licenses. Bids/Proposals received after due date/time will not be opened or considered. The responsibility for submitting a Bid (Proposal response to RPQ) to the Village of Virginia Gardens before the stated time and date is solely and strictly the responsibility of the bidder. The Village of Virginia Gardens is not responsible for delays caused by any mail, package or courier service, including the U.S. Mail, or caused by any other occurrence. Cone of Silence: Miami-Dade County's "Cone of Silence", Ordinance 98-106 (Section 2-11.1(t) of the Code) approved by the Board of County Commissioners as of July 21, 1998, and amended Jan. 29, 2002, is adopted herein. This ordinance specifically prohibits communication in regard to this bid solicitation with County staff except by written means with copy filed with the Clerk of the Board. Certain exceptions are made such as oral communications during pre-bid conferences and communications with those persons defined in the ordinance regarding matters of process or procedure already contained in the solicitation document. The Village of Virginia Gardens staff and bidders may communicate orally while a bid is in progress and prior to award of bid to clarify Section 3 definitions, requirements and business preference procedures, pursuant the Miami-Dade Commission on Ethics ruling on March 10, 2004. Under MCC 7360 PLAN, the "Cone of Silence" takes effect upon advertisement for bids and terminates when recommendation for Award is made by The Village of Virginia Gardens. Bid Guarantee: Bid Guarantee shall accompany each bid in the amount of 5% of Base Bid, in accordance with Instructions to Bidders. The bid guarantee may be a certified check, bank draft, U.S. Government Bonds at par value, or a bid bond secured by a surety company acceptable to U.S. Government and authorized to do business in the state where the work is to be performed. Performance and Payment Bond: A 100% Performance and Payment Bond is required for the duration of the project. At the end of the project the Performance Bond will be replaced with a one-year Maintenance Bond in the amount of 25% of value of the completed work. If you have any questions please contact the Virginia Gardens City Clerk as follows: Maritza Fernandez 6498 NW 38th Terrace Virginia Gardens, FL 33166 305-871-6104 Vgclerk@aol.com