Site work for a civil project in Crawfordville, Florida. Completed plans call for site work for a road / highway; and water / sewer project.

It is the intent of this ITB to enter into a Contract with the successful Bidder to begin upon approval of the Board of County Commissioners and the issuance of a Notice to Proceed (NTP), for the Work. Firms interested in preparing a bid for this ITB must complete the requirements set forth in this ITB, its attached documents and documents incorporated by reference (collectively referred to as the "ITB"). Under the bid process of Wakulla County, the conditions set forth herein are binding on the Bidder as confirmed by the signature of a person with legal authority to bind the Bidder on the cover letter transmitting its Bid to the County in response to this ITB. If this ITB is amended, the County Procurement Office will issue an appropriate addendum to the ITB. Any addendums will be posted on the County Website. If an addendum is issued, all terms and conditions of this ITB that are not specifically modified in the addendum shall remain unchanged. An addendum to this ITB will be issued if any of the date and/or time change, unless the date(s) fall after the date the ITB Bid(s) are due. Specific dates/time will be determined at each phase. It is understood and the Bidder hereby agrees to be solely responsible for obtaining all materials and determining the best methods that will be utilized to meet the intent of the specifications of this ITB. Failure by the Bidder to acquaint themselves with the available information will not relieve them from responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty or cost of successfully performing the work. Bidders are expected to examine the specifications and all instructions pertaining to the required commodities/services. Failure to do so will be at Bidder's risk. The County reserves the right to reject any Bid found to be non-responsive, vague, or The County also reserves the right at any time to withdraw all or part of this ITB in order to protect its best interests. The County is not liable for any costs incurred by the Bidder in preparing its response, nor is a response an offer to contract with any Bidder. Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes (FS), all responses are subject to Florida's public records laws. All inquiries and questions concerning this ITB, must be in writing (e-mail is acceptable), received in accordance with Section 1.0 Schedule of Events, and must be directed to: Patty Taylor, Procurement and Contracts Coordinator at ptaylor@mywakulla.com. Questions and responses will be posted on the County's Website and, if necessary, an Addendum(s) will be issued. SECTION 3.0 SCOPE OF WORK 3.1 This project is for the resurfacing the two 10' travel lanes on CR 368 Arran Road from Forest Road 13 to SR 30/SR 61 (US 98/US 319) Crawfordville Highway. Drainage improvements will include extending and installing end treatments on the existing cross drains and box culverts, as needed. Ditch work will consist of extending the desired slope Scope of Work. A. The Contractor agrees to furnish and pay for all management, supervision, financing, labor, materials, tools, transportation, fuel, supplies, utilities, equipment and services of every kind and type necessary to diligently, timely, and fully perform and complete in a good and workmanlike manner the Work required by this Agreement. B. All materials and equipment shall be applied, installed, connected, erected, used, cleaned and conditioned in accordance with the instructions of the applicable manufacturers, fabricator or processors except as otherwise provided in the Contract Documents. The Contractor shall provide Performance and Payment Bonds, in the form prescribed in the Exhibits to the Agreement, in the amount of 100% of the Contract Amount, the costs of which are to be paid by Contractor. If the Contract is increased by a Change Order, it shall be the Contractor's responsibility to ensure that the Performance and Payment Bonds are amended accordingly, and a copy of the amendment forwarded to the County. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall be underwritten by a surety authorized to do business in the State of Florida and otherwise acceptable to the County; provided, however, the surety shall be rated as "A-" or better as to general policy holders rating and Class V or higher rating as to financial size category and the amount required shall not exceed 5% of the reported policy holders surplus, all as reported in the most current Best Key Rating Guide, published by A.M. Best Company, Inc. of 75 Fulton Street, New York, New York 10038. B. If the surety for any bond furnished by Contractor is declared bankrupt, becomes insolvent, its right to do business is terminated in the State of Florida, or it ceases to meet the requirements imposed by the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall, within five (5) calendar days thereafter, substitute another bond and surety, both of which shall be subject to the County's approval. Time is of the essence in the performance of the Work under this Agreement. The "Commencement Date" is established in the Notice to Proceed to be issued by the County. Written Notice to Proceed is contingent upon and will be done subsequent to the Contractor fully satisfying the County's stated insurance and Bond submittal requirements. The Contractor shall commence the Work within five (5) calendar days from the Commencement Date. No Work shall be performed at the Project site prior to the Commencement Date. Any Work performed by the Contractor prior to the Commencement Date shall be at the sole risk of the Contractor. The Work shall be substantially completed within 60 calendar days from the Commencement Date. The date of substantial completion of the Work (or designated portions thereof) is the date certified by the Design Professional when construction is sufficiently complete, in accordance with the Contract Documents, so the County can occupy or utilize the Work (or designated portions thereof) for the use for which it is intended. The Work shall be fully completed and ready for final acceptance by the County within 75 calendar days from the Commencement Date (herein "Contract Time") Question Deadline 04/17/2023 at 5:00 PM ET All inquiries and questions concerning this ITB, must be in writing (e-mail is acceptable), received in accordance with Section 1.0 Schedule of Events, and must be directed to: Patty Taylor, Procurement and Contracts Coordinator at ptaylor@mywakulla.com.